Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Surgical Pathology Program
About This Program
Program designed for individuals who wish to pursue intense training in surgical pathology. Medium size program with great specimen mixture in all subspecialties. The clinical environment promotes gradual responsibility and independent work to build diagnostic confidence and maturity. Both a generalist track and a subspecialty advanced track are offered.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Valentina Robila, MD, PhD
VCU Health System
Primary Program Contact
Barbara Herrera
VCU Health System
Locations
VCU Health System
Selective Pathology Pgm
PO Box 980662
Richmond, VA 23298
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
Application Information
No Program Match
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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
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 4 through Year 7
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.