Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
VCU PM&R values diversity of experience. Balancing inpatient and outpatient training, our program emphasizes community outreach and building a strong foundation. As a resident you can volunteer with adaptive sports organizations, participate in integrative health programming, provide on-field sports coverage, and treat underserved populations in Richmond. In addition, we provide structured ultrasound workshops, interactive training, and resident retreats .
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jessica Lynn Hupe, MD
VCU Health System
Primary Program Contact
Julie Chiu, MD
VCU Health
Locations
VCU Health System
PO Box 980677
1223 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298-0677
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
1201 Broad Rock Rd
Richmond, VA 23249
2924 Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23220-1298
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
8254 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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
- 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 16, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 11, 2025 - Jan 6, 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-2 through PGY-4
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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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