Web Address
http://thoracic.surgery.virginia.edu/
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Charlottesville is a top 100 city to live in by most surveys. The UVA Hospital is a top 100 hospital in the U.S.

Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
1
1
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
1737461C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
30
Required letters of recommendation
4
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
245
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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)
80
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
0
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
60
Primary teaching site
University of Virginia Medical Center
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4615113076
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
John
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Kern
Degrees
MD
Address

Univ of Virginia Health System
Thoracic Surgery UHE Rm 4077
1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0679
United States

Phone
4349820332
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-78.498235 38.032156)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Stephanie
Last Name
Kidd
Degrees
BA
Address

Univ of Virginia Med Ctr
Thoracic Surgery UHE Rm 4077
1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
United States

Phone
4349240332
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-78.498235 38.032156)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
12.50
% Male
87.50
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
20.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 6 1
Year 6 1
Year 6 1
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $60,066 15 14
Year 2 $62,266 15 14
Year 3 $64,848 15 14
Year 4 $67,418 15 14
Year 5 $70,096 15 14
Year 6 $72,851 15 14
Year 7 $73,620 15 14
Year 8 $77,175 15 14
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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
June Start Date
0
July Start Date
0
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
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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