Welcome to the General Surgery Residency Program

We are a diverse and clinically busy department.

Program Overview

Our residency program focuses on a strong clinical experience with an emphasis on evidence-based medicine. VCU Health is a regional leader in surgical care, and the backbone of this care is our faculty and residents. Our faculty are excited to mentor and train our residents. We have a robust didactic curriculum, featuring protected time on Thursday mornings for resident-led didactics, resident case conferences, and Grand Rounds. Faculty moderators are also present. Continuing this academic year is a Thursday evening Chief Resident-led review focusing on in-service and board exam training. During their time, residents also participate in a well-developed simulation curriculum at the School of Medicine Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety. Most residents elect to spend one or two years in a research lab while here. Our focus is to develop our residents into competent and confident surgeons and position them to achieve their professional goals. Included on this website is information about our current residents and alumni and post-residency positions.

From the Program Director

From the Director

From the Program Director

"VCU Medical Center is a regional leader in surgical care, and the backbone of this care is our faculty and residents. Our faculty are excited to develop our residents into competent and confident surgeons and get them in a position where they can achieve their dreams."

Rahul J. Anand, M.D.
Program Director, VCU General Surgery Residency 

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Our Commitment to Resident Diversity

VCU School of Medicine

VCU Health MCV Campus signVCU Graduate Medical Education is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion as a part of its core mission. We believe investing in diversity promotes institutional excellence. Our efforts focus on engaging patients, trainees, and employees and inspiring a culture that is deliberate in its adoption of the principles of diversity and inclusion. We aim for equity in medical education, patient care, research, and teaching. Our goal is to build upon our experience and make inclusion a norm that is practiced at every level. 

Current Residents: General Surgery Resident Poster 2023-2024

Updated 2023 poster

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Rahul J. Anand, MD, FACS

Rahul J. Anand, MD, FACS

Program Director
Vice Chair for Education

Rahul J. Anand, MD, FACS

Rahul J. Anand, MD, FACS

Program Director
Vice Chair for Education

Department of Surgery

Email: rahul.anand@vcuhealth.org

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Patricia Lange, MD, FACS

Patricia Lange, MD, FACS

Associate Program Director

Patricia Lange, MD, FACS

Patricia Lange, MD, FACS

Associate Program Director

Department of Surgery

Email: patricia.lange@vcuhealth.org

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Levi Procter, MD, FACS

Levi Procter, MD, FACS

Associate Program Director

Levi Procter, MD, FACS

Levi Procter, MD, FACS

Associate Program Director

Department of Surgery

Email: levi.procter@vcuhealth.org

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Nicole Wieghard, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Nicole Wieghard, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Associate Program Director

Nicole Wieghard, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Nicole Wieghard, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Associate Program Director

Department of Surgery

Email: nicole.wieghard@vcuhealth.org

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Evan Ward

Evan Ward

Senior Residency Program Coordinator

Evan Ward

Evan Ward

Senior Residency Program Coordinator

Department of Surgery

Phone: (804) 628-9789

Email: evan.ward@vcuhealth.org

Sarah Illidge

Sarah Illidge

Residency Program Coordinator

Sarah Illidge

Sarah Illidge

Residency Program Coordinator

Department of Surgery

Phone: (804) 628-8199

Email: sarah.illidge@vcuhealth.org

For training verifications, please email: sarah.illidge@vcuhealth.org

Contact Us

Evan Ward
Senior Residency Program Coordinator
(804) 628-9789
evan.ward@vcuhealth.org

Sarah IllidgeResidency Program Coordinator
(804) 628-8199
sarah.illidge@vcuhealth.org

Location

Office location
West Hospital
16th Floor, East Wing

Mailing address
Box 980135
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0135
Phone: (804) 628-9789
Fax: (804) 828-5595