Fellowships/Complex General Surgical Oncology (GS)/Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
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Complex General Surgical Oncology (GS)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Richmond, VA
2
Positions
50.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4465144001
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 31
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 5.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 27.30%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Division of Surgical Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University's VCU Medical Center offers one fellowship position each year into a 2-year program of advanced training in complex general surgical oncology and cancer research. Twenty months (17 months on surgical oncology) are entirely clinical, and 4 months are devoted to basic research. The goal of the training experience is to produce an academic surgeon who is capable of taking a leadership role in the multi-disciplinary care of cancer
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
16 weeks
Salary Progression
$80,677
PGY-1
Benefits Package Details
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Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
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Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4465144001
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 31
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 3/1/2026 - 5/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 4/1/2026 - 5/16/2026
- 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:
- 1743446F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-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)
- 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
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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