Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Richmond, VA(Richmond, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#95
Specialty Rank
$63,539
PGY1 Salary
26.7%
IMG %
#95
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3005111366
- NRMP Code:
- 1743300C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 26
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 42.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The VCUH department of pathology offers residency training in anatomic, clinical, combined anatomic and clinical pathology, or combined anatomic and neuropathology. In addition, fellowship training is offered in surgical pathology, cytopathology, neuropathology, molecular genetic pathology, hematopathology, and forensic pathology (at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner).
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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,539
PGY-1
$65,341
PGY-2
$67,694
PGY-3
$70,336
PGY-4
$74,258
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 30.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 183K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3005111366
- NRMP Code:
- 1743300C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kimberly Williams Sanford
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/9/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/23/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1743300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Contact Person:
- Pamela Y Adams-Lewis
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
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
- 26.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 59th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 26.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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