Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
South Hill, VA(Hill, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#591
Specialty Rank
$66,747
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#591
Family Medicine Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1743120C2YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 61
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 66.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 23%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is to produce community-centered family medicine physicians trained to meet the broad scope of medical needs in rural and underserved communities of Virginia and beyond through real-world learning that promotes diversity, civic engagement, discovery and innovation. Year 1 is in Richmond, VA at our large academic hospital. Years 2-3 are at our rural community hospital, 1.5 hours south of Richmond in South Hill, VA.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- 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
Salary Progression
$66,747
PGY-1
$68,608
PGY-2
$71,079
PGY-3
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: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
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $453K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $64K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 32.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 465K
- Median Age
- 50 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
75%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
11.38
Gas (per gallon)
$3.50
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1743120C2YOG
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lori Hill Landes
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Erin Van Vleet
- Contact Email:
- erin.vanvleet@vcuhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 49
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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