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AcademyHealth Student Chapter at VCU brings together students and faculty from around the University interested in health policy and health services research. The organization fosters collaboration, professional development and mentorship for student members.

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Monthly meetings, seminars, and guest speakers to acquaint students with the fields of health services research and health policy.
Eligible for AcademyHealth student dissertation grants and scholarships.
Networking and mentorship programs.
Collaboration with colleagues across the university.
Presentation practice and preparation.
Opportunities for internal financial assistance in conference preparations.

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To broaden the knowledge of future pharmacists in the field of veterinary medicine and provide real life encounters working with veterinary professionals, patients, and the community.

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The Art History Graduate Student Association (AHGSA) promotes academic and professional development among the graduate students of the Art History department. Our association helps new students adjust to graduate life while also helping those nearing graduation prepare for their professional careers. Utilizing an approach informed by horizontal solidarity, the AHGSA provides a multilayered support network for graduate students in the department. The primary concerns of this association are to address pedagogical issues related to our profession, to provide hands-on opportunities for professional, academic, and personal growth, to promote departmental and university service, and to foster graduate student interaction. The AHGSA also facilitates communication with faculty and staff to address graduate student concerns.

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APAMSA at VCU aims to advocate for and increase awareness of Asian-Pacific Islander American health disparities and engage in initiatives/projects in addressing those needs. We also strive to provide a platform for personal and professional development of API medical students.

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The Purpose of the BGSO is to:
1. Serve as a voice for the bioinformatics graduate students to help better future classes and the Master's program as a whole.
2. Create a networking platform across the entirety of the Bioinformatics Department, including mentoring undergraduates, staying connected to current and previous graduate students, and finding research opportunities among faculty members.
3. Increase awareness of the Bioinformatics Programs available at Virginia Commonwealth University to current and future students.

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The Biomedical Graduate Student Council (BGSC) at Virginia Commonwealth University was
established to improve representation of biomedical graduate students by providing a direct point
of communication between students and faculty. We aim to grow the program by promoting
interdepartmental collaboration, professional development, recruitment, community outreach, as
well as promoting the VCU BME community through social events. We hereby establish this
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The Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) is dedicated to the pursuit of professional excellence and comradery amongst black scholars at Virginia Commonwealth University. Our goal is to continue to support underrepresented students and promote the academic and professional desires of its members through various programs and activities. Additionally, the BGSA will provide a community inclusive of all expertise for ongoing growth and networking of its members.

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Brandcentral is established for the express purpose of bringing students together and establishing community within the Brandcenter graduate school.

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The mission of the CARES Clinic at VCU is to provide compassionate, evidence-based physical therapy services focused on optimizing movement and improving quality of life of the uninsured and under-served members of the Greater Richmond Community. We aim to enhance the education of student physical therapists through clinical practice in addition to community engagement focused on health and wellness.

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The Chemistry Graduate Student Organization will put all efforts into supporting the chemistry graduate students. This includes professional development events, social events, etc.

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The mission of Chi Sigma Iota is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership, advocacy, and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling.

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CPFI's mission is to help pharmacy professionals grow spiritually and promote fellowship among pharmacists. We encourage the advancement of knowledge and ethics in the practice of pharmacy, as well as integration of faith into the practice of pharmacy.

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Counselor Education Student Networking Association (CESNA) at Virginia Commonwealth University sets out to provide networking and professional development opportunities to all counselor education students, as well as to provide information to the general public about the impact that school/college counselors have on the lives of children and young adults.

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The objects of this Chapter shall be to afford an opportunity for students of a
chemical science to become better acquainted, to secure the intellectual
stimulation that arises from professional association, to obtain experience in
preparing and presenting technical material before chemical audiences, to
foster a professional spirit among the members, to instill a professional pride
in the chemical sciences, and to foster an awareness of the responsibilities
and challenges of the modern medicinal chemist.

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The mission of this organization is to represent and serve the 58 members of VCU's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Class of 2024. For our members, we will strive to create a positive student experience, promote professional growth, and facilitate active involvement in the physical therapy profession. We hope to accomplish this through offering service opportunities that not only give back to the community but also foster PT-specific skill development, through hosting fundraising events for the Marquette Challenge, which raises money for PT-specific research, and by organizing events that enhance student satisfaction and the student experience.

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The mission of this organization is to represent and serve the 58 members of VCU's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Class of 2025. For our members, we will strive to create a positive student experience, promote professional growth, and facilitate active involvement in the physical therapy profession. We hope to accomplish this through offering service opportunities that not only give back to the community but also foster PT-specific skill development, through hosting fundraising events for the Marquette Challenge, which raises money for PT-specific research, and by organizing events that enhance student satisfaction and the student experience.

