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.
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The Future of Surgery Today
VCU Surgery Strategic Plan Executive Summary 2019β2023 explores areas central to our work and mission.
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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.
Undergraduate student researcher and aspiring forensic toxicologist studies medications used in the treatment of HIV infections.
As the devices grow in popularity, researchers warn that young adult users are showing reduced blood vessel function
As more patients seek treatment for alcohol-related illnesses, VCU School of Medicine faculty discuss findings that ‘no level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health.’
For patients and broader audiences, Shirlene Obuobi brings creativity and commitment to health care, including how racial bias makes its mark.
“We’re trying to really empower the residents to take ownership of their patients’ health,” said Timothy V. Johnson, M.D. “To recognize that the night is actually half of the day.”
"Incredible things happen when you care about people," Saavedra says.
The nanopore-sensing technology could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
As a Fulbright Scholar who recently returned from Brazil, Edmund Acevedo expands his work on psychobiology and physical activity.