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    • Congratulations to our award-winning faculty
    • Welcome to our new academic year
    • Welcoming the Class of 2026
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    • Welcoming our new residents and fellows to our School of Medicine
    • Celebrating and reflecting on Juneteenth
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    • Reflections on the latest shooting at a Tulsa hospital
    • Congratulations to our 2022 graduates
    • Our responsibility to condemn racism and address injustice
    • Congratulations to our presidential award winners
    • Welcoming the Class of 2024 to our clinics and wards
    • Reunion Weekend 2022 promotes alumni connection
    • The impact of scholarships for our students
    • Alumnus and Richmond community member to speak at this year’s Hooding Ceremony
    • Congratulations Class of 2022 on your stellar match!
    • Celebrating March 8 as International Women’s Day and National Women’s History Month
    • Celebrating Employee Appreciation Week 2022
    • Ukraine Situation
    • Transformative Gift Announced Today for the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health at VCU
    • Dr. Shari Barkin named chair of the Department of Pediatrics and physician-in-chief of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
    • Celebrating Black History Month
    • Working together to make Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of respect, equity and justice for all a reality
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  • SOM Profiles
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    • SOM Profiles 2021
      • J. Christian Barrett, M.D.
      • Barry V. Kirkpatrick, M.D., FAAP
      • Michelle N. Brooks, M.D.
      • Amir A. Toor, M.D.
      • Megan S. Lemay, M.D.; Sara Wilson McKay, Ph.D.; and John E. Nestler, M.D., MACP
      • Kelley M. Dodson, M.D., FACS
      • Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D.
      • Todd Gehr, M.D.
      • Brandon K. Wills, D.O. Medical Toxicology Fellowship
      • Kelley M. Dodson, M.D., FACS Otolaryngology Residency Program
      • Allison S. Dubinsky, M.Ed. - Internal Medicine Residency
    • SOM Profiles 2020
      • Peter Avery Boling, M.D.
      • Ray W. Shepherd, M.D., FCCP
      • John W. Bigbee, Ph.D.
      • Jason M. Kidd, M.D.
      • Ananda B. Amstadter, Ph.D.
      • Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, M.D.
      • Georgia N. McIntosh, M.D.
      • Joyce A. Lloyd, Ph.D.
      • Mark H. Ryan, M.D.
      • Danielle M. Noreika, M.D.
      • Emma C. Fields, M.D.
      • Kevin D. Keller, M.S.
    • SOM Profiles 2019
      • Lisa K. Brath, M.D.
      • Alice Coombs, M.D., M.P.A., FCCP
      • Frank A. Fulco, M.D.
      • Josephina A. Vossen, M.D., Ph.D.
      • Steven H. Crossman, M.D.
      • Michael F. Miles, M.D., Ph.D.
      • VCU CT Technologists
      • Sudha Jayaraman, M.D., M.Sc.
      • Susan R. DiGiovanni, M.D.
      • Robin L. Foster, M.D.
      • Vigneshwar Kasirajan, M.D.
      • Paula A. Ferrada, M.D.
      • Rahul J. Anand, M.D.
      • Pamela Adams-Lewis, Ed.D., M.B.A.
    • SOM Profiles 2018
      • Stephanie Call, M.D., M.S.P.H.
      • Virginia Pallante, M.S.
      • Phoebe Ashley, M.D.
      • Sarah Spiegel, Ph.D.
      • Steven Bishop, M.D.
      • Joel Moll, M.D.
      • Huiping Zhou, Ph.D., M.S.
      • R. Wesley Shepherd, M.D.
      • Ravi Vachhani, M.D.
      • Joel Moll, M.D.
      • Jennifer Quinney
      • Arun J. Sanyal, M.D.
      • Paul H. Wehman, Ph.D.
      • Stephanie Ann Call, M.D., M.S.P.H.
    • SOM Profiles 2017
      • Kimberly W. Sanford, M.D.
      • Duane C. Williams, M.D.
      • Alpha A. (Berry) Fowler, III, M.D.
      • S. Murthy Karnam, Ph.D.
      • Michael Joyce, M.D. and Sammy Pedram, M.D.
      • Harold F. Young, M.D.
      • Saba W. Masho, M.D., M.P.H., Dr.P.H.
      • Uma R. Prasad, M.D.
      • John Christian Barrett, M.D.
      • Cindi Phares
      • Christopher Kogut, M.D.
      • Harinder S. Dhindsa, M.D.
      • Michael C. Neale, Ph.D.
      • Michael S. Donnenberg, M.D.
    • SOM Profiles 2016
      • Beth K. Rubinstein, M.D.
      • Paula A. Ferrada, M.D.
      • James Levy, M.D.
      • Antonio Abbate, M.D., Ph.D.
      • Michael S. Ryan, M.D., M.E.H.P.
      • Paula A. Ferrada, M.D.
      • William B. Moskowitz, M.D.
      • Cheryl S. Al-Mateen, M.D.
      • Vikram S. Brar, M.D.
      • Kim Christman
    • SOM Profiles 2015
      • Diane M. Biskobing, M.D.
      • Rahul J. Anand, M.D.
