University of Virginia Medical Center Program
About This Program
The University of Virginia Family Medicine residency program offers a well-balanced, varied curriculum, where professional development goes along with personal growth. - The curriculum emphasizes becoming an outstanding clinician, along with development of skills in leadership, quality improvement and evidence-informed decision making. Compassion, respect, excellence and wholeness are strongly held values. These, and the collegiality between faculty and residents, provide space for growth.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Day Gazewood, MD, MPH, AH
Univ of Virginia Health System
Primary Program Contact
Myrtha T Veldhuis
Univ of Virginia Health System
Locations
Univ of Virginia Health System
Dept of Family Medicine
PO Box 800729
Charlottesville, VA 22908
4012 Mckim Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.