VCU School of Medicine alumna named Medical Society president

By Malorie Burkett

Hazle Konerding, M.D., who completed her residency in dermatology in 1976 at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine, was sworn in earlier this month as the 182nd president of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV).

"We must meet the needs of our patients while protecting the rights of responsible physicians across the Commonwealth," said Konerding.

Only the second female to ever serve as president of the growing medical society, Konerding will work closely with the Virginia State Board of Medicine to ensure Virginia's citizens receive the highest quality of health care. As president, Konerding also plans to visit the state's local medical societies during her term so she can listen and respond to the concerns of physicians across Virginia.

The MSV is an organization of more than 8,000 Virginia physicians that leads the way in promoting patient protection as well as the highest standards for health care. It is the only organization in the state that represents all medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy.

Konerding received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969 from Northwest University. She earned her medical degree in 1973 from the University of Miami, School of Medicine and completed her residency at VCU in 1976. She is now a partner in Commonwealth Dermatology.