      • Clifton C. Lee, M.D.
      • Hamid I. Akbarali, Ph.D.
      • Peter A. Boling, Alan W. Dow, III, Joel D. Browning, and Christopher L. Stephens
      • Mary Helen Hackney, M.D.
      • Amelia C. Grover, M.D.
      • Elizabeth “Betsy” Ripley, M.D., M.S.
      • Harry D. Bear, M.D., Ph.D.
      • Nicole W. Karjane, M.D.
      • Jennifer Rew
    • SOM Profiles 2014
      • Susan D. Roseff, M.D.
      • Catherine E. Grossman, M.D.
      • Diomedes E. Logothetis, Ph.D.
      • John (Christian) Barrett, M.D.
      • Gonzalo M. L. Bearman, M.D., M.P.H. and Michael P. Stevens, M.D., M.P.H.
      • Steven H. Crossman, M.D.
      • Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D., M.P.A.
      • PonJola Coney, M.D.
      • Alpha A. (Berry) Fowler, III, M.D.
      • Jay H. Shapiro, M.D.
      • Beth C. Marshall, M.D.
      • Rachel Ferguson Van Hart
      • Mark G. Malkin, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., F.A.A.N.
      • F. Gerard Moeller, M.D.
      • Francesco S. Celi, M.D., M.H.Sc.
      • Shin-Ping Tu, M.D., M.P.H.
    • SOM Profiles 2013
      • Clive M. Baumgarten, Ph.D.
      • Fidelma B. Rigby, M.D.
      • Mary Ann Turner, M.D.
      • Aron H. Lichtman, Ph.D.
      • Ellen L. Brock, M.D., M.P.H., and staff of the Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety
      • Susan E. Wolver, M.D.
      • Suzanne E. Barbour, Ph.D.
      • Betty Anne Johnson, M.D., Ph.D.
      • Stephen A. Cohen, M.D., M.B.A.
      • Amber Cox
      • Charles (Chuck) V. Clevenger, M.D., Ph.D.
      • Charles (Chuck) E. Geyer, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P.
    • SOM Profiles 2012
      • Wilhelm A. Zuelzer, M.D.
      • Suzanne R. Lavoie, M.D.
      • Catherine M. Kelso, M.D., M.S.
      • Margaret M. Grimes, M.D., M.Ed
      • Angela Gentili, M.D.
      • Therèse M. Duane, M.D.
      • Marjolein de Wit, M.D., M.S.
      • Louis J. De Felice, Ph.D.
      • Lelia E. Brinegar, M.Ed. and Christopher M. Woleben, M.D.
      • Donna Barrett
      • Egidio G. Del Fabbro, M.D.
      • Joseph Landry, Ph.D.
      • Ananda Amstadter, Ph.D.
      • Rebecca Etz, Ph.D.
      • Leon Avery, Ph.D.
    • SOM Profiles 2011
      • April Kimmel, Ph.D.
      • Leslie Cloud, M.D., M.Sc.
      • John F. Butterworth, IV, M.D.
      • Bob Diegelmann, Ph.D.
      • Wilhelm A. Zuelzer, M.D.
      • Susan R. DiGiovanni, M.D.
      • Mark A. Wood, M.D.
      • Lenore M. Buckley, M.D., M.P.H.
      • William O. McKinley, M.D.
      • Pawan Suri, M.D.
      • Daniel H. Conrad, Ph.D.
      • Frank A. Fulco, M.D.
      • Craig E. Cheifetz, M.D.
      • Abir Mukherjee
      • Sarah Norton
      • Beth Zha
      • David Chelmow, M.D.
      • Unsong Oh, M.D.
      • Lindsay Sabik, Ph.D.
      • Samuel A. Taylor Jr., M.D.
      • Esther Johnston
      • Charles Chalfant, Ph.D.
      • Jeffrey Kreutzer, Ph.D.
    • SOM Profiles 2010
      • Alan Dow, M.D., M.S.H.A.
      • Mark H. Ryan, M.D.
      • Paul H. Ratz, Ph.D.
      • Richard M. Costanzo, Ph.D.
      • Barry V. Kirkpatrick, M.D.
      • Evan R. Reiter, M.D.
      • Samuel M. Jones, M.D.
      • Diane M. Biskobing, M.D.
      • Peter A. Boling, M.D.
      • Joann N. Bodurtha, M.D., M.P.H.
      • Molecular Diagnostics Unit
      • Danielle Dick, Ph.D.
      • David Gibb
      • David Cifu, M.D.
    • SOM Profiles 2009
      • Augustus L. Warner (1807-1847)
      • Baruj Benacerraf (1920-2011)
      • Jean Harris (1931-2001)
      • Mary Baughman (1874-1956)
      • Scott A. Vota, D.O.
      • Stephanie A. Call, M.D., M.S.P.H.
      • Domenic A. Sica, M.D.
      • Mary Helen Hackney, M.D.
      • Edward James Read, Jr., M.D.
      • Raphael J. Witorsch, Ph.D.
      • Richard G. Moran, Ph.D.
      • Thomas Palliative Care Program
      • Clive M. Baumgarten, Ph.D.
      • Douglas S. Franzen, M.D., M.Ed.
      • Tomasz Kordula, Ph.D.
      • Shawna Perry, M.D.
      • Alison Kuchta
      • James Bennett, M.D., Ph.D.
      • Bruce Rubin, M.D.
      • Robert Balster, Ph.D.
      • Devanand Sarkar, Ph.D., MBBS
      • Adam Klausner, M.D.
      • Kyle Eliason
      • Jemilat Badamas
      • Jamal Zweit, Ph.D., D.Sc.
      • Norbert Voelkel, M.D.
      • Michael Miles, M.D., Ph.D.
      • Rick Zimmerman, Ph.D.
      • Ann Miller Wilson
      • David Buxton
      • Branden Engorn
      • Trio of structural biologists join physiology
    • SOM Profiles 2008
      • Bella Gabice, M.D.
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New year brings new leadership to VCU School of Medicine
SOM Discoveries
20 December

