Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Richmond, VA(Richmond, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#116
Specialty Rank
$68,608
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#116
Dermatology Ranking
19th Percentile
Top 81% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0805121090
- NRMP Code:
- 1743080A0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 85%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The VCU Department of Dermatology residency program produces excellent clinical dermatologists. Our dedicated faculty as well as wide breadth of patient population and pathology ensure that our graduates are fully prepared for practice in any clinical setting.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,608
PGY-1
$68,608
PGY-2
$71,079
PGY-3
$73,853
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 92(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $403K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $77K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.8%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 8,624,511
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
64"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.75
Gas (per gallon)
$3.31
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0805121090
- NRMP Code:
- 1743080A0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kimberly Scott Salkey
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 9/28/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/22/2027 - 1/23/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1743080A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Contact Person:
- Amanda Harrison
- Contact Email:
- amanda.harrison@vcuhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 49
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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