Mission

The VCU Department of Family Medicine and Population Health exists to:

  • IMPROVE the health and wellbeing of the people of Virginia and beyond
  • ADVANCE the science of epidemiology, family medicine, and public health by means of innovative, interdisciplinary research
  • EDUCATE ourselves, our patients, our learners, and other stakeholders
  • PROVIDE high quality primary care, public health services, and lead their integration
  • TRAIN the next generation of epidemiologists, family physicians, and public health professionals

Vision Statement

The VCU Department of Family Medicine and Population Health seeks to be a leader in helping the people of Virginia and beyond achieve improved access to health care, improved health equity, and improved health outcomes.  Our vision is a world where all people are able to live healthier and happier lives through access to the best, most appropriate primary care and public health services that are grounded in the science of both family medicine and epidemiology.

Core Values

Collectively we value:

  • The opinion and voice of everyone in our Department
  • The diversity of our department members, our learners, and our patients
  • The benefit of effective cooperation and collaboration across multiple disciplines and professions
  • Service to our learners, patients, peers, and the people of Virginia
  • Continuous professional growth and development