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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (EM)University-basedIMG: MODERATE
Richmond, VA
6
Positions
$73,853
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1145111001
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
31

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
24
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
3.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
6
Female Faculty:
42.90%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is a leading urban academic medical center known for its exceptional clinical training and high patient acuity. As the region's only Level 1 pediatric trauma center, burn center, and comprehensive stroke center, we provide critical, specialized care. Each year, we serve more than 28,000 patients, including individuals up to age 21 who are followed by pediatric subspecialists.

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)
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

48 weeks

Salary Progression

$73,853
PGY-1
$73,853
PGY-4
$77,971
PGY-5

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

City & State
Richmond, VA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1145111001
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
31
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/2/2026 - 8/14/2026
Interview Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1743114F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

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, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
14.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
28.6%
DO Classification
HIGH

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