Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kimberly Williams Sanford, MD, BS
VCU Health System
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth P Stoke, MBA
VCU Health System
Locations
VCU Health System
Dept. of Pathology
PO Box 980662
Richmond, VA 23298-0662
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
1201 Broad Rock Rd
Richmond, VA 23249
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
400 E Jackson St
Richmond, VA 23219-3694
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
- 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
Oct 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 24, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.