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Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program

Family Medicine residency program in Front Royal, Virginia, sponsored by Valley Health System.

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About Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program

ACGME code
1205121627
Program director
Candace Wise
Location
Front Royal, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
279
Latest cycle
Interview rate
34.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Front Royal, Virginia, sponsored by Valley Health System. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 279 applications and invited about 34.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • 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
6
Interview rate
34.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates71%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White47%
  • Asian47%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%

Contact and location

Program director
Candace Wise
Program coordinator
Tina Krajacic
Coordinator phone
(540) 636-2028
Sponsoring institution
Valley Health System

351 Valley Health Way, Suite 300 Front Royal, VA 22630 Open in Google Maps

Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program: frequently asked questions

Does Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program sponsor visas?

Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice 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 Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program IMG-friendly?

Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program offer?

Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program?

Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program received 279 applications and interviewed about 34.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program located?

Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program is located at 351 Valley Health Way, Suite 300 Front Royal, VA 22630. Its sponsoring institution is Valley Health System.

Who is the program director of Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Program?

The program director is Candace Wise. The program coordinator, Tina Krajacic, is the usual contact for application questions.