UrologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Urology residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center.

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About University of Virginia Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4805121151
Program director
Nora Kern, MD
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
241
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is a university Based Urology residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 241 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Urology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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.

  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White54%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander8%
  • Other15%

Contact and location

Program director
Nora Kern, MD
Program coordinator
Meghan Rover
Coordinator phone
(434) 243-7440
Program phone
(434) 243-1454
Sponsoring institution
University of Virginia Medical Center

P.O. Box 800422 Charlottesville, VA 22908 Open in Google Maps

University of Virginia Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Virginia Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Virginia Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Virginia Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Urology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Virginia Medical Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Urology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is University of Virginia Medical Center Program located?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is located at P.O. Box 800422 Charlottesville, VA 22908. Its sponsoring institution is University of Virginia Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

The program director is Nora Kern, MD. The program coordinator, Meghan Rover, is the usual contact for application questions.

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