My passion for teaching is energized by my passion for mountaineering and flyfishing in the northern Rocky mountain wilderness with my dog Bearly.

Valentina Brashers, MD

Valentina Brashers, MD

Professor of Nursing
Attending Physician in Internal Medicine

Department: Acute & Specialty Care

Office: CMNEB 2109
Phone: (434) 924-2027
Email: vlb2z@Virginia.EDU
Fax: (434) 243-8371

Valentina Brashers, MD is a Professor of Nursing and Attending Physician in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia Health System. After completing her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in pulmonary disease, she practiced in a rural general medical clinic and in the UVA emergency room. Dr. Brashers has been teaching pathophysiology, immunology, pulmonary assessment, and chest x-ray interpretation to graduate and undergraduate nursing students and healthcare professionals since 1987. At the University of Virginia, she has received the Excellence in Teaching Awards from both the nursing and medical schools, the Harrison Teaching Award for exceptional teaching and leadership, the All University Teacher Award twice, was selected to deliver a UVA "Last Lecture", and is a Founding Member of the School of Medicine Academy of Distinguished Educators. She is recognized nationally for her scholarship in the area of interprofessional education and practice and is Vice President of the National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary health organization focused on interprofessional collaboration in health care. She conducts workshops and lectures on nurse-physician collaboration throughout the U.S. The third edition of her book entitled Clinical Applications of Pathophysiology: An Evidence-Based Approach was published in 2006.

Research Focus

interprofessional collaboration

Clinical Focus

internal medicine and pulmonary disease

Teaching Focus

pathophysiology, immunology, pulmonary disease, chest x-ray interpretation, interprofessional collaboration

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine (MD)
    Issued by American Board of Internal Medicine
    Valid 9/11/85-indefinite

Awards & Honors

  • All University Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Virginia (2000 & 2008)
  • Last Lecture Series Invited Speaker, University of Virginia (2008)
  • School of Nursing Pinning Speaker, University of Virginia School of Nursing (1998 & 2007)
  • The Nicholas Andrew Cummings Annual Award for Extraordinary Contributions to the Interprofessional Health Care Field , National Academies of Practice (2005)
  • UVA School of Medicine Academy of Distinguished Educators, Founding Member, University of Virginia School of Medicine (2003)
  • Honorary Member (first physician), University of Virginia School of Nursing Alumni Association (1999)
  • UVA Harrison Award for Teaching and Leadership, University of Virginia (1997)
  • Raven Society, Honorary Society for University Service, University of Virginia (1995)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award , University of Virginia School of Medicine (1993)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Virginia School of Nursing (1992)

Presentations

  • Chest X-ray Interpretation
    Iowa Nurse Anesthetists Association
    (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
  • Partners in Evidence-Based Practice: Nurse/Physician Collaboration
    Wound, Ostomy Continence Nursing Regional Conference
    (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST)
  • Healthcare Workforce Shortages: From Foresight to Action: Program Coordinator and Moderator
    National Academies of Practice Annual National Forum
    (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST)
  • Nurse/Physician Collaboration for the 21st Century
    Virginia Commonwealth University Nursing Institute
    (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EDT)
  • Update on Inflammation, Immunology, Autoimmune Disorders, HIV, Alzheimer, And Stroke
    Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners
    (Wed, 10 May 2006 09:00:00 EDT)

Professional Service

  • CoChair Interprofessional Education Initiative , University of Virginia Schools of Nursing and Medicine (2008-present)
  • Genomics and Genomics Planning Group, University of Virginia School of Nursing (2008-present)
  • Advisory Board Member, University of Virginia School of Nursing (2007-present)
  • Distinguished Practitioner, Medicine Academy, National Academies of Practice (1997-present)
  • Vice President for Interdisciplinary Care, National Academies of Practice (2000-2008)
  • Chair, Medicine Academy, National Academies of Practice (1998-2000)
  • Southern Africa-Virginia Networks & Associations , University of Virginia (2001-2008)
  • (1997-present)