Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
We are a clinically busy and diverse general surgery program located in beautiful Richmond, Virginia with a focus on resident education. We have a robust clinical curriculum paired with mature didactic and simulation curricula. Most residents choose to do one to two years of academic time after the PGY2 year. Our aim is to prepare our trainees for the general surgery board exam so that they can go on to become competent leaders in their chosen fields.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rahul Jagdish Anand, MD, BA
VCU Health System
Primary Program Contact
Rulla Haboush, BS
VCU Health System
Locations
VCU Health System
PO Box 980135
1200 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23298
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
1201 Broad Rock Rd
Richmond, VA 23249
1840 Amherst St
Winchester, VA 22601-3340
Po Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
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(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
Oct 6, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 14, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 5, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 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-5
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.