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ID: 1125111003
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Richmond, VA
Data Last updated: 3/28/2025
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Diverse EMS opportunity including urban, suburban, and rural agencies, robust air program, community, tactical, and disaster experiences. Open curriculum allows for fellow's interest. Three full time, EMS-certified faculty with additional EMS content experts. 54 ED hours monthly at Level 1 ACS trauma, pediatrics, and burn center in a thriving metropolitan setting with national acclaimed outdoor activity, food, and beverage scene. Internal moonlighting with competitive compensation.
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Program best described as
University-based
Primary teaching site
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Accredited length of training
1
Required length
1
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2025-2026 No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Program start dates July 2
Participates in ERAS® No
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Amir Louka MD
Virginia Commonwealth University
Main 2-500
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298-5023
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail: amir.louka@vcuhealth.org amir.louka@vcuhealth.org
Person to contact for more information about the program: Jeffrey D Ferguson MD, MS
VCU Health System
PO Box 980401
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298-0401
Tel: (804) 628-0386
Fax:
E-mail: jeffrey.ferguson@vcuhealth.org jeffrey.ferguson@vcuhealth.org
Survey Received: 7/9/2024

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Location

Virginia Commonwealth University
Main 2-500
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298-5023

Sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
PO Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549

Participant(s)

Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
PO Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298