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Old Dominion University Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Norfolk, VA(Norfolk, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
$65,929
PGY1 Salary
14.9%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205121319
NRMP Code:
2980120C1YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
123

Contact Information

Karo Gary Ohanian
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
41.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program fosters a team-based approach to patient care both in the hospital and in the clinic. We are the largest family medicine program in Virginia with 18 core-faculty. Our program operates at two continuity clinics (Ghent and Portsmouth Family) as well as at two hospitals (Norfolk General Hospital and Maryview Medical Center). During clinic blocks, our residents are afforded two half-days of admin time per week and faculty support is always present for both the clinic and the hospital.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

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
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,929
PGY-1
$67,747
PGY-2
$69,561
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

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
25.7%(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
$65,929
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,399
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205121319
NRMP Code:
2980120C1YOG
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
123
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Karo Gary Ohanian
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 1/13/2027
Interview Period:
10/13/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
210

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:
2980120C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Primary Teaching Site:
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Contact Person:
Latisha Tucker
Contact Email:
tuckerLE@evms.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
16
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:16
PGY-2:16
PGY-3:16

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
35
Unpaid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
14.9%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
22nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
27.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

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