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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.

ACGME code
3005111366
Program director
Kimberly Sanford
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
531
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$69,083
Per year

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 531 applications and invited about 17.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $69,083 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 15 vacation days. 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
  • 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: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
5
Applications received
531
Interview rate
17.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates35%
  • US DO graduates41%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men29%
  • White71%
  • Asian18%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-15$69,0831530
PGY-25$71,0091530
PGY-34$73,5671530
PGY-43$76,4381530
PGY-5$80,7001530
Hours per week (PGY-1)
55
Days off per week
1.5
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
5
Time in outpatient clinics
25%
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training92%
  • Clinical practice8%

Contact and location

Program director
Kimberly Sanford
Program coordinator
Max Espinoza
Coordinator phone
(804) 827-0561
Program phone
(804) 347-4105
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

VCU Health Pathology Dept, Box 980662 1101 E Marshall Street Richmond, VA 23298-0662 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 24% of residents at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 5 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 531 applications and interviewed about 17.1% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 16%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

First-year residents at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program earn $69,083 a year and receive 15 vacation days. First-year residents work about 55 hours a week.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at VCU Health Pathology Dept, Box 980662 1101 E Marshall Street Richmond, VA 23298-0662. 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 Kimberly Sanford. The program coordinator, Max Espinoza, is the usual contact for application questions.

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