We would rather have a simple (than a complex) logo and we would prefer not to use overworked medical symbols such as a cross or caduceus. The existing VLH logo has some good elements, including the subtle use of the letter "V", but seems flat and uninspired.
http://www.vlh.com/images/OtherLogos/VLH_Logos/letterhead_logo.psd
http://www.vlh.com/images/OtherLogos/VLH_Logos/letterhead_logo.jpg
http://www.vlh.com/images/OtherLogos/VLH_Logos/VLHLogo_highres.psd
http://www.vlh.com/images/OtherLogos/VLH_Logos/VLHLogo_highres.jpg
We actually have a logo (see versions above) that we want to use, but we need to ADD to and ADJUST this logo to make it communicate more than it does at present:
Our logo does not currently communicate anything about what our company does or what our site provides. It does not have any graphic elements that say "technically advanced online medical education." You can use the name of the site (The Virtual Lecture Hall) in the new logo design, as well as our tagline ("Medical Education That Works"). ALSO, you can change the colors (or desaturate the hues - anything), as we are not "married" to blue, yellow, orange, and purple (in fact, we'd like to see some different color schemes for sure). You can use beveling or shadowing (or not) as you wish. In fact, you can amend/add anything EXCEPT the shapes of the logo must remain the SAME.