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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Neurology 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
1805121116
Program director
Pearce Korb
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
672
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.

In the latest application cycle the program received 672 applications and invited about 17% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
17%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates52%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White39%
  • Asian45%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Pearce Korb
Program coordinator
Coronda Lee
Coordinator phone
(804) 828-9583
Program phone
(804) 628-7905
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

PO Box 980599 1101 East Marshall Street, Room 6-017 Richmond, VA 23298-0599 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 and H-1B 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 6% of residents at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 672 applications and interviewed about 17% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

Applicants who sent Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 14%.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at PO Box 980599 1101 East Marshall Street, Room 6-017 Richmond, VA 23298-0599. 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 Pearce Korb. The program coordinator, Coronda Lee, is the usual contact for application questions.

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