Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
About This Program
We are a clinically busy integrated vascular surgery program located in beautiful Richmond, Virginia with a strong focus on resident education. We have a robust complex vascular surgery curriculum comprising mature didactic and simulation curricula. Our aim is to prepare our residents with the technical skills and knowledge required to successfully pass the vascular surgery board examination and to ensure that they go on to become the top leaders in vascular surgery.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Daniel Henry Newton, MD
VCU Health
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Illidge, BS
VCU Health
Locations
VCU Health
Box 980108
1200 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23298-0108
Po Box 980549
Richmond, VA 23298-0549
1201 Broad Rock Rd
Richmond, VA 23249
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 from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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
Oct 6, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 20, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 6, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 20, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
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
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.