CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (Cville Right Now) – UVA Health is the highest rated employer of women among all of Virginia’s health systems, according to a survey by Forbes.

“Across UVA Health, talented women help lead this institution while providing the highest-quality patient care, making research discoveries and training the next generation of our healthcare workforce,” said Mitchell Rosner, MD, interim executive vice president for health affairs at the University of Virginia, in a statement released by the organization Monday. “This ranking from Forbes is a testament to their leadership and our ongoing efforts to make UVA Health a great place to work.”

According to the nationwide survey conducted by Forbes, the national business publication, and Statista, a market research firm, UVA Health ranks No. 7 among all Virginia employers among female survey participants who were asked about their experiences as employees.  

“Survey participants were asked if they would recommend their current and former employers along with recommendations of other employers they know well,” according to Monday’s release. “Survey respondents were asked to rate their current employers on policies that included opportunities for advancement, childcare and eldercare benefits, work-life balance, pay equity and parental leave.”

UVA Health is ranked No. 22 nationally among health systems and No. 128 overall on Forbes’s 2025 list of America’s Best Employers for Women.

The survey, conducted over the last three years, also examined the percentage of a company’s leadership positions that were held by women.