Programs/Osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine/HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program
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Osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Blacksburg, VA(Blacksburg, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$67,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2755100002
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 5
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
VCOM has a strong musculoskeletal osteopathic medicine approach. Core faculty are diverse & provide the trainee with significant traditional OMM, hospital consults, and sports & regenerative medicine, acupuncture, & extensive pediatric exposure (infant and adolescent). ONMM residents receive extensive MSK ultrasound training to all them to sit for R-MSK certification. The ONMM3 residency has significant flexibility to tailor your experience to your needs or interest.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,000
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$67,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 101(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $347K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $65K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.5%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 151K
- Median Age
- 36 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.72
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
61%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2755100002
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 5
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Albert J Kozar
- Email:
- akozar@vcom.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- VCOM Sports & Osteopathic Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- VCOM Sports & Osteopathic Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Melissa D Simpkins
- Contact Email:
- msimpkins@vcom.edu
Program Size by Year
- 0
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 100.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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