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Cynthia Messmer, Ph.D.

Cynthia Messmer, Ph.D.Coordinator of graduate programs

Phone: (804) 827-4995
E-mail: cmmessmer@vcu.edu

Role/responsibilities

  • Provides coordination and serves as a liaison with VCU-affiliated family medicine residencies throughout Virginia.
  • Edits the departmental newsletter.
  • Develops and coordinates faculty development meetings for the department and residency faculty.
  • Coordinates the department Web site content.

Education

  • Ph.D., public policy and administration – Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.
  • M.A. – West Virginia College of Graduate Studies, Institute, W.V.
  • B.A. – Brown University, Providence, R.I.

Previous experience

  • Director, Medical Alumni Relations, VCU School of Medicine
  • Associate dean for admissions, VCU School of Medicine
  • Clinic administrator, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Director of financial aid, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Director of alumni and physician placement, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine