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Child Neurology Residency Program

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
Continued AccreditationACGME #1855121060UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System is an ACGME-accredited university-based Child Neurology residency program in Richmond, VA. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year and approximately 3 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $71,079. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
1
3 residents · 6 approved
PGY-1 salary
$71.1k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1743185C0

Accredited since 1989 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2009

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1743185C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Virginia Commonwealth U Hlth Sys-VA”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
33%
x
DO
67%
x
Women
67%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
14
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
14.3
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
Yes
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
26
Support team size

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

We are a strong, passionate team of more than 12,500 who take pride in caring for every person who comes through our doors. We lift each other up so we can provide the very best and safest care to those who need us most. Together. Every day. With the support of our university, we make up an academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, innovation and training tomorrow’s health care workforce. We continue to educate, research and evolve – staying on the cutting edge of care. As a community of innovators, every team member can contribute a spark of ingenuity igniting a force to discover the next cure, hold the next hand, solve the greatest challenges and create the health care of tomorrow. We foster an atmosphere of respect and welcoming for all communities. We infuse our teams with diverse talent that inspires everyone to contribute openly and freely, maximizing their impact and creating meaningful change for our patients and community. Join our team and help us create a new kind of patient experience. Join VCU Health. EEO Statement: VCU Health System strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against, or harassment of, team members, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex (sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. Pay Transparency Provisions: VCU Health System complies with the Pay Transparency Provisions.

Star Rating
4 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care3 better · 5 same · 0 worse
Mortality1 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 11 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$117K
Research
$0
Payments
21

Top payer: National Marrow Donor Program ($58K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Primary teaching site: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System · Richmond, VA

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Primary
Richmond, VA

Central Virginia VA Health Care System (Richmond)

Richmond, VA328 beds

Medical College of Virginia Hospitals

Richmond, VA813 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,065/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~25.6% of pay
Take-home$4,065/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,518/mo
State tax$341/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $71,079 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 5.75% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

State Income Tax
5.75%
Top marginal rate · 2025

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Ewa M Way, MD

Assistant Professor

Program Director

Ms. Coronda K Lee, BS

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Ms. Kelsey C Schneider

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System located?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System is located in Richmond, VA.
What type of program is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System is a university-based residency program.
Is Virginia Commonwealth University Health System ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Virginia Commonwealth University Health System holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has approximately 3 residents in training.
How much is rent near Virginia Commonwealth University Health System?
Median rent near Richmond, VA is ~$1,518/month for a 1BR and ~$1,930/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Virginia Commonwealth University Health System accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Virginia Commonwealth University Health System sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — Virginia Commonwealth University Health System reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Virginia Commonwealth University Health System require?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System reports a PGY-1 salary of $71,079. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Virginia Commonwealth University Health System?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Virginia Commonwealth University Health System to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Virginia Commonwealth University Health System have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Child Neurology residency program positions as they appear.