New year brings new leadership to VCU School of Medicine

School of Medicine Ph.D. candidate uses national fellowship to advance goal of reducing health disparities
Student news
16 December

School of Medicine Ph.D. candidate uses national fellowship to advance goal of reducing health disparities

Two VCU professors receive Outstanding Faculty Awards
Faculty honors and news
16 December

Two VCU professors receive Outstanding Faculty Awards

Anatomy alumnus draws on personal experience to prepare future rural physicians
Alumni achievements and news
16 December

Anatomy alumnus draws on personal experience to prepare future rural physicians

Connections are key to alumnus’ career path
SOM Discoveries
16 December

Connections are key to alumnus’ career path

A look at the lasting effects of exclusion and segregation for Black Americans in Northern Virginia
Featured
16 November

A look at the lasting effects of exclusion and segregation for Black Americans in Northern Virginia

Neuropathic pain and wearable technology: Two pilot projects funded by the Wright Center
Research News
15 October

Neuropathic pain and wearable technology: Two pilot projects funded by the Wright Center

Southwest Virginia native returns home to practice rural medicine
SOM Discoveries
15 November

Southwest Virginia native returns home to practice rural medicine

In memoriam: Walter Lawrence Jr., founding director of Massey Cancer Center
Featured
12 November

In memoriam: Walter Lawrence Jr., founding director of Massey Cancer Center

'Pride and patriotism' in academic medicine
SOM Discoveries
10 November

'Pride and patriotism' in academic medicine

Bonded in service
SOM Discoveries
09 November

Bonded in service

Single dose of a psychedelic drug alters neurons’ structure and gene environment
SOM Discoveries
08 November

