Welcome to the Department of Surgery
Excellence
Demographics in healthcare and other areas are changing. These include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity/orientation, immigration status, disability, income/socioeconomic status and literacy. These demographic changes present opportunities for positive transformation. The Department of Surgery is fully committed to the principle of excellence as a foundational pillar that fosters a truly inclusive environment and rewards positive engagement for our employees, trainees, and the world around us.
Patient Care
Patients who come to VCU Health for surgery gain access to some of the most skilled surgeons and ground-breaking procedures in the world.
Education
The faculty and staff at VCU Surgery are committed to providing the highest quality of education and training for the future medical leaders of our country.
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Latest News
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At VCU’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, current and future physicians get hands-on clinical experience and practice soft skills that translate into improved patient care.
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Strayer has ‘been able to take advantage of his own drive, to learn to the maximum and to have a positive impact on those around him,’ according to a mentor.
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Immersive virtual reality lets VCU nursing students dive into high-stakes scenarios, make mistakes safely and build real-world confidence before they step into clinical practice.
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A national organization awards the school for advancing gerontological nursing through research, education and innovative care models.
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The accelerated B.S. and Pharm.D. program, which starts in the fall, will help graduate more qualified pharmacy professionals sooner and reduce students’ potential debt.
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Their latest preclinical study showed promising results in reducing opioid use and withdrawal symptoms.
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Medical students learn to empower patients with sustainable strategies in the innovative Obesity Medical Weight Loss Program.
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At an East Coast session hosted by VCU, the program offered hands-on activities, mentoring and even a white coat ceremony to more than 50 public school students.