Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Richmond, VA(Richmond, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
#45
Specialty Rank
$71,079
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#45
Child neurology Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1855121060
- NRMP Code:
- 1743185C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 14.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 43
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 26
- Female Faculty:
- 48.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents will train at the Children's Hospital of Richmond, a new facility opened in spring of 2023. They will receive EEG exposure starting in their third year. The program also offers educational leave time, financial resources for fellows to attend regional and national neurological meetings, and support for new families including lactation rooms.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,079
PGY-1
$73,853
PGY-2
$77,971
PGY-3
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
- 26.8%(FREIDA)
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:
- 1855121060
- NRMP Code:
- 1743185C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ewa Way
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1743185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Contact Person:
- Kelsey Schneider
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 49
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 66.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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