Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Missions to third world nations for pediatric surgery. Board certified pediatric neurosurgeons on staff. Three enfolded fellowships.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1743160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
55
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
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
Portfolio system
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
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
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
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1605121089
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
9
3
15
10
Program Director
First Name
Robert
Middle Name
S
Last Name
Graham
Degrees
MD
Address
VCU Health System
Dept of Neurosurgery
PO Box 980631
Richmond, VA 23298
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.430462 37.541032)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Alyssa
Last Name
Ashby
Degrees
BS
Address
VCU Health System
Dept of Neurosurgery
Box 980631
Richmond, VA 23298-0631
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.436048 37.540725)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
93.10
% IMG
6.80
% DO
0.00
% Female
29.50
% Male
70.40
Total Physician
14
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
8.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,717 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 2 | $63,438 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 3 | $65,722 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 4 | $68,287 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 5 | $70,722 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 6 | $73,176 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 7 | $75,865 | 15 | 30 |
Total Positions
14
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medschool.vcu.edu/education/gme/residents-and-fellows/