Victoria F Norwood, MD

Victoria F. Norwood, MD, is the Robert J. Roberts Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia. She moved to UVA 33 years ago during her -nephrology fellowship, having previously completed medical school, pediatric residency, and clinical fellowship at Tulane University in New Orleans.

Norwood has served 18 years as chief of the division of nephrology as well as five years as vice chair for academic affairs in the Department of Pediatrics. She has been director of the division’s fellowship training program since 1997. Her career path has included a busy full-spectrum clinical nephrology practice, basic research in renal development, clinical trials research in pediatric nephrology, numerous educational activities at UVA and nationally, and leadership roles in pediatrics and in nephrology.

She has served as President of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, Chair of the Boards of Directors of the American Board of Pediatrics and the ABP Foundation, and was founding Chair of the Council of Pediatric Subspecialties. She has served on the Review Committee for Pediatrics of the ACGME and currently serves on the Governance Committee for the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Norwood is a founding and active designated assessor for the School of Medicine Competency Based Assessment program. She also chairs the Department of Pediatrics’ Clinical Competency Committee overseeing training progression and skills development for all pediatric residents.

Norwood founded the John E. Lewy Advocacy Scholars Program under the auspices of the ASPN Foundation. This program provides educational support to selected pediatric nephrologists to advance their skills in governmental advocacy of interest to the care of children with renal disease.

In 2020 Norwood received the Henry L. Barnett Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Nephrology and in 2022, she received the Founders’ Award from the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology. Both awards were for lifetime contributions to the field of pediatric nephrology.

Most recently, Norwood served on the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine consensus study committee to address the Pediatric Subspecialty Workforce and Its Impact on Child Health and Well-Being, which completed in late 2023.

Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor activities on her farm, continues her education about tractors and bush-hogs, travels whenever possible, eats adventurously, savors musical and theater arts, and walks (a lot) for health and relaxation.

Gender

Female

Languages

English

Age Groups Seen

Infants (0-2)
Children (2-12)
Adolescents (12-21)

Primary Education

Tulane University School of Medicine

Residency

Tulane University School of Medicine

Fellowships

Tulane University School of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine

Certification

American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)

Appointment

Professor Emerita of Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology

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