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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Plastic Surgery - Integrated 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
3625100153
Program director
Paschalia Mountziaris
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
365
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.5%
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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 365 applications and invited about 14.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 10.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Plastic Surgery - Integrated program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14.5%
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

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White33%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Paschalia Mountziaris
Program coordinator
Tina Robertson
Coordinator phone
(804) 828-5320
Program phone
(804) 828-3033
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Box 980154 1200 E. Broad St., 16th Floor, North Wing 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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated 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 2 first-year Plastic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 365 applications and interviewed about 14.5% of applicants. The typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 10.4%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

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 5%.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at Box 980154 1200 E. Broad St., 16th Floor, North Wing 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 Paschalia Mountziaris. The program coordinator, Tina Robertson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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