Welcome to the Department of Surgery
Annual Report
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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 principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion as foundational pillars that foster a truly inclusive environment and rewards positive engagement for our employees, trainees, and the world around us.
For further information regarding the VCU School of Medicine’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/dei/
Strategic Plan Summary
The Future of Surgery Today
VCU Surgery Strategic Plan Executive Summary 2019–2023 explores areas central to our work and mission.
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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Under the guidance of David Limbrick, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, four School of Medicine students are exploring an intensive and competitive specialty.
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Four-year project will evaluate veterans and service members who use HRV biofeedback, through which they control their breathing and heart rate.
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With a nationwide need for skilled workers, the VCU School of Pharmacy’s new part-time program will let learners join the workforce in less than a year, which could reduce wait times at pharmacies and hospitals.
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Named after a longtime researcher in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, the Robert Balster Mentorship Award recognizes those who excel in mentoring the next generation of drug researchers.
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Physics professor and Massey researcher Jason Reed co-founded Evizia to propel scientific breakthroughs and improve patient outcomes.
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The forensic science major has a long association with HOSA and established VCU’s chapter.
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The customizable radiation device for uterine and cervical cancers highlights VCU’s innovation ecosystem.
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Perfusion Medical, based on professor Martin Mangino’s research, could soon start clinical trials.