DermatologyCommunity-based

HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program

Dermatology residency program in Blacksburg, Virginia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM.

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About HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program

ACGME code
0805100132
Program director
Chad Johnston
Location
Blacksburg, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
224
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program is a community-based Dermatology residency program in Blacksburg, Virginia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 224 applications and invited about 13.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Dermatology interview rate of 12.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
13.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Chad Johnston
Program coordinator
Donna Underwood
Coordinator phone
(540) 953-5445
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM

3700 South Main Street C/O GME Blacksburg, VA 24060 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program sponsor visas?

HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program IMG-friendly?

HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program offer?

HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program offers 2 first-year Dermatology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program?

HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program received 224 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program located?

HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program is located at 3700 South Main Street C/O GME Blacksburg, VA 24060. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program?

The program director is Chad Johnston. The program coordinator, Donna Underwood, is the usual contact for application questions.

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