Improving the quality of health care for humanity through preeminent medical education
About the Program
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, the VCU School of Medicine is proud to train the next generation of skilled, compassionate physicians. With the support of our dedicated faculty and staff, graduates of our M.D. program match at a rate higher than the national average, allowing them to pursue careers across the full spectrum of medical specialties, advance health care through innovative research and become leaders within their chosen fields.
Careers in Medicine
Built on the foundation of AAMC materials, our four-year integrated program, Careers in Medicine, provides support and guidance during each phase of medical school. Through personality assessments, career-specific advising sessions, specialty workshops and residency match counseling, we will help you select and pursue the medical specialty that best suits you.
We are invested not just in providing medical education, but in supporting you as you choose and pursue your career. From the moment you are accepted into our program, we are here to answer every question and celebrate every milestone on your journey to becoming a physician.
News
SOM Discoveries
A day to remember
Tue, Mar 22, '22
VCU News
Class of 2022: Future doctors Om Evani and Emily Harris aim for the competitive couples match on Match Day
Wed, Mar 16, '22
SOM Discoveries
A birth in a blizzard connects scholarship’s namesake and recipient
Wed, Mar 16, '22
VCU News
Bringing needed care to medically underserved communities
Fri, Jan 8, '21
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
As healers, scientists, faculty and learners in the VCU School of Medicine, we have a responsibility to condemn racism and all forms of discrimination. Cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is essential in fulfilling our mission to improve the quality of health care for humanity, and we are committed to engaging in dialogue across the breadth of our community to fuel our actions.
Our Team
Luan Lawson, M.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education & Student Affairs
luan.lawson@vcuhealth.org
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Chris Woleben, M.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
christopher.woleben@vcuhealth.org
Nicole Deiorio, M.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
nicole.deiorio@vcuhealth.org
Diane Biskobing, M.D.
Associate Dean for Preclinical Medical Education
diane.biskobing@vcuhealth.org
Sarah Hobgood, M.D.
Assistant Dean for Clinical Medical Education
sarah.hobgood@vcuhealth.org
Lelia Brinegar, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Medical Education
lelia.brinegar@vcuhealth.org
Pemra Cetin
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs & Financial Aid
pemra.cetin@vcuhealth.org
Kacie Lord, Ed.S.
Director of Curriculum Initiatives & Quality
kacie.lord@vcuhealth.org
Eric Ellis
Director of Educational Systems & Analytics
geoffrey.ellis@vcuhealth.org
Vacant
Student Affairs Coordinator & Assistant Registrar
Joy Jones
Senior Financial Aid Counselor
joy.jones1@vcuhealth.org
Vacant
M1 Medical Education Coordinator
Kathy Naneyshvili
M2 Medical Education Coordinator & Special Events Coordinator
kathy.naneyshvili@vcuhealth.org
Vacant
M3 Medical Education Coordinator
Vacant
Hayley Mathews
Ambulatory & VSLO Medical Education Coordinator
Hayley.mathews@vcuhealth.org
Katelyn Williams
Longitudinal Curricula Medical Education Coordinator
katelyn.williams@vcuhealth.org
Emma-Hill MacDonald
Executive Administrative Assistant
emma.macdonald@vcuhealth.org
Linda Costanzo, Ph.D.
USMLE Student Support
linda.costanzo@vcuhealth.org
In 2024, a team from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, or LCME, will conduct a site visit to assess the VCU School of Medicine and our M.D. program. As the only organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit educational programs leading to the M.D. degree, the LCME conducts regular visits to ensure that medical schools across the country are meeting national standards.
As this visit approaches, we will engage in a robust process of self-study to showcase our strengths and identify opportunities for growth.