Message from the Chair
Our Mission
The pursuit of excellence in surgical care through constant innovation and continuing education in order to give every patient the best care possible.
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The future of surgery today.
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tripartite mission of education, innovation,
and excellent clinical care.
Teaching
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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Clinical CareSurgery Grand Rounds: Thursday, September 26, 2019
Sanger Hall, Room 1-044, 7:45 – 8:30 am
"How to Develop a Career as a Surgeon-Scientist: A Field Guide for Success"
Guest speaker this week is Adam P. Klausner, MD, Professor of Surgery and Warren W. Koontz, MD, III, Professor of Urologic Research; Director, Neuro-Urology and Voiding Dysfunction; Associate Chair, Clinical and Translational Research—ORBIT; Program Director, Urology Residency, Department of Surgery, VCU School of Medicine
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify strategies for development and maintenance of a research-active surgical career.
- Review the importance of a translational approach to surgical research.
- Highlight the benefits of multi-disciplinary and collaborative surgical research projects.
Teleconference information:
For those of you that are off-site during conference and want to watch it live, you may teleconference in via Zoom online or call in via phone:
**(Please note the teleconference link and call-in information have changed)**
https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/686689317
Telephone:
Dial: +1 929-205-6099
Or: 888-788-0099 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 686 689 317
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