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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A new building will allow the school to welcome more patients and support continued innovation in clinical care and learning.
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Emma Necessary is working with the College of Engineering and TechTransfer and Ventures to bring her bedside wedge to market.
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As part of a class project, students made art to explore complex mental health topics, turning classroom concepts into powerful visuals rooted in empathy and clinical understanding.
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At VCU’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, standardized patients use their theater backgrounds to help medical students practice both clinical and communication skills.
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Alex Erling’s grandfather lost his leg to a post-operative infection. She wants to understand why and prevent it from happening to others.
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Led by new director Yan Zhang and working with TechTransfer and Ventures, the center aims to commercialize treatments for sickle cell disease, opioid addiction, dementia and other conditions.
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The simple-to-use powder inhaler from Michael Hindle and Worth Longest shows strong test results and moves closer to market.
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Rachael Marley and Nathan Maloney pledge to help those without access to oral health care.