Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Hospice and Palliative MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Richmond, VA
4
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5405114018
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 14
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.50
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 66.70%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Well established, nationally known, award-winning program. Great Palliative Care Unit and consult service. Excellent high-quality community based, and hospice experience. Tremendous interdisciplinary team at VCU and Central Virginia VA Health Care System. Full academic program with active research and QI component. Additionally, our Palliative Project ECHO, telemedicine, and other community programs create invaluable opportunities to connect with clinicians across Virginia and beyond.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$73,853
PGY-1
$73,853
PGY-4
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:
- 5405114018
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 14
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/20/2026 - 9/18/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/24/2026 - 10/9/2026
- 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
- NRMP Codes:
- 1743540F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4
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
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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