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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Surgery 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
4405121344
Program director
Rahul Anand
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,373
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Richmond, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,373 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
6
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White56%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Rahul Anand
Program coordinator
Evan Ward
Coordinator phone
(804) 628-9789
Program phone
(804) 827-0622
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

VCU Medical Center PO Box 980135 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?

About 4% of residents at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System 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 Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program offer?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program received 1,373 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program located?

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program is located at VCU Medical Center PO Box 980135 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 Rahul Anand. The program coordinator, Evan Ward, is the usual contact for application questions.

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