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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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In Boston, the VCU senior delved into neuroscience, surgery and research, with support from the Internship Funding Program.
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William Song, a professor in the School of Medicine, and his partners hope to take a complex, costly process in cancer care and make it faster, more affordable and more accessible.
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By uncovering molecular clues about the brain’s reward system, researchers see a path to keep two key proteins functioning properly.
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Buttar is exploring different paths for where his pre-med track could take him. His recent internship was focused on dermatology and gave him invaluable experience.
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More than a decade after they met, Emma Parolisi, M.D., and Kelly Gwathmey, M.D., reflect on how mentor-mentee relationships have impacted their journeys.
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Mold? Nail polish remover? VCU forensic toxicologist Michelle Peace is unearthing what’s truly inside the unregulated products that are billed as alternatives to smoking.
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Through early clinical exposure and innovative curriculum, the OB MOTIVATE clinic prepares physicians to deliver compassionate care to pregnant and postpartum patients with substance use disorders.
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Preclinical study points to potential for a drug now being tested to treat brain disorders.