Message from the Chair
Our Mission
The pursuit of excellence in surgical care
via constant innovation and education
to give every patient the best chance.
Our Vision
The future of surgery today.
Our Focus
The Department of Surgery is committed to the
tripartite mission of education, innovation,
and excellent clinical care.
Teaching
We are a diverse and clinically busy department. Our educational programs focus on a strong clinical experience with an emphasis on evidence-based medicine.
Surgery EducationResearch
The Surgery Office of Research, Biomedicine, Innovation and Technology, known as ORBIT, supports and promotes research, innovation and global surgical activities.
ORBITPatient Care
From Northern Virginia to more rural areas to our south, the Department of Surgery provides quality care to patients all across the state.
Clinical CareSurgery Grand Rounds
Thursday, February 21
7:30 – 8:30am
Sanger Hall, Room 1-044
Perioperative Antibiotics and Infections
Presenter: Michelle Doll, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, VCU Health
Surgery Grand Rounds
Thursday, February 28
7:30 – 8:30am
Sanger Hall, Room 1-044
Update on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery at VCU — ERAS
Presenter: Michael Scott, MB, ChB, Professor Department of Anesthesiology, Division Director of Critical Care Anesthesiology, VCU Health
RTD Guest Editorial: "Why patients should care about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery" by Michael Scott, MD