Single dose of a psychedelic drug alters neurons’ structure and gene environment

Driving excellence through belonging
SOM Discoveries
04 November

Driving excellence through belonging

Five VCU medical students earn scholarships to support the care of medically underserved communities
SOM Discoveries
01 November

Five VCU medical students earn scholarships to support the care of medically underserved communities

Medical Society of Virginia ‘salutes’ faculty’s dedication to patients and community
Faculty honors and news
26 October

Medical Society of Virginia ‘salutes’ faculty’s dedication to patients and community

Cancer center and neighboring HBCU receive $1.7M to increase health equity and research pipeline diversity
Research News
21 October

Cancer center and neighboring HBCU receive $1.7M to increase health equity and research pipeline diversity

VDH awards $6M grant to VCU Health System to strengthen infection prevention and control capacity in Virginia
Featured
21 October

VDH awards $6M grant to VCU Health System to strengthen infection prevention and control capacity in Virginia

Transplant research expands organ access and supports lower-income patients
Research News
20 October

Transplant research expands organ access and supports lower-income patients

Cracking the code for resilience
Research News
18 October

Cracking the code for resilience

Amid a worsening opioid crisis, VCU’s MOTIVATE Clinic is delivering results
Featured
15 October

Amid a worsening opioid crisis, VCU’s MOTIVATE Clinic is delivering results

A legacy of learning
SOM Discoveries
07 October

A legacy of learning

School of Medicine recognizes faculty excellence during annual awards program
Faculty honors and news
06 October

School of Medicine recognizes faculty excellence during annual awards program

From refugee to Ph.D.
SOM Discoveries
05 October

From refugee to Ph.D.

12th & Marshall, Fall 2021 issue
SOM Discoveries
01 October

12th & Marshall, Fall 2021 issue

Even as the coronavirus escalated, so did alumni engagement
SOM Discoveries
01 October

Even as the coronavirus escalated, so did alumni engagement

First Person
SOM Discoveries
01 October

First Person

What's next
SOM Discoveries
01 October

What's next

A champion of good ideas
SOM Discoveries
01 October

A champion of good ideas

Through Your Eyes
SOM Discoveries
01 October

Through Your Eyes

15 for 15
SOM Discoveries
01 October

15 for 15

Education innovation: Learning medicine can be creative, collaborative and just plain fun
SOM Discoveries
28 September

Education innovation: Learning medicine can be creative, collaborative and just plain fun

Stronger together: Bemiss chair embraces a legacy of community collaboration to support Parkinson’s patients
Faculty honors and news
24 September

Stronger together: Bemiss chair embraces a legacy of community collaboration to support Parkinson’s patients

Adapting and Overcoming
SOM Discoveries
23 September

Adapting and Overcoming

Alumni mentors open doors for aspiring neurosurgeon
Faculty honors and news
08 September

Alumni mentors open doors for aspiring neurosurgeon

Three VCU researchers receive pilot grants for movement disorders research
Research News
13 September

Three VCU researchers receive pilot grants for movement disorders research

VCU hits all-time high of $363M in sponsored research
Research News
11 October

VCU hits all-time high of $363M in sponsored research

VCU Massey is first in Virginia to use tech that saves lymph nodes in women with breast cancer
Clinical breakthroughs
07 October

VCU Massey is first in Virginia to use tech that saves lymph nodes in women with breast cancer

Those under 40 more likely than older adults to recover COVID-related smell and taste loss
Research News
05 October

Those under 40 more likely than older adults to recover COVID-related smell and taste loss

Stronger together: Bemiss chair embraces a legacy of community collaboration to support Parkinson’s patients
Gifts at work
24 September

Stronger together: Bemiss chair embraces a legacy of community collaboration to support Parkinson’s patients

NIH awards $2M to study VCU program focused on reducing youth violence amid surge in gun injuries and death
Research News
23 September

NIH awards $2M to study VCU program focused on reducing youth violence amid surge in gun injuries and death

Virginia receives its first Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant
Research News
22 September

Virginia receives its first Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant

VCU 1 of 4 U.S. centers to provide nationally recognized spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury care
Featured
21 September

VCU 1 of 4 U.S. centers to provide nationally recognized spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury care

The true cost of sickle cell disease: $1.5 billion in lost productivity per year
Research News
20 September

