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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

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
3205121241
Program director
Jerome Chen
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
17
First-year spots
Applicants
1,436
Latest cycle
Interview rate
35%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
29%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 17 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,436 applications and invited about 35% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 29% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 51 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
17
Interview rate
35%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs21%

Demographics

  • Women81%
  • Men15%
  • White67%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Jerome Chen
Program coordinator
Deborah Sadm-Smith
Coordinator phone
(804) 828-4280
Program phone
(804) 827-0534
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Dept of Pediatrics, Pediatric Residency Program 1000 E. Broad Street, BOX 980264 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?

About 29% of residents at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% 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 17 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 17 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 1,436 applications and interviewed about 35% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at Dept of Pediatrics, Pediatric Residency Program 1000 E. Broad Street, BOX 980264 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 Jerome Chen. The program coordinator, Deborah Sadm-Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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