Riverside Regional Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program offers 6 blocks of electives in Point of Care Ultrasound, Ultrasound Guided Pain Management, Behavioral Economics, Sports Medicine, Cardiothroacic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Dermatology, Vascular Surgery, Pulmonology, Rheumatology and more.-We have a dedicated curriculum on POCUS, personal finance, leadership, and professional development.-Our Transitional Year Residency is ACGME Accredited for 12 residents and has filled all positions since the 1970's. Our graduates excel in leade
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Richard E Slama, MD
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Heather P Davis, MHA
Riverside Regional Med Ctr
Locations
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Department of Medical Education
500 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601-1929
500 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
800 W Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
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
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)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.