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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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
7005132077
Program director
David Friedel
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
308
Latest cycle
Interview rate
33.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 308 applications and invited about 33.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

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
4
Interview rate
33.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White63%
  • Asian38%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
David Friedel
Program coordinator
Dawn Hunt
Coordinator phone
(804) 828-6685
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

VCU Med-Peds Residency Program 1000 E Broad St Box 980163 Richmond, VA 23298-0163 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?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% 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 Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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 308 applications and interviewed about 33.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at VCU Med-Peds Residency Program 1000 E Broad St Box 980163 Richmond, VA 23298-0163. 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 David Friedel. The program coordinator, Dawn Hunt, is the usual contact for application questions.