Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
We offer experience in all plastic surgery sub-specialties through training at VCU Medical Center, Central VA Medical Center, & several community hospitals & clinics in the greater Richmond area. - Rotations are dedicated to hand surgery, burn surgery, craniofacial/pediatric plastic surgery, cosmetic & general reconstructive procedures. Other rotations include anesthesia, dermatology, breast imaging, upper extremity orthopedics, oral and maxillofacial, otolaryngology, vascular, & surgical oncolo
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Paschalia Maria Mountziaris, MD
Virginia Commonwealth University Health
Primary Program Contact
Evan Ward, MD
VCU Health System
Locations
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
1201 Broad Rock Rd
Richmond, VA 23249
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
5801 Bremo Rd
Richmond, VA 23226-1999
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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 from a department chair
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 22, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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-1 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.