Transitional YearCommunity-based

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Newport News, Virginia, sponsored by Riverside Regional Medical Center.

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About Riverside Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9995100170
Program director
Richard Slama
Location
Newport News, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
790
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Newport News, Virginia, sponsored by Riverside Regional Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 790 applications and invited about 17% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
17%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White55%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Richard Slama
Program coordinator
Heather Davis
Coordinator phone
(757) 594-3945
Sponsoring institution
Riverside Regional Medical Center

500 J Clyde Morris Boulevard Department of Medical Education Newport News, VA 23601 Open in Google Maps

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Riverside Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Riverside Regional Medical Center Program?

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program received 790 applications and interviewed about 17% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Riverside Regional Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Riverside Regional Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Riverside Regional Medical Center Program located?

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program is located at 500 J Clyde Morris Boulevard Department of Medical Education Newport News, VA 23601. Its sponsoring institution is Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Riverside Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Richard Slama. The program coordinator, Heather Davis, is the usual contact for application questions.