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The mission of this organization is to represent and serve the 56 members of VCU's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Class of 2026. For our members, we will strive to create a positive student experience, promote professional growth, and facilitate active involvement in the physical therapy profession. We hope to accomplish this through offering service opportunities that not only give back to the community but also foster PT-specific skill development, through hosting fundraising events for the Marquette Challenge, which raises money for PT-specific research, and by organizing events that enhance student satisfaction and the student experience.

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Represent the graduate students within the College of Engineering and provide networking and collaboration opportunities throughout the year.

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The purpose of this organization is to give graduate students in the field of forensic science an opportunity for networking with faculty and peers in a variety of concentrations through events, meetings, and monthly newsletters.

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The purpose of the GSA is to:

Facilitate the appropriations process to all graduate student organizations,
Serve as an advocate for the issues and needs of the graduate students,
Support programs that enhance the academic skills, professional development, and social environment of graduate students,
Provide a forum for discussions on matters involving graduate students and their welfare at VCU,
Represent the interests of graduate students by being active members of campus committees and other pertinent university forums.

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The Graduate Writers Association (GWA) assists in the funding and organization of events for Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of English and facilitates the involvement of graduate students in literary readings and other projects. The primary purpose of GWA is to schedule and host Moveable Feast, the graduate student reading series, which showcases fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and other alternative modes of writing. The Moveable Feast reading series is a cornerstone of the MFA program and provides a platform for writers to present creative work to the greater VCU and Richmond community. Moveable Feast also serves as the final thesis presentation for third-year MFA students graduating from the program.

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To support the department of health administration in creating the most innovative,
compassionate, and business-savvy leaders to reimagine healthcare.

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The Integrative Life Sciences Student Organization (ILSSO) is committed to promoting the academic and professional development of doctoral students and candidates in the Integrative Life Sciences program at VCU. ILSSO strives to foster a community network for current students and provide support for their advancement in the sciences. ILSSO aims to do the following:
• Represent graduate student interest and voice in the department
• Establish collaborations between the MCV and Monroe Park campuses by bringing ILS students together
• Provide resources such as travel support and networking opportunities
• Create opportunities for teaching and outreach
• Organize social events and outings to enhance the graduate experience

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To educate, inspire, and unite students through engagement and mentorship in global acute medical and surgical care.

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To unite students of pharmacy, to cooperate with the faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University, to stimulate in its members a desire for high scholarship, to foster a professional consciousness, and to provide a bond of lasting loyalty and friendship.

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The Latino Medical Student Association exists to unite and empower current and future physicians through service, mentorship, and education to advocate for the improved health of the Hispanic & Latina/o/x community in the United States.

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Our mission when we started this organization included: (1) providing collaborative environment for graduate students to be supported and feel comfortable speaking out, further understand, and learn about Latinx community in and around Richmond, (2) providing networking opportunities for Latinx peers, (3) providing opportunities for training and professional development, (4) increasing VCU's awareness and responsiveness to the professional academic and social needs of Latinx graduate student and community, and (5) to partner with other student organizations in efforts to collaborate with and support other students of color.

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The Masters of Social Work Student Association aims to enhance the quality of student life by providing peer support, social opportunities, career networking, professional development, community outreach, and volunteering opportunities for all MSW students.

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Medicine with Pride is an activist and social organization committed to empowering sexual and gender minority medical students and allies, increasing the number of physicians trained in LGBTQ+-inclusive healthcare, and addressing the unique needs of LGBTQ+ communities through research, advocacy, and service.

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To connect and empower current and aspiring Muslim health professionals at MCV and the greater Richmond community through service-based events, mentoring opportunities, and multicultural and interfaith education in order to positively impact those underserved in our communities.

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The Pediatrics Interest Group at VCU School of Medicine is a group dedicated to introducing students to the medical specialty of pediatrics, and allowing students further exposure in this field. We host an annual conference where the VCU and Richmond community can interact with pediatricians and other professionals involved in pediatric health care, while gaining hands-on experience through workshops and panel discussions. Additionally, we host numerous lunch lectures throughout the year where students can learn about selected topics in pediatrics in a casual setting.

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To establish and maintain a culture of excellence in pharmaceutical engineering and sciences at VCU, and to promote the translation of the learning and discoveries achieved through multidisciplinary efforts into answers that can address the future needs of our society.

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The purpose of this organization will be to create a platform for all VCU School of Pharmacy students to meet and discuss the applications of digital health in pharmacy and healthcare and other related topics.

