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University of Virginia Medical Center Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlottesville, VA(Charlottesville, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#45
Specialty Rank
$64,032
PGY1 Salary
2.7%
IMG %
#45
Pediatrics Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3205111239
NRMP Code:
1737320C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
268

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
205
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
57
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
3.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
121
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
18
Female Faculty:
56.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
4%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

At the University of Virginia, we are committed to resident education and providing the highest quality care to our patients. We have one of the first home-visit programs in the nation, a global health track that allows residents to have an emphasis on training in global health, and many nationally funded ongoing resident-originated advocacy projects. Please reach out if you have any questions or want to learn more about our program.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,032
PGY-1
$66,379
PGY-2
$69,131
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Charlottesville, VA
Metropolitan Area
Charlottesville, VA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
8,624,511

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

Metropolitan Population
8,624,511
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

Nominal Salary
$64,032
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,764
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3205111239
NRMP Code:
1737320C0YOG
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
268
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lisa Hainstock
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 11/15/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
205

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
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1737320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Virginia Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Virginia Medical Center
Contact Person:
Michelle Garrison
Contact Email:
amg3da@uvahealth.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
205
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
2.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.7%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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