Access in the communityACCESS students volunteer in a variety of events in an effort to give back to the global community and learn about its needs.

Project IMPACT – ACCESS students collaborate with VCU Health to educate high school students on the dangers of distracted driving.

Bystander CPR and First Aid – ACCESS students collaborate with RAA to teach bystander CPR and first aid at various events such the 2022 USPS Employee Wellness Fair.

COVID19 One Year Anniversary Appreciation – to express our appreciation to Richmond healthcare providers, ACCESS students created Thank You posters, distributed gift bags (donated by the School of Medicine Student Government) and signed Get Well cards for patients.

Career Day – in collaboration with RAA, ACCESS students talk to local middle school students about what made them choose medicine in hope of inspiring and motivating young minds to help others.

PPE Initiative – in collaboration with local, Richmond businesses, ACCESS students worked to develop innovative solutions to the PPE shortages during the COVID19 pandemic.