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VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Newport News, Virginia, sponsored by Riverside Regional Medical Center.

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About VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1205131323
Program director
John Brady
Location
Newport News, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
482
Latest cycle
Interview rate
36.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Newport News, Virginia, sponsored by Riverside Regional Medical Center. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 482 applications and invited about 36.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. 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 track.

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 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
13
Interview rate
36.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates76%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White55%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
John Brady
Program coordinator
Sydney Keever
Coordinator phone
(757) 594-3890
Program phone
(757) 594-3800
Sponsoring institution
Riverside Regional Medical Center

VCU - Riverside Family Medicine Residency 10510 Jefferson Avenue, Suite B Newport News, VA 23601 Open in Google Maps

VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center 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 VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program offer?

VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program offers 13 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program?

VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program received 482 applications and interviewed about 36.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program located?

VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program is located at VCU - Riverside Family Medicine Residency 10510 Jefferson Avenue, Suite B Newport News, VA 23601. Its sponsoring institution is Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is John Brady. The program coordinator, Sydney Keever, is the usual contact for application questions.