Virginia Uhley

Virginia Uhley, Ph.D., R.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies and the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB). She joined OUWB in 2012 and leads the development, integration, and assessment of the longitudinal nutrition curriculum for medical students (M1-M4).

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Science, Wayne State University
• M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science, Wayne State University
• B.S. in Family and Consumer Resources, Wayne State University

Dr. Uhley is a Registered Dietitian with extensive experience in clinical, research, and academic roles at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan, where she directed the longitudinal nutrition curriculum from 2004 to 2012. Her research centers on the impact of nutrition in preventing and managing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer. She specializes in nutrition assessment methods, clinical biomarker interpretation, and metabolic regulation of dietary components.

Her work contributes to national, state, and community-level initiatives shaping medical education, wellness, and health risk assessment guidelines. She is actively engaged in curriculum innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration across medical education and public health domains.

Professional Recognition and Service:

• Registered Dietitian, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Active participant in national and state committees on medical education and nutrition guidelines

Dr. Uhley provides academic leadership in nutrition education and is deeply involved in shaping evidence-based practices in both clinical and educational settings. She has no listed advisees or formal students in the provided text, and there are no specific publications or awards mentioned.

She is affiliated with OUWB’s medical education infrastructure, including the Clinical Skills Center and educational programs such as PRISM and Global Health Initiatives, contributing to service, diversity, and community engagement efforts.