VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

700 new health professionals pledged commitment to patient care at Gulf Medical University's 26th White Coat Ceremony, joining 5,000 students from 102 nationalities. The event highlighted the integration of AI in healthcare education and the university's partnerships with 86 leading institutions globally.

VCU's Academic-Community Partnership Grant supports La Casa de la Salud in addressing health care access challenges for local Latinos, fostering research partnerships and translating findings into actionable health policies.

The 2024 NIDA International Forum, held in Montreal, featured over 200 attendees from 73 countries, focusing on addiction research, treatment, and policy. Key sessions included updates on NIDA's strategic priorities, discussions on drug policy reforms, medical cannabis education, opioid stigma in pharmacies, and real-world interventions. The event also highlighted international research collaborations and the importance of addressing substance use in humanitarian settings.