Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Endocrinology Fellowship Program's innovative curriculum is designed to support trainees in acquiring the knowledge, attitudes and skills to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary care for patients with endocrine conditions, and growing as leaders in the field. The VCU program is distinguished by its rich clinical learning environment, experienced faculty who are committed to teaching, and the collegiality of its fellows.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Edmond Pryce Wickham, MD, MPH
VCU Health System
Primary Program Contact
Leslie Ac Aitken, MD
VCU Health System
Locations
VCU Health System
Box 980509 6th Fl East Wing
1200 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23290-0509
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
1201 Broad Rock Rd
Richmond, VA 23249
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- 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 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: 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
Aug 13, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 27, 2025 - Oct 22, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 12, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 26, 2026 - Oct 14, 2026
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-4 through PGY-5
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.