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As an academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, our training programs are built on our commitment to diversity, innovation and improving the health and wellbeing of our community. By engaging with those around us, our students and trainees learn to thrive in their careers while making a real difference in the lives of others.
Commitment to Diversity
The VCU School of Medicine is committed to an ongoing process of inclusion with special attention to characteristics such as gender, age, religion, disabilities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity and geographic region.
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NIH renews grant for VCU center that takes new treatments from basic research to the community
Tue, Mar 14, '23
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Wellness warriors: Bob Jones and Rhea Sharma strive to normalize the need for mental health support
Tue, Feb 28, '23
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Medical students challenge the 'Things We Do for No Reason'
Fri, Feb 24, '23
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Sparking change ‘from the kids up’
Wed, Feb 22, '23
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First Black Men in Medicine graduate returns for residency at VCU
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Addressing social isolation may be key in preventing mass shootings, study finds
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Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., honored as American Cancer Society’s Researcher of the Year
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Life in Richmond
We encourage our students and trainees to maintain a healthy, balanced life, and Richmond is a wonderful place to engage in that well-rounded lifestyle. As a mid-sized city with a metropolitan population of 1.3 million, Richmond provides stimulating activities while maintaining its intimate feel and unique vibe.
Additional Information
Alumni, Donors and Friends
The engagement of alumni, donors and friends is vital to sustaining the VCU School of Medicine’s core values: a life-changing learning experience for students, exceptional care for the sick and a curiosity for medical research and discovery.
Current Students
Whether you are enrolled in a clinical or research training program, VCU School of Medicine will support you with a broad range of resources to facilitate and enhance your experience.
Current Residents and Fellows
Office contacts, policies and reference documents are readily available to help with your application and administrative needs. We are here to ensure your success every step of the way.
Faculty
The Office of Faculty Affairs is the central location for oversight of School of Medicine faculty-related policies, guidelines, promotions and tenure and coordination of activities that enhance work-life balance and professional development.
Health Care Professionals
VCU Health’s professional development programs provide continuing education opportunities for health care providers across the MCV Campus, including School of Medicine faculty.
Patients
With more than 800 physicians across 200 clinical specialties and subspecialties, we are proud to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to improve human life.
Prospective Students
With more than 1,000 students from around the world pursuing medical degrees, graduate degrees and specialized certificate training, VCU School of Medicine is committed to educating the clinicians, scientists and scholars of tomorrow.
Researchers
We are proud to support students, faculty and trainees pursuing innovative research. Learn about our facilities, funding opportunities, partnerships and other resources.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is absolutely essential at a research university, just as it is in life. It is an indispensable part of the learning process. It shapes what we learn and how we learn it, how we solve problems, how we interact with one another, and how we think about ourselves and each other.
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