VCU Ph.D. in Health Related Sciences - College of Health Professions

04/04/2024

On April 19th at 2:00pm EST., Dr. Cara Lewis, the Deputy Director of the Center for Translational Research and Implementation Science (CTRIS) within the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institute of Health (NIH), will be joining us to speak on Implementation Science Research.

Register here:
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01/25/2024

This February, the Graduate School is partnering with the Provost Office and Career Services to host Experiential Learning Week. The weeklong series of events and activities will take place February 5th-9th and highlights various ways that VCU provides opportunities to take learning outside of the classroom. All events are free and open to the VCU community. Please encourage graduate students to participate. They can register on RamsConnect or the Graduate School events webpage. Activities include -

Monday, February 5th - Transform Open House

Interested undergraduate students can stop by the Transform Living-Learning Program from 5-6pm to learn how they can be a part of the innovative 2-year program designed to give students opportunities to develop leadership, community engagement and global competency.

Tuesday, February 6th - Cards for Seniors

VCU community members are invited to drop-in the Mary and Frances Youth Center from 1-4pm to make Valentine’s Day cards for seniors living in RRHA housing. Staff can consider using community service leave for this opportunity.

Wednesday, February 7th - Internship and Experiential Fair

From 12-3pm VCU students and alumni can stop by the Student Commons to find out about experiential opportunities in the community from a variety of local organizations and companies. Register on Handshake.

Thursday, February 8th -

Community-Engaged Teaching and Learning Luncheon (Preparing Future Faculty Series)

Graduate students interested in faculty roles are invited to attend this luncheon to learn more about what it means to be a community-engaged faculty member. A variety of lunch options for diverse dietary needs will be provided. Lunch will be from 12-1pm.

Community as Classroom Panel

The VCU and local community is encouraged to come and hear from experienced service-learning faculty and their community partners as they discuss the impact that collaboration has on student learning and the community. The panel will take place from 1-3pm.

Friday, February 9th - Career Gap Analysis

A virtual workshop (12-1pm) will provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their skills and experiences alongside their future aspirations to find out gaps between where they are now and where they want to be in their careers. Students should come with a job posting of interest for this interactive session.

10/24/2023

Online WCG Connexus Training for the Research Community

Join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 1pm – 2:30 pm for virtual training on the WCG Connexus system submissions process.

This training will be conducted in partnership with VCU HRPP and WCG IRB. The training is designed for those within the VCU research community, including research faculty, team members, coordinators, and administrators who conduct industry sponsored research and submit to WCG for IRB review. At VCU, industry-sponsored research is typically submitted to WCG IRB through the VCU IRB Reliance process.

This training will cover:

* General overview of Connexus

* Submission process

* Managing contacts in Connexus

* Requirements for reporting to WCG

Register for this session using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOiurDopGtBOqoI0qMFveUnCnBoDfrhD

Please contact the VCU HRPP with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued work in protecting human research participants!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Training for WCG Submissions - IRB Connexus System. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/21/2023

The PhD in Health Related Sciences application for the Fall 2024 semester is now open!

Each professional program at Virginia Commonwealth University manages its own admission process. Select an option to learn more. 

08/03/2023

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Paraphrasing

Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing.

Register for the Zoom link at the following URL https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at [email protected]

07/05/2023

We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Shih, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Administration and an Instructor in the PhD program, for receiving the prestigious Breakthrough Fund Award! 🌟 Their project, "Promoting Emotional Wellbeing of Service Providers in Early Childhood," aims to design innovative approaches to support the emotional wellbeing of service providers in early childhood settings. Collaborating with esteemed colleagues from the School of Education, School of Medicine, and School of Social Work, Dr. Shih and the team are committed to making a lasting impact in this critical area. Check out the official award announcement below. Stay tuned as we eagerly follow their groundbreaking research journey! Shu-Fang Shih

https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/06/one-vcu-research-initiative-awards-more-than-4-million-to-projects

research -based care

Grants from three internal funds will support 34 multi- and transdisciplinary teams led by VCU faculty and researchers.

