About the VCRHMThe Virginia Colloquium on the Rhetoric of Health and Medicine (VCRHM) is a meeting of scholars in the rhetoric of health and medicine in Virginia that allows researchers to connect and pursue research across the Commonwealth.
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About the VCRHMThe Virginia Colloquium on the Rhetoric of Health and Medicine (VCRHM) connects Virginia institutions and scholars working in RHM; offers opportunities for connection and collaboration, especially for graduate and undergraduate students; and facilitates collaborative research that advances knowledge and improves health outcomes in Virginia and surrounding communities.
The VCRHM will feature a keynote address from Dr. Kirk St.Amant from Louisiana Tech University, student research presentations, lightning round research sessions, and opportunities to discuss funding, collaborative research, and mentoring. Read more about VCRHM programming here. |
2018 Colloquium: June 9, 2018Visit the Registration page to register for VCRHM, and visit the Program page for more information about the VCRHM and presenters.
Attendance is open to anyone. Participants will hear graduate students present dissertation or thesis research; undergraduate students present during research poster presentations; and researchers of all levels discuss research and collaboration opportunities during a lightning round session. Please see the Special Issue Call for Papers on the Rhetoric of Health and Medical Policy for publishing opportunities related to VCRHM. |
Our Team
The VCRHM is managed collaboratively through a joint effort of scholars at the Virginia universities below. These partnering units work to encourage further collaboration, facilitate deliverables and outcomes, and pursue funding for RHM research in the Commonwealth.
George Mason University
Members:
Heidi Y. Lawrence, PhD Elizabeth Ferguson, PhD Candidate Rachael Graham Lussos, PhD Student Lourdes Fernandez, PhD Candidate |
Virginia TechMembers:
Bernice Hausman, PhD Kelly Pender, PhD |
James Madison University
Members:
Lori Beth De Hertogh, PhD Michael Klein, PhD Cathryn Molloy, PhD |
Questions?Please contact us with any questions about the VCRHM, the 2018 CFP, or other research or mentoring opportunities.
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