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Neuroradiology Residency Program

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
Initial AccreditationACGME #4235142001UniversityJ1J-1

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System is an ACGME-accredited university-based Neuroradiology residency program in Richmond, VA. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $76,835. 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
2
0 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
$76.8k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2024 · 1 years

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
2–4
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

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
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
56
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
3.2
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Unknown

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Star Rating
4 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
813
Tertiary care
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.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
34,126
ED visits
78,786
Inpatient surgeries
11,572
Outpatient surgeries
14,415
Births
2,494
Daily census
666
Full-time staff
7,664

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Medical College of Virginia Hospitals · Richmond, VA

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Medical College of Virginia Hospitals

Primary
Richmond, VA813 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

County figures for Richmond city, Virginia (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
5.75%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$62,671
−$16k vs US median
Avg Commute
22 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

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

People

Leadership

Brian N Suddarth, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Program Director

Ms. Amanda Altman

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Ms. Alexandra Nikazmerad

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 initial ACGME accreditation.
Does Virginia Commonwealth University Health System accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Virginia Commonwealth University Health System sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. 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 $76,835. 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 Neuroradiology residency program positions as they appear.