Medical Center
What is the VCU Medical Center?
The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center is the overarching name for VCU’s entire medical enterprise and conceptually integrates VCU’s hospitals and clinical care facilities; health sciences schools; and medical research. This combination of exceptional patient care, world-class education and trailblazing research has propelled it to take its spot among the nation’s leading academic medical centers.
Patient care
Our award-winning physicians and Magnet-designated nursing staff are at the forefront of health care, providing patients with the most progressive treatments and medical technology available.
Education
Our five health sciences schools offer undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, as well as residencies and fellowships.
Research
VCU researchers are committed to advancing our knowledge of the world around us and improving our overall quality of life — one groundbreaking discovery after another.
Medical expertise
The VCU Medical Center offers state-of-the-art care in more than 200 specialty areas, many of national and international note. Learn about some of our featured specialties below or view the full list.
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Medical center news
What's ailing America?
Steven Woolf, M.D., professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, was one of four featured speakers on Capitol Hill this week discussing, "What's Ailing America?"
09-26-2013
National Cancer Institute Deputy Director keynotes VCU Presidential Symposium on Cancer
Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, Ph.D., and VCU Massey Cancer Center will host the VCU Presidential Symposium on Cancer on Oct. 12, and physicians, dentists, nurses, cancer researchers and cancer survivors, caregivers and community members across Virginia are invited to attend to discuss the latest in cancer care, research and prevention.
09-25-2013
Pups on the Plaza raises funds for VCU Center for Human Animal Interaction
Dogs from the VCU Dogs on Call program participated last week in Pups on the Plaza to raise money for VCU's Center for Human-Animal Interaction (CHAI).
09-25-2013
Alumni and friends
VCU offers a multitude of ways for alumni and friends to stay connected with the university and to help support the hospital and health sciences schools as well as the vital research taking place at the VCU Medical Center.