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University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlottesville, VA(Charlottesville, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#33
Specialty Rank
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#33
Radiation oncology Ranking
63rd Percentile
Top 37% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4305111104
NRMP Code:
1737430A0J1H1B
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
7
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
28.60%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
92%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Residents are exposed to a broad mix of clinical experiences during their residency training and have the opportunity to pursue a wide range of research and scholarly activities as well as supplemental rotations in areas of special interest both in the US and internationally. Our program excels in brachytherapy, radiosurgery, SBRT, and supporting the individual needs of our trainees.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,250
PGY-1
$64,134
PGY-2
$66,793
PGY-3
$69,440
PGY-4
$72,198
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
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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
26.0%

Demographics & Community

Population
349K
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
$68,250
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,557
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4305111104
NRMP Code:
1737430A0J1H1B
Total Positions:
6
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
David Penberthy
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2024 - 1/31/2025
Interview Period:
11/1/2024 - 1/31/2025
Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
No

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 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1737430A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Virginia Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Virginia Medical Center
Contact Person:
Rebekah McComb
Contact Email:
rm5dg@uvahealth.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
5.6%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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