A message from Dr. Paula Song,
Interim Dean and Richard M. Bracken Chair, VCU College of Health Professions
Greetings from the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health Professions!
For more than 50 years, the efforts of our students, faculty, and staff have significantly impacted our surrounding communities and beyond. As an international leader in preparing students to serve patients and their communities in the most in-demand health care roles, several of our programs are consistently top ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
The College is dedicated to creating a learning environment promoting excellence and embracing creativity and innovation. Our students show the highest levels of determination in achieving their academic goals, and our faculty and staff are committed to providing high-value experiences to prepare our students to be leaders in health care.
We offer a number of valuable opportunities to help foster collaborative relationships among students, faculty and staff. Many partnerships are made possible as a result of the College’s state-of-the-art building, which opened in 2019 in commemoration of our 50th anniversary. In years prior, our 11 units were housed in five different buildings across two campuses. Today, the building enhances our ability to offer outstanding interdisciplinary research and scholarship experiences in ways that were never before possible.
Equally important is our commitment to embracing and honoring the diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences of each and every individual. We believe every student deserves an exceptional education which includes learning to effectively serve individuals and communities reflecting the rich diversity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
To our students, prospective students and families, I encourage you to take advantage of the numerous resources available, whether at the College or throughout our communities. Explore our website, inquire, and even join us in person to learn more about our exciting programs and how students are preparing to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. The leadership team and I are fully committed to the success of each of our students, and we strive to support them throughout their educational journey.
Warm regards,
Paula H. Song, PhD
Interim Dean, College of Health Professions
Richard M. Bracken Chair of Health Administration