04/21/2023

Please see information below about the initiation of the HRPP Transformation Project with the VCU research community.

Training for the Community - Register for the first virtual session happening today 12:00pm at
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsd-ugrjwrHt0510PDX5O1SZuhlsT7kmjK
Feedback Survey - Complete the community feedback survey available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4Y0CcbDx1_OTO7c0G7knP3Oi9RPa7DOvu5t22ki6CqfRpWg/viewform
Kick-off Video - View the kick-off video presented by Huron Consulting at https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/1888231/uiconf_id/28242191/entry_id/1_3d5l2xoq/embed/dynamic

The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is excited to kick off the HRPP Transformation Project. This introduction is presented by Candi Loeb, MS, CIP, Higher Ed Consulting Director, Huron Consulting Group.

03/28/2023

Calling all CHP alumni! Come back to the MCV Campus for Reunion Weekend, April 21-23. RSVP today to connect with classmates and take a stroll down memory lane, with town halls, panel discussions, tours, and more. https://cvent.me/kKdwLz

03/28/2023

VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Research Question
11 a.m.

Learn how to develop clear, focused, complex research questions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at [email protected]

02/27/2023

Congratulations to Arnethea Sutton, a 2017 graduate of the PhD, Health Related Sciences Program.

Sutton, a VCU alum, is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

01/27/2023

Dear VCU community,

This evening, authorities in Memphis will release video from the tragic death of Mr. Tyre Nichols. Five Memphis police officers are charged with second-degree murder for his death.
Memphis officials have described the video and circumstances as “horrific.”

President Rao and I have spoken at length about this painful situation. It is senseless and heartbreaking that another African American has lost their life at the hands of those who had a responsibility to protect and serve them; not to cause harm to them.

It is natural to hold feelings of outrage, anger, pain and even disbelief over this situation. It also revives memories from the past few years that can be hard to cope with and to comprehend. For those of you who need them, VCU has resources to support you – please visit University Counseling Services or TimelyCare. VCU faculty members and staff can access a list of support resources on ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
We truly care about you and each of your lived experiences at VCU. We are here to support all of our students, faculty and staff in the coming days.
Sincerely,

Aaron J. Hart, Ed.D.
Vice President
VCU Division of Student Affairs
Virginia Commonwealth University
[email protected]
VCU Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee (SWAC): safetymodel.vcu.edu/

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This evening, authorities in Memphis will release video from the tragic death of Mr. Tyre Nichols. Five Memphis police officers are charged with second-degree murder for his death.

01/27/2023

To VCU students, faculty and staff,
It is with profound sadness that we share news about the death of VCU student Mahrokh Khan. Just before 9 a.m. this morning, Mahrokh was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at Laurel and West Main Streets. She was transported to VCU Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead. The Richmond Police Department is actively investigating.
The VCU Division of Student Affairs and VCU Police join President Rao and the entire VCU community in extending our sincerest condolences to Mahrokh’s family, friends and all who knew her.
This is a time of sorrow for the entire VCU community. As we grieve together, please know that University Counseling Services resources are available to students who need assistance in dealing with this tragic event. Students can also utilize available resources through our Dean of Students Office, TimelyCare and You@VCU. VCU faculty members and staff can access a list of support resources on ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
We remind all community members to please be aware of the importance of sharing the roads in and around VCU. Using designated crosswalks, staying focused on traffic signals and sharing intersections are ways in which drivers, cyclists and pedestrians can stay safe.
While operating a phone while driving is illegal in Virginia, we also encourage cyclists and pedestrians not to use phones, or ear buds, while traveling, as these can distract you from your surroundings. Please follow posted speed limits, travel slowly through busy intersections and keep an eye out for others on roadways.

Sincerely,

Aaron J. Hart, Ed.D.
Vice President
VCU Division of Student Affairs

John Venuti, Chief of Police
Associate Vice President for Public Safety, VCU and VCU Health
VCU Police Department

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It is with profound sadness that we share news about the death of VCU student Mahrokh Khan. Just before 9 a.m. this morning, Mahrokh was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at Laurel and West Main Streets. She was transported to VCU Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead. The R...