ID: 7055144021
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Richmond, VA
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
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VCU Medical Center is a high-acuity, tertiary academic facility and a Level 1 trauma, stroke, burn, and comprehensive cancer center. VCU is a safety net hospital, dedicated to providing care for a predominantly underserved patient population. Residents also gain experience at the nationally ranked VCU Children's Hospital of Richmond, a free-standing VCU-affiliated emergency department, and a local community ED. Residents have 20 weeks of electives that are customized to their interests.
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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 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® No
Other Application Service Used Residency CAS
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Christina Vitto MD
VCU Health System
PO Box 980401
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23019
Tel: (804) 628-0392
Fax:
E-mail: christina.vitto@vcuhealth.org
Person to contact for more information about the program: Kindle Zimmerman BS
VCU Health System
PO Box 980401
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
Tel: (804) 828-1405
Fax:
E-mail: Kindle.Zimmerman@vcuhealth.org
Survey Received: 6/11/2025

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Location

VCU Health System
PO Box 980401
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23019

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

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