The true cost of sickle cell disease: $1.5 billion in lost productivity per year

Meet the newest rams
Student news
17 September

Meet the newest rams

Distinguished epidemiologist joins VCU School of Medicine and Massey Cancer Center
Faculty honors and news
31 August

Distinguished epidemiologist joins VCU School of Medicine and Massey Cancer Center

Massey researchers awarded $1.3M to examine whether potential e-cigarette flavor regulations reduce smoking among African American menthol smokers
Research News
23 August

Massey researchers awarded $1.3M to examine whether potential e-cigarette flavor regulations reduce smoking among African American menthol smokers

Study identifies 579 genetic locations linked to anti-social behavior, alcohol use, opioid addiction and more
Research News
26 August

Study identifies 579 genetic locations linked to anti-social behavior, alcohol use, opioid addiction and more

VCU researcher pursues an effective mental health therapy for patients with advanced brain cancer
Research News
25 August

VCU researcher pursues an effective mental health therapy for patients with advanced brain cancer

Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago
Research News
17 August

Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

Alumni mentors open doors for aspiring neurosurgeon
Alumni achievements and news
19 August

Alumni mentors open doors for aspiring neurosurgeon

Cancer patients use less marijuana than general public
Research News
13 August

Cancer patients use less marijuana than general public

Second-year medical student Amélie Nkodo finds her place within family medicine
Student news
11 August

Second-year medical student Amélie Nkodo finds her place within family medicine

Report: Virginia has significantly expanded access to addiction treatment services through Medicaid
Research News
10 August

Report: Virginia has significantly expanded access to addiction treatment services through Medicaid

Dr. Jinxing Yu comments on new evidence supporting MRI-targeted biopsies for prostate cancer
04 August

Dr. Jinxing Yu comments on new evidence supporting MRI-targeted biopsies for prostate cancer

VCU Massey and Duke to celebrate Henrietta Lacks with community discussion on trust in research
06 August

VCU Massey and Duke to celebrate Henrietta Lacks with community discussion on trust in research

Researchers envision better health interventions for men who have sex with men
Research News
03 August

Researchers envision better health interventions for men who have sex with men

Class of 2025 welcomes first cohort of Dean’s Equity Scholars
Student news
03 August

Class of 2025 welcomes first cohort of Dean’s Equity Scholars

VCU Link connects med students and alumni
Alumni achievements and news
30 July

VCU Link connects med students and alumni

Jasmohan S. Bajaj, M.D., named co-editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology
Faculty honors and news
22 July

Jasmohan S. Bajaj, M.D., named co-editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology

Antibiotic resistance genes in the gut are linked to worse outcomes for patients with cirrhosis
Research News
20 April

Antibiotic resistance genes in the gut are linked to worse outcomes for patients with cirrhosis

Unprecedented study uncovers geographic-related HPV vaccination disparities in Virginia
Research News
21 July

Unprecedented study uncovers geographic-related HPV vaccination disparities in Virginia

American Cancer Society grant fuels the development of triple-negative breast cancer treatments
Research News
28 June

American Cancer Society grant fuels the development of triple-negative breast cancer treatments

Despite delayed response, patients with cirrhosis gain significant protection from COVID-19 vaccination
Research News
14 July

Despite delayed response, patients with cirrhosis gain significant protection from COVID-19 vaccination

Three School of Medicine faculty receive grants from VCU’s Presidential Research Quest Fund
Research News
13 July

Three School of Medicine faculty receive grants from VCU’s Presidential Research Quest Fund

Massey scientists awarded $2.3M to investigate treatment options for advanced prostate cancer
Research News
12 July

Massey scientists awarded $2.3M to investigate treatment options for advanced prostate cancer

VCU pediatrics residents distribute gun locks to protect kids
2021
02 July

VCU pediatrics residents distribute gun locks to protect kids

How virtual reality may help explore the role of fear in youth at risk for violence and crime
Research News
01 July

How virtual reality may help explore the role of fear in youth at risk for violence and crime

Greetings from VCU
2021
30 June

Greetings from VCU

Alumnus spotlight: Carolyn Burns, M.D., FACC
2021
28 June

Alumnus spotlight: Carolyn Burns, M.D., FACC

Prestigious fellowship supports neuroscience student’s research in traumatic brain injury
Student news
25 June

