Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
VCU offers many educational opportunities- simulation labs, EMIGS training, research mentoring, and board review opportunities. Residents are given the opportunity to attend regional/national conferences; away electives in the third year; and fourth year are given time to interview and study for boards. Additionally, we have a strong tradition of outstanding camaraderie among the residents and between the residents and faculty.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nicole W Karjane, MD, BS
VCU Health System
Primary Program Contact
Allison Dubinsky, MEd
VCU Health System
Locations
VCU Health System
Box 980034 Rm 8-454
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
1401 Johnston-Willis Dr
Richmond, VA 23235
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
200 Medical Park Blvd
Petersburg, VA 23805
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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 from a department chair
- 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: Clinical experience in 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
Sep 25, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.