The Medical College of Virginia was the name of the medical school that merged with the Richmond Professional Institute to form Virginia Commonwealth University. During this merger, the agreement stipulated that MCV would retain its name in perpetuity. The exact title by act is "The Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division of Virginia Commonwealth University." Under the direction of President Eugene Trani, VCU made a concerted effort to refer to MCV as the "VCU Medical Campus". Virginia Commonwealth University or VCU for short, is a large American research university with its main campus located in urban Richmond, Virginia. ... Virginia Commonwealth University VCU logo Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU, is a large public American research university with its main campuses located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. ...

There is now a small controversy as to the appropriate official name of the medical school . Currently, students and alumni are resorting to the Medical Society of Virginia's support to regain the original name of the institution.

Complete information on MCV can be found at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University VCU logo Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU, is a large public American research university with its main campuses located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. ...