Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.
See how you matchAbout Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 1105121160
- Program director
- Peter Moffett
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 2%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.
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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates55%
- US DO graduates43%
- US IMGs2%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White81%
- Asian12%
- Black or African American2%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- American Indian or Alaska Native5%
- Other2%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Peter Moffett
- Program coordinator
- Kevin Keller
- Coordinator phone
- (804) 828-4860
- Program phone
- (804) 628-3168
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
1250 East Marshall Street, Main Hospital 2nd Floor, Suite 600, Rm 618 PO Box 980401 Richmond, VA 23298 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 Emergency Medicine program has 8% 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 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at 1250 East Marshall Street, Main Hospital 2nd Floor, Suite 600, Rm 618 PO Box 980401 Richmond, VA 23298. 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 Peter Moffett. The program coordinator, Kevin Keller, is the usual contact for application questions.