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University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlottesville, VA(Charlottesville, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#41
Specialty Rank
$64,134
PGY1 Salary
7.4%
IMG %
#41
Family Medicine Ranking
95th Percentile
Top 5% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205111317
NRMP Code:
1737120C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
142

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
33
Non-Physician Staff:
16
Part-Time Physicians:
6
Female Faculty:
51.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
35%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The University of Virginia Family Medicine residency program offers a well-balanced, varied curriculum, where professional development goes along with personal growth. - The curriculum emphasizes becoming an outstanding clinician, along with development of skills in leadership, quality improvement and evidence-informed decision making. Compassion, respect, excellence and wholeness are strongly held values. These, and the collegiality between faculty and residents, provide space for growth.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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)
  • Alternative/complementary medicine 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

$64,134
PGY-1
$66,793
PGY-2
$69,131
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully 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):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
88(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$375K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$73K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
27.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
8,624,511
Median Age
43 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.5
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
88°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
68%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
14.5
Gas (per gallon)
$4.47
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,134
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,880
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205111317
NRMP Code:
1737120C0YOG
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
142
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
John Day Gazewood
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/26/2026 - 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:
215

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:
1737120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Virginia Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Virginia Medical Center
Contact Person:
Myrtha T Veldhuis
Contact Email:
mtv4m@vuvahealth.org

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:
28
Unpaid Leave Days:
10

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
7.4%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
3.7%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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