Prestigious fellowship supports neuroscience student’s research in traumatic brain injury

Pandemic drives largest decrease in U.S. life expectancy since 1943
Research News
23 June

Pandemic drives largest decrease in U.S. life expectancy since 1943

Vulnerability in mutant KRAS pancreatic tumors discovered and targeted
Research News
11 June

Vulnerability in mutant KRAS pancreatic tumors discovered and targeted

Cocaine use disorder, asthma and conduct disorder: Wright Center funds three pilot projects
Research News
09 June

Cocaine use disorder, asthma and conduct disorder: Wright Center funds three pilot projects

Clinical trial tests new lifestyle program aimed at addressing obesity in young men
Research News
25 May

Clinical trial tests new lifestyle program aimed at addressing obesity in young men

VCU Health announces new COVID-19 clinic for patients with chronic symptoms
2021
09 June

VCU Health announces new COVID-19 clinic for patients with chronic symptoms

Vanessa Sheppard, Ph.D. receives Professional Achievement Award from VCU School of Medicine
Faculty honors and news
09 June

Vanessa Sheppard, Ph.D. receives Professional Achievement Award from VCU School of Medicine

Randall Suslick, M’73, honored with MCVAA President’s Award for Exceptional Volunteer Service
Alumni achievements and news
02 June

Randall Suslick, M’73, honored with MCVAA President’s Award for Exceptional Volunteer Service

Department of Veterans Affairs Honors Dr. David Cifu for Pioneering Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Faculty honors and news
19 May

Department of Veterans Affairs Honors Dr. David Cifu for Pioneering Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Boots on the Ground
School news
27 May

Boots on the Ground

Narrative, empathy and presence: Lessons for medicine and life
Alumni achievements and news
20 May

Narrative, empathy and presence: Lessons for medicine and life

Living the dream
Gifts at work
13 May

Living the dream

Ryan Mire, M.D., H’01, named president-elect of the American College of Physicians
Alumni achievements and news
07 May

Ryan Mire, M.D., H’01, named president-elect of the American College of Physicians

Medical Education Moves Online
School news
04 May

Medical Education Moves Online

Class of 2021: Humanity and Humility are Behind Julie Russo’s Success
Student news
30 April

Class of 2021: Humanity and Humility are Behind Julie Russo’s Success

Making great strides
Gifts at work
29 April

Making great strides

AAMC Honors Dr. Chris Woleben for ‘Tireless’ Commitment to Students
Faculty honors and news
23 April

AAMC Honors Dr. Chris Woleben for ‘Tireless’ Commitment to Students

Alumni speaker series offers students a sense of connection and glimpse of the future
Alumni achievements and news
14 April

Alumni speaker series offers students a sense of connection and glimpse of the future

Father-son alumni, oncologists mark milestones
Alumni achievements and news
14 April

Father-son alumni, oncologists mark milestones

Dr. Ann Fulcher receives Gold Medal Award from Society of Abdominal Radiology
Faculty honors and news
01 April

Dr. Ann Fulcher receives Gold Medal Award from Society of Abdominal Radiology

ASCI
31 March

ASCI

Match Day 2021
School news
23 March

Match Day 2021

Gonzalo Bearman named editor in chief of new journal
22 March

Gonzalo Bearman named editor in chief of new journal

Medical students graduate in three years through new program
15 March

Medical students graduate in three years through new program

Norma Goodwin
08 March

Norma Goodwin

Pilot grants provide early-stage cardiac research funding
08 March

Pilot grants provide early-stage cardiac research funding

VETAR Grants 2021
05 March

VETAR Grants 2021

12th & Marshall, Winter 2020-21 issue
26 February

12th & Marshall, Winter 2020-21 issue

Equity scholarships propel pipeline programs to next level
22 February

Equity scholarships propel pipeline programs to next level

Changing course(s)
14 February

Changing course(s)

Crucial conversations
05 February

Crucial conversations

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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU Medical Center
1201 E Marshall St #4-100
Richmond, VA 23298

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Basic Health Science Departments

  • Anatomy and Neurobiology
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biostatistics
  • Health Behavior & Policy
  • Human and Molecular Genetics
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Physiology and Biophysics

Clinical Departments

  • Anesthesiology
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine and Population Health
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pathology
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Psychiatry
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Surgery

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