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The Pharmacology and Toxicology Student Organization's mission is to offer students the
opportunity to network among peers and faculty with similar career orientations, participate in
community outreach through volunteerism, to provide leadership skills and experience, and to
nurture student development in a research setting.

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ΦΔΧ develops leaders to advance the profession of pharmacy. ΦΔΧ, a lifelong experience, promotes scholastic, professional, and social growth in its Brothers. We strive to provide quality services to our patients, thereby advancing public health and strengthening ourselves as health professionals.

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The purpose of the Society shall be the encouragement, recognition, and promotion
of leadership in pharmacy. Special attention shall be given to the development of
leadership qualities.

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PASA is a graduate student organization that offers professional development opportunities for students in the Wilder School PhD (Public Policy and Administration), Masters of Public Administration, and Nonprofit/Public Management certificate programs. PASA hosts social events for networking and professional development opportunities that help prepare certificate, MPA and PhD graduates to be successful in the public sector.

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The purpose of the Public Health Student Association (PHSA) is to further the mission of the VCU School of Population Health. The PHSA wishes to expand upon the mission of the VCU School of Population Health by fostering fellowship, promoting professional development, engaging in activities that assist in academic success, and being of service to the greater community. Our association aims to provide experiential learning, service work opportunities, professional development, social events, networking events, and academic assistance to current MPH/PhD students in the VCU School of Population Health Department of Epidemiology.

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Lunch-And-Learns: experts in a field will present on a topic they are knowledgeable about/interested in while we host lunch
Host community volunteer events such as volunteering at FeedMore, CARITAS, etc.
Have networking events with faculty/staff, public health officials, and community workers
Have fellowship events centered around Public Health (EX: themed Halloween bash)
Provide academic assistance to students or host group study sessions
Send out monthly newsletters to keep students informed about service opportunities, community events, professional development opportunities, and important public health news.

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To promote the professional and academic advancement of management

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RSIG is a student-run interest group with the goal of promoting a community where students can learn about, explore, and get involved in research at the VCU School of Medicine.

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The Mission of the Society is to encourage and recognize excellence in intellectual achievement and foster fellowship among its members. Further, the Society encourages high standards of conduct and character and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy.

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The Rho Chi Society is the national pharmacy academic honor society. The Lambda chapter was established at the Medical College of Virginia Campus of VCU in 1929, and the School of Pharmacy's deans select inductees for membership based on their GPA and class ranking. An invitation to membership reflects not only exceptional achievement, but expectations of excellence and future contributions to the profession of pharmacy.

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The purpose of this organization shall be to serve and ensure that the intellectual community is meeting the needs of the doctoral students. Members plan events and activities, address issues of concern among social work doctoral students, and coordinate gatherings where social work doctoral students can come together for mutual support.

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The purpose of this organization shall be to provide networking and professional
development opportunities for counselor education students at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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The purpose of VCU ARCA is to be an organized support group for students interested in the field of rehabilitation counseling. Rehabilitation counseling is a highly specialized field of the counseling profession which focuses on assisting, treatment of and rehabilitation from limitations associated with physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities, as well as, mental and physical illnesses. To that extent, rehabilitation counselors serve as therapists, service coordinators, case managers, advocates, educators, and ultimately facilitators of change. Although an understanding of counseling techniques and theories serves as a foundation for rehabilitation counselors, it is through knowledge of the human body, medicine, technology, law, politics, psychology, and sociology that rehabilitation counselor's function most effectively.

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The purpose of the Virginia Commonwealth University's Student Association of Community Pharmacy is to provide a forum for pharmacy students to learn about the many career opportunities available in independent and community pharmacy practice and practice the advanced services that independent pharmacies can offer in the community.

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To provide pharmacy students with an opportunity to learn about hematology/oncology pharmacy and engage in the community dedicated to serving this patient population.

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SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about the profession of pharmacy, healthcare issues, and the poor minority represention in these areas. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute programs geared toward the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of minority communities.

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Students Fighting Human Trafficking is a interest group composed of VCU students interested in furthering our understanding of the widespread human trafficking problem both in our community and in others. We also hope to advance education, advocacy, and research on human trafficking.

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Provide an environment where students can share knowledge in pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes research.

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The Urban and Regional Planning Student Association (URPSA) supports the graduate Urban and Regional Planning program and its students at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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The mission of Women in Science is to support and promote the career development of women scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University by increasing the representation, participation, and leadership of women in scientific disciplines a by promoting the leadership skills, visibility, and academic policies required for success at Virginia Commonwealth University and in the sciences. Women in Science serves to facilitate communication and networking among its members and to serve the community of women scientists that will nurture the professional development of current and future women in science.

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