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Old Dominion University Program

Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Norfolk, VA(Norfolk, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#104
Specialty Rank
$64,009
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
#104
Emergency Medicine Ranking
64th Percentile
Top 36% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1105112050
NRMP Code:
2980110C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
207

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
100
0
Part-Time Physicians:
90
Female Faculty:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) is located in the coastal city of Norfolk, Virginia. The area is rich which historical sites and scenic beaches! The EVMS emergency medicine residency program is a fully accredited PGY-I through PGY-III program. Since the program's inception in 1981, it has maintained full accreditation by the ACGME. In 1992, EVMS emergency medicine became the 26th academic department of emergency medicine in the United States and the first (and best) in Virginia!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,009
PGY-1
$65,774
PGY-2
$67,536
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Norfolk, VA
Metropolitan Area
Norfolk, VA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
8,624,511

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
95(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$358K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
8,624,511
Median Age
40 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.73
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
63"
Humidity
65%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
11.38
Gas (per gallon)
$3.50
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,009
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,378
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1105112050
NRMP Code:
2980110C0STEP
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
207
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/8/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
11/3/2025 - 1/12/2026
Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2980110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Contact Person:
Lisa M Brennan
Contact Email:
brennalm@evms.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
6.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
40.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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