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University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center.

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About University of Virginia Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3405121089
Program director
Jeffrey Jenkins
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
497
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is a university Based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 497 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
13.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women18%
  • Men82%
  • White91%
  • Black or African American9%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeffrey Jenkins
Program coordinator
Elena Alba
Coordinator phone
(434) 243-5631
Program phone
(434) 243-5622
Sponsoring institution
University of Virginia Medical Center

P.O. Box 801004 545 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Suite 2400 Charlottesville, VA 22908-1004 Open in Google Maps

University of Virginia Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Virginia Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Virginia Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Virginia Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at University of Virginia Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Virginia Medical Center Program offer?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program received 497 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Virginia Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is University of Virginia Medical Center Program located?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is located at P.O. Box 801004 545 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Suite 2400 Charlottesville, VA 22908-1004. Its sponsoring institution is University of Virginia Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jeffrey Jenkins. The program coordinator, Elena Alba, is the usual contact for application questions.