Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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
2805121111
Program director
Kelley Dodson
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
279
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.7%
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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 279 applications and invited about 19.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
19.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White60%
  • Asian47%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Kelley Dodson
Program coordinator
Pamela Calhoun
Coordinator phone
(804) 828-3695
Program phone
(804) 828-3966
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

VCU Health System PO Box 980146 1200 E Broad St., 12th Floor, South Wing, Ste 313 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?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 279 applications and interviewed about 19.7% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 1%.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at VCU Health System PO Box 980146 1200 E Broad St., 12th Floor, South Wing, Ste 313 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 Kelley Dodson. The program coordinator, Pamela Calhoun, is the usual contact for application questions.

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