Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Richmond, VALast Updated: 8/20/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
4 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
50%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
0%

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required (52 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$76K-$84K

Year 4 through Year 6

Year 4
$76,438
Year 5
$80,700
Year 6
$83,501

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.

Vacation Days21
Sick Days30