Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Richmond, VA(Richmond, Virginia Metropolitan Area Metro)
56
Positions
$66,747
PGY1 Salary
2.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0405111160
- NRMP Code:
- 1743040C0; 1743040R0; 1743040C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 56
- Interviews:
- 130
Contact Information
Praveen Dharmapalan Dharmapalan Prasanna
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 69
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 36.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
VCU's Anesthesiology Residency offers early, high-acuity exposure across diverse populations in Central Virginia's largest health system. Residents train in trauma, transplant, cardiac, pediatric, and regional anesthesia, supported by expert faculty and robust mentorship. The program emphasizes wellness, innovation, and global health, all in the vibrant, historic city of Richmond.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$66,747
PGY-1
$68,608
PGY-2
$71,079
PGY-3
$73,853
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 92(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $403K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $77K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
64"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.75
Gas (per gallon)
$3.31
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0405111160
- NRMP Code:
- 1743040C0; 1743040R0; 1743040C1
- Total Positions:
- 56
- Interviews:
- 130
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Praveen Dharmapalan Dharmapalan Prasanna
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2025 - 1/16/2026
- 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:
- 215
- 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:
- 1743040C0, 1743040R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Contact Person:
- Evan Marmerstein
- Contact Email:
- evan.marmerstein@vcuhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:15PGY-3:15PGY-4:15
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)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 2.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 18.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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