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HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program

Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Blacksburg, VA(Blacksburg, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$61,048
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9995100206
NRMP Code:
2192999P1
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
234
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$61,048
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Blacksburg, VA
Metropolitan Area
Blacksburg, VA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
101(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$347K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$65K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
151K
Median Age
36 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.72
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
61%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
43

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,048
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$60,444
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9995100206
NRMP Code:
2192999P1
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Peter J Recupero
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
4
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
218
Min Step 2 Score:
234

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:
2192999P1, 2192999P

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM
Primary Teaching Site:
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM
Contact Person:
Donna Underwood
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
234
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
75.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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