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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Radiology-Diagnostic 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
4205121203
Program director
Nicole Markwith
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed31%
  • Silver signal: interviewed38%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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 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.

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 31% of the time, silver signals about 38%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

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.

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