Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Richmond, VA(Richmond, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
44
Positions
#92
Specialty Rank
$66,747
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#92
Psychiatry Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4005121223
- NRMP Code:
- 1743400C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 44
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 58
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.6
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 33
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 37.9%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 8,624,511
- 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:
- 4005121223
- NRMP Code:
- 1743400C0
- Total Positions:
- 44
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Bushra M Shah
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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:
- 1743400C0, 1743400C1, 1743400C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Jessica Drayton
- Contact Email:
- jessica.drayton@vcuhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:11PGY-3:11PGY-4:11
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 5
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools