Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
This program is committed to producing outstanding clinical cardiologist with a sound academic base. We support our graduates to career paths in both private practice and academic medicine. For candidate interested in an academic career we offer a clinician research track (T32). The fellows receive a very balanced exposure to all aspects of cardiology, allowing them to choose practice or further training in subspecialty cardiology.
Total Program Size
6
8
7
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1743141F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
75
Required letters of recommendation
4
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
45
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
60
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
8
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1415121022
Beeper or Home Call
6
6
Program Director
First Name
Gautham
Last Name
Kalahasty
Degrees
MD
Address
VCU Health System
Cardiovascular Disease Pgm
PO Box 980053
Richmond, VA 23298-0509
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.436048 37.540725)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jeanette
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Wood
Address
VCU Health System
Cardiovascular Disease Pgm
PO Box 980509
Richmond, VA 23298-0509
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.436048 37.540725)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
43.60
% IMG
46.60
% DO
9.80
% Female
9.10
% Male
90.90
Total Physician
55
Total Non Physician
30
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
36.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | ||
| Year | 6 | ||
| Year | 3 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $70,366 | 21 | 30 |
| Year 5 | $74,258 | 21 | 30 |
| Year 6 | $76,835 | 21 | 30 |
Total Positions
21
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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