VCU Department of Anesthesiology
VCU Department of Anesthesiology
Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology at the VCU School of Medicine. For more than 50 years, our department has trained experts in anesthesiology and perioperative care. Through an innovative approach to teaching and an emphasis on patient safety, we prepare clinicians for the future of our specialty.
Critical Care Fellowship Program
Critical Care Fellowship Program
Critical Care Fellowship program at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (formerly known as Medical College of Virginia) provides one year of comprehensive, multidisciplinary training in critical care medicine for up to two ACCM Fellows per year
Liver Transplant Fellowship
Liver Transplant Fellowship
Liver Transplant Fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA is designed to help train future leaders in liver transplant anesthesiology. This one-year non-ACGME accredited fellowship meets UNOS qualifications, allowing program graduates eligibility to apply for Director of Liver Transplant Anesthesiology positions at major U.S. medical centers.
Educational programs
The VCU Department of Anesthesiology offers a core residency and three subspecialty fellowship programs.
The VCU Department of Anesthesiology offers a core residency and three subspecialty fellowship programs.
Research
Our department is committed to advancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine to improve patient outcomes. With several studies in progress, we play a key role in quality improvement across our Health System.
Read more about our researchAlice Coombs, M.D.
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Recent News
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At VCU’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, current and future physicians get hands-on clinical experience and practice soft skills that translate into improved patient care.
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Strayer has ‘been able to take advantage of his own drive, to learn to the maximum and to have a positive impact on those around him,’ according to a mentor.
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A national organization awards the school for advancing gerontological nursing through research, education and innovative care models.
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Their latest preclinical study showed promising results in reducing opioid use and withdrawal symptoms.
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At an East Coast session hosted by VCU, the program offered hands-on activities, mentoring and even a white coat ceremony to more than 50 public school students.