Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
VCU is a large urban academic medical center, with exceptional clinical training, and high patient acuity. We see >100 patients/year of all ages. We are Virginia's only burn center, busy level 1 trauma center, and a comprehensive stroke center.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Peter Moffett, MD
VCU Health
Primary Program Contact
Kindle Zimmerman, BS
VCU Health System
Locations
VCU Health
PO Box 980401
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
1201 Broad Rock Rd
Richmond, VA 23249
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
8260 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 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.