University of Virginia Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlottesville, VA(Charlottesville, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
101
Positions
#35
Specialty Rank
$64,032
PGY1 Salary
0.9%
IMG %
#35
Internal Medicine Ranking
94th Percentile
Top 6% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1405121430
- NRMP Code:
- 1737140P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 101
- Interviews:
- 556
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 360
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 26
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 21
- Female Faculty:
- 38.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 27%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Department of Medicine is the largest and most clinically active within the University of Virginia Health System. We serve the medical needs of the entire state of Virginia and large portions of the surrounding states. Because we are also a national and international referral center, our residents are exposed to the full range of internal medicine.
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$64,032
PGY-1
$66,379
PGY-2
$69,131
PGY-3
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: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
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $375K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $73K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 349K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1405121430
- NRMP Code:
- 1737140P0
- Total Positions:
- 101
- Interviews:
- 556
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brian Scott Uthlaut
- Email:
- bu3m@virginia.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/14/2027
- 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:
- 196
- 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, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1737140C0, 1737140M0, 1737140P0, 1737140C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Virginia Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Virginia Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Nowoka J Hilton
- Contact Email:
- njh3s@virginia.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 36
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:36PGY-2:32PGY-3:33
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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