Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program Radiology-Diagnostic Residency
Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.
See how you matchAbout Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 4205121203
- Program director
- Nicole Markwith
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 883
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 7%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 883 applications and invited about 11.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Radiology-Diagnostic programs, which interview about 14% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 11.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates56%
- US DO graduates37%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White63%
- Asian30%
- Hispanic or Latino15%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nicole Markwith
- Program coordinator
- Alexandra Nikazmerad
- Coordinator phone
- (804) 828-3524
- Program phone
- (804) 828-6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Medical College of Virginia PO Box 980615 1200 E Broad Street, Rm 2-208 Richmond, VA 23298-0615 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 7% of residents at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% 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 8 first-year Radiology-Diagnostic positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 883 applications and interviewed about 11.1% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.
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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.
Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at Medical College of Virginia PO Box 980615 1200 E Broad Street, Rm 2-208 Richmond, VA 23298-0615. 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 Nicole Markwith. The program coordinator, Alexandra Nikazmerad, is the usual contact for application questions.