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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.

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About Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

ACGME code
1405121433
Program director
Rebecca Forrest
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
34
First-year spots
Applicants
3,190
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
11%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 34 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,190 applications and invited about 16.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
34
Interview rate
16.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates68%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White53%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Rebecca Forrest
Program coordinator
Eve Birmingham
Coordinator phone
(804) 628-5775
Program phone
(804) 828-9276
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Dept of Internal Med, West Hospital, Rm 6-202 1200 East Broad Street, PO Box 980509 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 11% of residents at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 34 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 34 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 3,190 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at Dept of Internal Med, West Hospital, Rm 6-202 1200 East Broad Street, PO Box 980509 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 Rebecca Forrest. The program coordinator, Eve Birmingham, is the usual contact for application questions.

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