Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Anesthesiology residency in Richmond, VA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency based at VCU Medical Center in downtown Richmond and the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. Residents gain heavy exposure to trauma, liver and solid organ transplantation, cardiac, critical care, pediatric (Children's Hospital of Richmond) and regional anesthesia, with protected Thursday lectures followed by POCUS and simulation training. The program offers categorical and reserved (R) tracks, international elective rotations in Toluca, Mexico, and in-house fellowships in several subspecialties.
Summarized from the program’s official website, checked October 4, 2026. Confirm details with the program.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $69083.00VCU Health System published annual housestaff salary; biweekly payroll. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $71009.00VCU Health System published annual housestaff salary; biweekly payroll. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $73567.00VCU Health System published annual housestaff salary; biweekly payroll. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $76438.00VCU Health System published annual housestaff salary; biweekly payroll. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $80700.00VCU Health System published annual housestaff salary; biweekly payroll. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $83501.00VCU Health System published annual housestaff salary; biweekly payroll. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $86568.00VCU Health System published annual housestaff salary; biweekly payroll. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $91609.00VCU Health System published annual housestaff salary; biweekly payroll. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- pgy_salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident compensation schedule for 2026–2027. VCU Health System published annual housestaff salary; biweekly payroll. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Praveen Prasanna, M.D.
- Associate Program Director Anesthesiology Residency
- Michael Trostler M.D
- Associate Program Director Anesthesiology Residency
- Laura Webb
- Vice Chair for Education; Associate Director, Anesthesia Residency Program
- Jay Shapiro, M.D.
- Interim Chair
- Mark Nelson, M.D., M.Ed.
- Phone
- (804) 828-0733
Contact details checked October 4, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.