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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Interventional radiology - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Richmond, VA(Richmond, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$68,608
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4165100002
NRMP Code:
1743416A0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Daniel John Komorowski
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
6.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
70
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
38.3%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Radiology residency program at VCU Health provides residents with significant procedural opportunities, and exposure to diverse patient populations in partnership with the VA Medical Center.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,608
PGY-1
$68,608
PGY-2
$71,079
PGY-3
$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
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
Metropolitan Area
Richmond, VA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
8,624,511

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
27.8%

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

Nominal Salary
$68,608
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$74,574
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4165100002
NRMP Code:
1743416A0YOG
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Daniel John Komorowski
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 1/1/1970
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1743416A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Contact Person:
Alex Nikazmerad
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2

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)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
30.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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