Join us for Research Day!

The VCU Department of Surgery's Research Day is an annual event that recognizes our surgeons, scientists, residents, fellows, and more in their commitment to advancing the field of surgery.


Research Day Schedule | May 21-22, 2025

2025 Alumni Reunion Reception
When: 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21
Where: VCU MCV Campus, Multiple Locations
The reception will be preceded by an optional tour of historic downtown landmarks and the Cottrell Surgical Innovation Suite in Sanger Hall. Register for May 21st Activities

To view the parking arrangements and schedule for the alumni activities, please visit the reception parking page.

2025 Research Day
When: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22
Where: McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St., Richmond, VA 23298
Research Day activities will include keynote speaker Richard Schulick, M.D.,M.B.A., chair of surgery and professor of surgery-surgical oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, and director of the University of Colorado Cancer Center; clinical and basic science presentations; poster board review; and remarks from leadership. Research Day 2025 Schedule


About the Keynote Speaker

Richard D. Schulick, MD, MBA, is the Aragón/Gonzalez-Gíustí Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery and is a Professor of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. He also serves as the Director of the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Learn more about Dr. Schulick


Abstract Submission

To submit your abstract, please contact Amanda Jabri at amanda.adair@vcuhealth.org