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ID: 4405121344
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Richmond, VA
Data Last updated: 3/28/2025
Overview
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Overview

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 well for the general surgery board exam so that they can go on to become competent leaders in their chosen fields.
Information
Program best described as
University-based
Primary teaching site
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Accredited length of training
5
Required length
5
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2025-2026 No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Rahul Jagdish Anand MD, BA
VCU Health System
PO Box 980135
1200 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23298
Tel: (804) 628-9789
Fax: (804) 828-5595
E-mail: rahul.anand@vcuhealth.org
Person to contact for more information about the program: Evan Ward BS
VCU Health System
PO Box 980135
1200 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23298-0135
Tel: (804) 628-9789
Fax: (804) 828-5595
E-mail: evan.ward@vcuhealth.org
Survey Received: 6/17/2024

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Location

VCU Health System
PO Box 980135
1200 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23298

Sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
PO Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549

Participant(s)

Central Virginia VA Health Care System (Richmond)
1201 Broad Rock Rd
Richmond, VA 23249

Winchester Medical Center
1840 Amherst St
Winchester, VA 22601-3340

Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
PO Box 980510
Richmond, VA 23298