Educational Programs & Opportunities
The VCU Department of Internal Medicine is committed to the training and education of the physicians and health care professionals of tomorrow, the physicians and health care professionals of today and the community-at-large. At VCU, trainees benefit from world-class resources and will gain clinical and procedural experience under the guidance of nationally recognized faculty that have received local, regional, national and international recognition for excellence in clinical practice, research and education.
The leadership and entire team at the DOIM Office of Educational Affairs (OEA) are committed to serving our learners, faculty, and programs. From curriculum development, educational programming, faculty teaching development, accreditation, and alumni verifications, our team of dedicated educational professionals are ready to assist you throughout your educational pursuits and career.
Education
Our education and training opportunities include:
MGR
Lecture series
Medical Ground Rounds
The VCU Department of Internal Medicine hosts Medical Grand Round series that features VCU affiliated speakers as well as other nationally recognized speakers in today's medicine to lecture on clinically relevant issues. MGRs are hosted at noon on Thursdays.
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Training Verification
Official verification of successful completion of training
Verification of Training
The Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Internal Medicine Office of Educational Affairs provides official verification of successful completion of training to any past graduate of an Internal Medicine program (internship, residency, or fellowship) and to a credentialing body using our standard verification letter and/or your institutional form. To obtain a verification of training, click here.
Contact
OEA Leadership

J. Christian Barrett, MD
Associate Chair for Education

J. Christian Barrett, MD
Associate Chair for Education
Internal Medicine
Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care
Email: john.barrett@vcuhealth.org

David Jessee, MD, FHM
Director, Acting Internship

David Jessee, MD, FHM
Director, Acting Internship
Internal Medicine
Email: david.jessee@vcuhealth.org

Rebecca Forrest, MD
Program Director - Residency Training Program

Rebecca Forrest, MD
Program Director - Residency Training Program
Internal Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Email: rebecca.miller@vcuhealth.org

Eve Birmingham, MBA
Associate Administrator of Education

Eve Birmingham, MBA
Associate Administrator of Education
Internal Medicine
Office of Educational Affairs
Phone: (804) 628-5775