Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
Our program includes many interdisciplinary clinics- feeding, aerodigestive, pancreas/ TPAIT, IBD, EoE/EGID, and liver clinic. Along with an interdisciplinary neurogastroenterology program including neurology, PM&R, psychology, autonomic specialists and OT that provides care for children with DGBI. Fellows are also exposed to a variety of procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, video capsule, pH impedance/Bravo, endoflip, RSB, and motility studies including esophageal, AD, colonic, and ARM.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gisela Chelimsky
Virginia Commonwealth Univ Health System
Primary Program Contact
Lisa Wawrzyniak, MD
Virginia Commonwealth Univ Health System
Locations
Virginia Commonwealth Univ Health System
Pediatric Gastroenterology Pgm
1000 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23219
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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: 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 22, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 21, 2026 - Oct 30, 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
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-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.