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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.

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About Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

ACGME code
0405111160
Program director
Praveen Dharmapalan Prasanna
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,036
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 11 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,036 applications and invited about 17.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Anesthesiology interview rate of 16.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
17.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White46%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Praveen Dharmapalan Prasanna
Program coordinator
Evan Marmerstein
Coordinator phone
(84) 828-0733
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Department of Anesthesiology PO Box 980695 Richmond, VA 23298-0459 Open in Google Maps

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program offer?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program offers 11 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 1,036 applications and interviewed about 17.7% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at Department of Anesthesiology PO Box 980695 Richmond, VA 23298-0459. Its sponsoring institution is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.

Who is the program director of Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

The program director is Praveen Dharmapalan Prasanna. The program coordinator, Evan Marmerstein, is the usual contact for application questions.

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