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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Ophthalmology 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
2405121158
Program director
Vikram Brar
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
12.5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12.5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Contact and location

Program director
Vikram Brar
Program coordinator
Brenda Ayala
Coordinator phone
(804) 828-4715
Program phone
(804) 828-5208
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

VCU Health System MCV Hospitals 401 N 11th Street, 4th Floor MCVH Box 980438 Richmond, VA 23298-0438 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 12.5% of residents at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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 0%.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at VCU Health System MCV Hospitals 401 N 11th Street, 4th Floor MCVH Box 980438 Richmond, VA 23298-0438. 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 Vikram Brar. The program coordinator, Brenda Ayala, is the usual contact for application questions.

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