About Us

Forward Thinking Research

Our success is fueled by our forward-thinking research and drive for innovation in the constantly changing field that is health care.

As one of the largest and most comprehensive research centers in the world, our employees provide patient care using the latest medical technology applications and following the most advanced protocols in medicine today.

We also support patient care, research and innovation through unique collaboration with the Virginia BioTechnology ResearchPark, which is home to more than 30 biotech companies exploring future medicines, conducting genetic research and leading clinical trials. With more than 1,350 scientists, researchers, engineers and technicians, the park is in the heart of the nation ’s East Coast pharmaceutical and biotechnology corridor.

Through our teaching-facility component, VCUHS educates, trains and inspires future health care providers including the 7,500 staff of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and housekeepers at our institution.

Our rich academic environment supports our workplace of choice status and promotes an energetic atmosphere while encouraging employee creativity. Employees continue to expand their minds and professional skills through our pre-paid tuition program, support of national certification and ongoing formal education. We believe learning is contagious.

“VCUHS gladly paid for my master’s in pediatrics as a nurse practitioner in infectious diseases. They also paid for my post-master’s certificate as a family nurse practitioner, and I firmly believe these two degrees helped my career advance to where I am today.”

Denese Gomes, Nurse Practitioner in the Infectious Disease Unit of the Hospital

At VCUHS, you don't just read about the latest in patient care and research, you help create and deliver it.