Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.
See how you matchAbout Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 4005121223
- Program director
- Bushra Mubashshir
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 11
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,052
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.3%
- 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 Psychiatry residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,052 applications and invited about 11.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 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
- 11
- Interview rate
- 11.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates69%
- US DO graduates31%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women67%
- Men33%
- White33%
- Asian44%
- Black or African American13%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Bushra Mubashshir
- Program coordinator
- Jessica Drayton
- Coordinator phone
- (804) 828-9158
- Program phone
- (804) 828-9452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
VCU Health System 1200 East Broad Street PO Box 980710 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 Psychiatry program has 8% 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 11 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 1,052 applications and interviewed about 11.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at VCU Health System 1200 East Broad Street PO Box 980710 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 Bushra Mubashshir. The program coordinator, Jessica Drayton, is the usual contact for application questions.