Program Leadership

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  Laura Helmly, DO

  Program Director

  Medical School: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
  Residency: East Tennessee State University, Bristol, TN
  Career Interest: Osteopathic manipulation, lifestyle medicine, preventative care

I grew up in Daytona Beach, FL and still love the sunshine. I ran Division 1 Cross Country and Track and Field for the Florida Gators at the University of Florida, while majoring in Biology and preparing for my career in medicine. From a young age helping my mother study for her nursing exams, I knew I wanted to study medicine and how to help people lead healthy lives. I attended Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA, and then went on to complete residency in Family Medicine at East Tennessee State University in Bristol, TN.

I am board certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. After graduating residency, I took my love for teaching into a career in academic medicine by joining the faculty at ETSU Bristol, where I stayed for four years. In that time, I became the Director of Osteopathic Education, Associate Program Director and then Program Director for the residency program before moving to Fredericksburg, VA in April of 2022 with my family for new opportunities. I am excited to build and develop the Mary Washington Healthcare Family Medicine residency program alongside a stellar crew!

In my free time I enjoy running, traveling, cooking, baking, and doing all the above with my two daughters and husband.