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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Colon and Rectal SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Richmond, VA
1
Positions
0.0%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0605100001
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
1
Interviews:
28

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
5.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
5
Non-Physician Staff:
9
0
Female Faculty:
80.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our mission is to mentor future CRS leaders through education, research, and superior clinical care. Fellows receive state-of-the-art training in surgical care and management of colorectal disease, including anorectal, abdominal, endoscopic, robotic, and laparoscopic surgery. They also gain in-depth knowledge of colorectal disease, understand social and economic factors impacting medical practice, and explore ethics, quality assurance, and evidence-based medicine.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$80,677
PGY-1

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

City & State
Richmond, VA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0605100001
Total Positions:
1
Interviews:
28
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/14/2026 - 7/31/2026
Interview Period:
7/28/2026 - 9/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1743060F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1

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)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
100.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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