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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Family Medicine residency program in South Hill, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.

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About 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
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.