Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The VCU Anesthesiology Residency Program aims to train outstanding anesthesiologists by providing a well-rounded clinical education, robust academic training, and a supportive environment focused on resident wellness and engagement. With diverse patient exposure and a unique focus on complex cases, VCU prepares trainees for both academia and private practice. The program offers the distinct advantages of an experienced faculty and established clinical services, ensuring residents meet and exceed the American Board of Anesthesiology training requirements.
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The VCU Anesthesiology Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness, but it does not have restrictions against international medical graduates. It participates in the NRMP match, and candidates are encouraged to reach out for more information, which can imply a willingness to consider diverse applicant backgrounds.
Categorical Positions
11
Categorical Positions (detail)
11 Categorical positions offered per year; 4 reserved for Physicians.
Program Website
Address
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, PO Box 980695, Richmond, VA 23298-0695, USA
Program Director
Praveen Prasanna, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the VCU Anesthesiology Residency Program has a total of 47 residents spread across different years, including 11 interns, 12 CA1s, 12 CA2s, and 12 CA3s.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes a comprehensive internship year followed by three years of clinical anesthesia training. Residents receive early exposure to complex patients and training across various subspecialties, including trauma anesthesia and liver transplantation.
Application
Applications are accepted through the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) application process, with positions filled via the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program). The program accepts eleven interns and four additional reserved positions annually. Internal students are guided to use VSLO for applying for visiting student rotations. For questions about the application process, contact Hayley Mathews at Hayley.Mathews@vcuhealth.org.
# of Locations
The primary training locations are the main campus of the VCU Medical Center and the Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care system.
Fellowship
VCU offers multiple fellowship opportunities including Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship, Critical Care Anesthesiology Fellowship, Liver Transplant Anesthesiology Fellowship, and Pain Management Fellowship. Graduates can pursue these at affiliated institutions, reflecting a strong post-residency pathway.
Resident Life
Overview
The VCU Anesthesiology Residency Program uniquely blends high-quality clinical training with education and well-being, emphasizing resident wellness, respect, and engagement.
On Call Schedule
Residents have protected lectures every Thursday, followed by POCUS and simulation training.
# of Years of Program
The residency program includes 4 years of training for categorical residents and 3 years for those who have already completed an accredited internship.
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Alumni
Information regarding specific alumni outcomes was not provided, nor were details on subspecialty positions or institutions commonly pursued after graduation.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents receive a comprehensive internship year followed by 3 years of Clinical Anesthesia training.
PGY-1 Salary
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