Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
This forensic pathology fellowship experience exists within a model state-wide medicolegal death investigation system. While fellows have a choice of fellowship location, future fellow's are encouraged to train in the Central Office located in Richmond, Virginia. Fellow's will have the opportunity to learn and develop their skillset in a new state of the art facility with access to neuropathology, anthropology and odontology services. Central Virginia offers an excellent lifestyle balance.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Jeffery Gofton, MD
Office of the Chief Medical Examier
Primary Program Contact
Max Espinoza, MD
Office of the Chief Med Examiner
Locations
Office of the Chief Medical Examier
Forensic Pathology Pgm
8550 Times Dispatch Blvd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
830 Southampton Ave
Norfolk, VA 23510
6600 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
10850 Pyramid Pl
Manassas, VA 20110
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)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
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 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Jul 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Dec 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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 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.