Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
Located at a leading academic center with a Level 1 trauma center, burn unit, transplant services, and advanced circulatory support, VCU's Anesthesia Critical Care Fellowship offers rich multidisciplinary training. Fellows serve a diverse, high-acuity population in Richmond, VA-an affordable, vibrant city with access to nature, culture, and major metro areas.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Rami Maarouf
Virginia Commonwealth University Health
Primary Program Contact
Stewart Pillow, MD
VCU Health
Locations
Virginia Commonwealth University Health
PO Box 980695
1200 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23298-5025
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
2220 Edward Holland Dr
Richmond, VA 23230
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 30 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.