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VCU College of Health Professions announces new faculty appointments

Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions is pleased to announce its newest faculty members and department chairs. 

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‘I could really see myself here at VCU'

A health sciences summer pipeline program offers undergrads from across the country a six-week slice of life as a graduate health professional student — and connections to last a lifetime.

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Northam, on tour of College of Health Professions, stresses importance of COVID-19 vaccine and training health care workers

The governor’s tour featured stops inside several classroom and laboratory spaces, where he met with students, faculty and leaders from the university and health system.

(From left) Beverly George-Gay, DNP, associate professor in the Department of Nurse Anesthesia, points to a screen showing the VCU College of Health Professions' two-way synchronous video conferencing capabilities as Nickie Damico, Ph.D., the department's chair, Susan Parish, Ph.D., dean of the college and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, M.D., look on. (Kevin Morley, University Relations)(From left) Beverly George-Gay, DNP, associate professor in the Department of Nurse Anesthesia, points to a screen showing the VCU College of Health Professions' two-way synchronous video conferencing capabilities as Nickie Damico, Ph.D., the department's chair, Susan Parish, Ph.D., dean of the college and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, M.D., look on. (Kevin Morley, University Relations)

VCU named an Age-Friendly University, a designation that puts inclusivity ‘front and center’

Virginia Commonwealth University has been designated an Age-Friendly University, and is now part of a group of 78 institutions worldwide that are members of the Age-Friendly University Global Network. VCU is the only university in Virginia to receive the designation.

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New health services degree gives students a chance to make change in health care

A bachelor’s degree program starting this fall at the VCU College of Health Professions can be an avenue for students interested in addressing health disparities or improving health care as a system.

Beginning this fall, a new Bachelor of Science in Health Services program will provide VCU students who are passionate about improving health care — but might not be as interested in clinical aspects — the opportunity to advance their careers. (Getty Images)Beginning this fall, a new Bachelor of Science in Health Services program will provide VCU students who are passionate about improving health care — but might not be as interested in clinical aspects — the opportunity to advance their careers. (Getty Images)

Class of 2021: Cara Harman wants to help patients regain their lives

She was inspired to go into occupational therapy after her mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor. “[I] wanted to do something to help families that were affected by tragedies like mine.”

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Job hunting during a pandemic? It’s not easy, but recent and soon-to-be grads share how they found success.

The pandemic has upended the job search process, leading many VCU students and recent graduates to think creatively about how to land the right job out of school.

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