Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The VCU Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers a five-year residency program designed to prepare physicians for diverse orthopaedic specialties, with training conducted primarily at VCU Health. The curriculum includes clinical rotations across multiple surgical specialties, ensuring residents gain comprehensive experience.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program appears to accept International Medical Graduates as there are no explicit restrictions mentioned. It is important to check for further details regarding ECFMG certification and visa sponsorship.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Each year, we accept five new residents into our program to begin their training.
Program Website
Address
1200 E. Broad Street, 9th Floor, Box 980153, Richmond, VA 23298-0153
Program Director
Amber Cox
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency cohort includes 5 new MD graduates in their PGY-1 year, all aiming to specialize within various orthopaedic subspecialties.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The PGY-1 year is divided into 13 four-week rotations, including six in orthopaedics, three in other surgical specialties, and rotations in geriatric medicine, musculoskeletal infectious disease and musculoskeletal radiology. All rotations are under the direction of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. PGY-2 through PGY-5 residents rotate in five 10-week blocks, and are assigned to all orthopaedic subspecialties and general orthopaedic rotations. The general structure is that the PGY-2 and PGY-4, and PGY-3 and PGY-5 are paired for most rotations.
Application
Applicants to the residency program must use the Electronic Residency Application Program (ERAS). All materials must be received by the Nov. 1 deadline. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview, which includes several interviews with orthopaedic faculty members and a tour of the hospital, clinics, and research lab.
# of Locations
Residents rotate primarily at VCU Health, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, and St. Mary’s Hospital, among other locations in the Richmond area.
Fellowship
Residents typically pursue various fellowships upon completing the program. Details on specific fellowships were not provided but may include specialties relevant to orthopaedic surgery or related fields.
Resident Life
Overview
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers a five-year residency program that prepares physicians for careers in a wide range of orthopaedic specialty areas.
On Call Schedule
There is a night float system in place Sunday night through Thursday night. Weekend call is distributed evenly amongst PGY-2 through PGY-5 residents with five call weekends every 12-week period.
# of Years of Program
5
Housing
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Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
For information on salary and benefits, visit: Salary scale and Contract and benefits link.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
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