Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
The Virginia Commonwealth University Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, directed by Dr. Seth Cheatham, offers comprehensive training in a high-volume academic practice with experienced sports medicine faculty. Fellows gain extensive experience in arthroscopic and open surgery of the knee, shoulder, and hip, outpatient sports medicine care, research, didactics, and athletic team coverage from the high school to professional levels. Through graduated autonomy, fellows are prepared for independent practice and the comprehensive management of sports medicine patients.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Seth A Cheatham, MD
VCU Health
Primary Program Contact
Chandra Chump
VCU Health
Locations
VCU Health
PO Box 980153
Richmond, VA 23298
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or 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
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Aug 3, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 23 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.