Widely considered to be one of the top health professions schools in the nation, our degree programs rank among the very best in their fields.
More than 60 percent of health care professionals work in fields requiring specialized knowledge at the undergraduate, master's or doctoral level. Their jobs are some of the most in-demand in health care. The VCU College of Health Professions is one of the very best at equipping future health care leaders with the skills they need to build stronger, healthier communities. Together, we are educating the heart of health care.
06/12/2026
CHP recently welcomed Dr. Fofi Constantinidou from the University of Cyprus for a day of research presentations and collaboration focused on brain health, aging and neurorehabilitation.
The visit fostered new opportunities for international partnership and highlighted innovative research taking place across CHP.
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06/11/2026
Happy Pride Month, CHiPpers!
We celebrate the history, culture, and activism of the LGBTQIA+ community and recognize the meaningful contributions LGBTQIA+ individuals continue to make in our communities and around the world.
06/09/2026
VCU Patient Counseling - College of Health Professions recently held its annual Prest Lecture, with Rev. Dr. Anastasia Holman, director of Chaplaincy Education for the Indiana University Health System, as the guest lecturer.
Holman shared insights on bridging tradition and innovation in spiritual care.
“Today, we're living in a moment where health care is being reshaped at every level, technologically, culturally, spiritually, and morally. And spiritual care sits right at the crossroads of all of this.”
Read the full feature article here: https://buff.ly/msqC6ew
06/04/2026
CHP Shared Values: Accountability, excellence, cooperation, fulfillment of potential, dignity of the individual, innovation, enjoyment, and integrity. 💛
A reminder of the values that guide our work every day across the VCU College of Health Professions. Learn more about our shared values here: https://buff.ly/zcInR5d
06/02/2026
Show your CHP pride! 🖤💛 Our CHP storefront is stocked with branded gear and department-specific swag for all CHP departments. Browse apparel, drinkware, accessories and more featuring your favorite CHP program.
Shop the storefront here: https://buff.ly/qjgU6y1
05/27/2026
Simulation Spotlight: 🩺 VCU Nurse Anesthesia students train in high-fidelity simulation labs designed to mirror real operating rooms and critical care settings.
Using advanced human patient simulators, students practice anesthesia techniques, respond to complex medical scenarios, and develop critical-thinking skills in a safe learning environment before entering clinical practice.
05/26/2026
The symposium brought together researchers from across the U.S. working at the intersection of mental health, trauma, autism, and neurodivergence, many of whom rarely find peers in their own institutions.
In an emerging model known as Community-Based Action Research (CBAR), academicians embed themselves with community partners to get truer knowledge of problems, leading to solutions that aren’t just needed but adopted.
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05/25/2026
Did you know? 🔬 Medical laboratory scientists provide data for 50–80% of important medical decisions through specialized testing and laboratory analysis.
From diagnosing disease to matching blood for transfusions, MLS professionals play a vital role in patient care.
05/22/2026
Tracey Gendron, chair of VCU Gerontology, is featured in a TIME article on ageism.
Excerpt: “Every time Tracey Gendron gives a talk about aging, at least one well-intentioned person approaches her afterwards and offers up the same line: ‘I’m 70, but I feel 50.’”
Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/4JMMlfW
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