Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Richmond, VA(Richmond, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$73,853
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0205121056
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 18
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 70%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
This combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics training program has been in existence at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System for several decades. Our mission is to prepare specialists who are well rounded in Allergy & Immunology. These specialists will not only provide expert medical care for patients with allergic and immunologic disorders, but also serve as consultants, educators; being critical in interpreting medical research in asthma, allergic, and immunologic diseases.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$73,853
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
$73,853
PGY-4
$77,971
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 92(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $403K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $77K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.8%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 8,624,511
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
64"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.75
Gas (per gallon)
$3.31
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0205121056
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 18
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Wei Zhao
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/15/2026 - 9/14/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/11/2026 - 10/23/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1743020F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Contact Person:
- Cesley Watkins
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 49
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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