Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
-Nationally known and engaged program leadership--Faculty and resident collaboration for didactic resident education--Unparalleled clinical training in brachytherapy and all advanced radiation modalities--Lifelong mentorship--Highly diverse patient population: urban, rural, underserved and multicultural-- Excellent Work/Life balance in a mid-sized city with lots to do and see. Within easy access to the mountains, beaches and Washington, DC.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Emma Charlotte Fields, MD
VCU Health System
Primary Program Contact
Jo Lombardi
VCU Health System
Locations
VCU Health System
Box 980058
1001 E Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23298
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
262 Danny Thomas Pl
Memphis, TN 38105
1201 Broad Rock Rd
Richmond, VA 23249
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 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.