Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Internal Medicine 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.
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 | $69,083.00VCU 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 | $71,009.00VCU 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 | $73,567.00VCU 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 | $76,438.00VCU 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 | $80,700.00VCU 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 | $83,501.00VCU 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 | $86,568.00VCU 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 | $91,609.00VCU 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.
- 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 coordinator
- to teacher
- webmaster@vcu.edu
- Phone
- (804) 828-5565
Contact details checked October 26, 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.
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Internal Medicine residency at a glance
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System lists its Internal Medicine residency in Richmond, Virginia. The directory holds 15 Internal Medicine residency programs in Virginia, 1 of them in Richmond and 710 across 50 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 15 Internal Medicine residency programs in Virginia use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 699 Internal Medicine residency programs nationwide share that status.
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has 63 other programs listed in Richmond: Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary), Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), and Child Neurology, and 57 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond
- Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Child Neurology residency
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
Other Virginia cities with a listed Internal Medicine residency: Abingdon, Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Danville, Falls Church, Fishersville, Fredericksburg, Newport News.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Internal Medicine residency?
The directory places it in Richmond, Virginia.
How many Internal Medicine residency programs are there in Virginia?
This directory lists 15 in Virginia and 710 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Internal Medicine residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Internal Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Internal Medicine residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.