VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Program

The VCU/Riverside Regional Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is a well-established program that has graduated over 500 family physicians since its inception in 1971. Affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University and Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, the program is dedicated to training high-quality family physicians. Residents benefit from a high faculty-to-resident ratio, emphasizing individualized resident educational activities and learning experiences, preparing them as lifelong learners in medicine.

Key Program Features: - Accredited by ACGME with Osteopathic Recognition - 13 family medicine residents per year - Integrated Osteopathic curriculum - Faculty members with diverse subspecialties - Full-time Pediatrician and on-site Behavioral Medicine Faculty - Over 100 sub-specialist community faculty - Advanced Care Planning Clinic and Community Lifestyle & Weight Loss Program - Global opportunities and patient diversity with a large refugee population - 450+ bed primary medical center at RRMC and Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home - Sports Medicine affiliations with local universities

The program's curriculum includes monthly rotations covering various specialties across all three years, combining inpatient and outpatient experiences, including community medicine, orthopedics, and electives. A strong emphasis is placed on preparing residents for board certification and ongoing professional development. The program supports a holistic approach to patient care and strives to train residents in comprehensive family medicine to meet the needs of diverse communities.

Application Process: - Only accepts applications through ERAS for the NRMP Match Program # 173920 - Application deadline is December 1 - A completed ERAS application includes CV, letters of recommendation, personal statement, board scores, and other documents - Applicants must meet specific clinical rotation requirements and follow criteria for appointment and employment - The program does not sponsor visas, offer observerships, or externships - Residents receive competitive salaries and benefits including malpractice insurance, health and dental coverage, and relocation stipend

The program aims to train well-rounded family physicians who can excel in various post-graduate settings and provide quality care. Graduates of the VCU/Riverside Family Medicine Residency Program contribute to the longstanding tradition of producing highly trained family medicine physicians.