Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in South Hill, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.
See how you matchAbout Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 1205100001
- Program director
- Lori Landes
- Location
- South Hill, Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 752
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 100%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in South Hill, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 752 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 61 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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 minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 15.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs22%
- Non-US IMGs78%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lori Landes
- Program coordinator
- Erin Van Vleet
- Coordinator phone
- (804) 461-9291
- Program phone
- (804) 828-9779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
1755 N Mecklenburg Ave South Hill, VA 23970 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 100% of residents at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% 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 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 752 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at 1755 N Mecklenburg Ave South Hill, VA 23970. 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 Lori Landes. The program coordinator, Erin Van Vleet, is the usual contact for application questions.