Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
The department provides comprehensive SCI rehab at VCU Health, Sheltering Arms Institute, and CVHCS. We aim to enhance quality of life through advanced rehab services. As one of 14 federally designated SCI Model Systems Centers-and one of only four with dual SCI/TBI designation-we offer world-class care. CVHCS hosts one of the nation's largest SCI&D units, serving over 2,400 veterans.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Sean M McAvoy, MD
McGuire VA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Sharon Mann
Central Virginia VA Health Care System
Locations
McGuire VA Med Ctr
SCI Pgm (128)
1201 Broad Rock Blvd
Richmond, VA 23249
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
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Jul 22, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Aug 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
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.