Valley Health System/Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Program

The Valley Health System/Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Program, through its Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency, offers a comprehensive 3-year ACGME-accredited residency in Family Medicine with Osteopathic Recognition. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley of northwestern Virginia, the program is designed to prepare physicians for a wide range of environments with a special focus on rural areas and small towns.

Program Highlights:

• Affiliation: The residency is affiliated with the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.
• Location: Rural-oriented training in northwestern Virginia with practices in Front Royal and Winchester, utilizing both cutting-edge subspecialists and technology.
• Training Sites: Includes the award-winning Winchester Medical Center and new Warren Memorial Hospital.
• Mission: Committed to training new, quality family physicians for practice in Virginia’s rural areas, aiming for graduates competent in any environment.
• Special Features: Offers global medicine elective opportunities including trips to Honduras, Dominican Republic, and Ghana; boasts a rich curriculum including a 3-year Practice Management Curriculum and Behavioral Health and Psychiatry in Primary Care Curriculum consistent with ACGME guidelines.

Application Requirements: - Must have passed both Parts I and II of USMLE or COMLEX by the 2nd try (no minimum score specified). - Requires three letters of recommendation from U.S. or Canadian physicians. - Applicants must be within 2 years of graduation from medical school or have at least 6 months of direct patient care in the U.S. or Canada within the last 2 years (note that observerships/externships do not count towards US clinical experience). - Does not sponsor or accept any visas, only U.S. citizens and permanent residents considered for interviews.

Interviews: Conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with provisions for dinner and a paid hotel stay the night before the interview for in-person candidates.

Benefits and Salary: - Salary starting from $57,000 for PGY-1 with incremental increases for each year plus a signing bonus, CME, and moving expenses. - Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance for the resident and their families, life insurance, malpractice insurance, disability insurance, and more. - A focus on practice management skills necessary for running a successful business after residency.

This program is designed for those with an interest in rural medicine and a desire to serve in underserved areas, providing a robust educational environment with extensive clinical training. It emphasizes the breadth of family medicine, office procedures, high-quality patient care, and community involvement, aiming to prepare its graduates for a wide range of practice settings.