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
Jordan Hylton, DO
VCU Health System
Primary Program Contact
Allison Dubinsky
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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: 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 22 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.