Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
Welcome to the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at VCU School of Medicine in vibrant Richmond, Virginia! Our three-year, ACGME-accredited program excels in comprehensive care and groundbreaking research for high-risk infants. We embrace diversity and offer exceptional training in neonatal critical care, research, and academic teaching. Our graduates consistently pass the Neonatal Boards on their first attempt and advance to leadership roles in clinical care, research, and education.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nayef Chahin
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Primary Program Contact
Karen Thompson-Weeks
Children's Hosp of Richmond VCU
Locations
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
1401 Johnston-Willis Dr
Richmond, VA 23235
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
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
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 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.