Ophthalmology Residency Program
Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemVirginia Commonwealth University Health System is an ACGME-accredited university-based Ophthalmology residency program in Richmond, VA. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 12 residents in training. It reports 16.7% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $68,608. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
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Overview
Accredited since 1954 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2023
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
No tracks listed
No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.
Residents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
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
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
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.
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.
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
PrimaryCentral Virginia VA Health Care System (Richmond)
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
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Location
Rental market & livability
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Livability
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People
Leadership
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 ACGME accreditation (continued, with warning).
- How many residents are at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System?
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has approximately 12 residents in training.
- Does Virginia Commonwealth University Health System accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 16.7% of Virginia Commonwealth University Health System's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. 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 $68,608. 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 Ophthalmology residency program positions as they appear.