Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Richmond, VA(Richmond, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#69
Specialty Rank
$66,747
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#69
Plastic Surgery - Integrated Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3625100153
- NRMP Code:
- 1743362C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer experience in all plastic surgery sub-specialties through training at VCU Medical Center, Central VA Medical Center, & several community hospitals & clinics in the greater Richmond area. - Rotations are dedicated to hand surgery, burn surgery, craniofacial/pediatric plastic surgery, cosmetic & general reconstructive procedures. Other rotations include anesthesia, dermatology, breast imaging, upper extremity orthopedics, oral and maxillofacial, otolaryngology, vascular, & surgical oncolo
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,747
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
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
- 28.6%(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:
- 3625100153
- NRMP Code:
- 1743362C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tae Woon Chong
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/20/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/10/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1743362C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Contact Person:
- Lauren Simonetti
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2
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
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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