Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Cytopathology (PTH)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Richmond, VA
2
Positions
100.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3075121055
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 3
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50.00%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Fellows are trained to become proficient in ultrasound-guided FNA, using the resources of a dedicated Pathology biopsy clinic. All needle core biopsies are kept together with the smears and signed out by the Cytology service, providing continuous exposure of the fellows to surgical pathology of a variety of organ systems.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$73,853
PGY-1
$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
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3075121055
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 3
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 9/9/2025
- Interview Period:
- 8/14/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2
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, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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