Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Thoracic SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Richmond, VA
3
Positions
33.3%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4605121126
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 42
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 20
- Female Faculty:
- 10.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Thoracic Surgery residency program is an ACGME-accredited, three-year program designed to enhance knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, and upper gastrointestinal diseases. At completion residents will be American Board of Thoracic Surgery eligible. Clinical Experience: VCU Medical Center is a level one trauma center and a major referral center for the entire state of Virginia.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$80,677
PGY-1
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4605121126
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 42
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1743460F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1
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
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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