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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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Researchers and clinicians in the Department of Psychiatry are joining forces to explore the biological and environmental causes of aggressive behaviors — and to develop compassionate, evidence-based treatment that improves prognoses for kids.
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VCU Center on Society and Health and Virginia Department of Health refresh website with locality-based map of the epidemic’s impact.
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The NIH funding will propel research into the leading adult-onset form of the condition.
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A research team is exploring the clinical impact of HRV biofeedback, which could be a low-cost, noninvasive treatment for stress, concussions, burnout and other conditions.
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Newtown made Tracey Gendron’s book a communitywide read, and her recent visit highlighted the myths and realities of age bias.
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Led by VCU School of Pharmacy students and VCU Police, the program highlights proper disposal of medications as well as drug education and safety.
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Student interest group UV&Me at VCU has teamed up with Richmond public schools to dispel myths and provide information about sun safety.
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Richard E. Chipkin, who earned a Ph.D. from the School of Medicine, recently spoke on campus about his career, including his role in the development of a drug that appears to ease Tourette’s symptoms with fewer side effects than traditional treatments.