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Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program

Surgery residency program in Roanoke, Virginia, sponsored by Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

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About Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4405131345
Program director
Ashley Gerrish
Location
Roanoke, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,069
Latest cycle
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Roanoke, Virginia, sponsored by Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,069 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White59%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Ashley Gerrish
Program coordinator
Caroline Benne
Coordinator phone
(540) 981-7441
Sponsoring institution
Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Belleview Avenue at Jefferson Street PO Box 13367 Roanoke, VA 24033 Open in Google Maps

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program offer?

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program located?

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program is located at Belleview Avenue at Jefferson Street PO Box 13367 Roanoke, VA 24033. Its sponsoring institution is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Ashley Gerrish. The program coordinator, Caroline Benne, is the usual contact for application questions.

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