Programs/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Richmond, VA(Map, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#24
Specialty Rank
$68,608
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#24
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3405121069
- NRMP Code:
- 1743340A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 28
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
VCU PM&R values diversity of experience. Balancing inpatient and outpatient training, our program emphasizes community outreach and building a strong foundation. As a resident you can volunteer with adaptive sports organizations, participate in integrative health programming, provide on-field sports coverage, and treat underserved populations in Richmond. In addition, we provide structured ultrasound workshops, interactive training, and resident retreats .
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,608
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
- 71.7(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $339,800
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,440
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.2%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 8,624,511
- Population
- 8,624,511
- Median Household Income
- $87,249
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 136.6%
- Median Commute Time
- 62 min
- Use Public Transportation
- 12.8%
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
Purchasing Power Analysis
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3405121069
- NRMP Code:
- 1743340A0
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jessica Lynn Hupe
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 10/16/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/11/2025 - 1/6/2026
- 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
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
- NRMP Codes:
- 1743340A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sheltering Arms Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sheltering Arms Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Sharon Mann
- Contact Email:
- sharon.mann@vcuhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
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
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 58.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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