FAQs
Frequently asked questions about our program...
The VCUHS GME Website (for residents & fellows) has detailed information about current housestaff salary, contract and benefits. The website also provides links to view information on various policies and overall information about VCUHS and the city of Richmond.
Yes! We work with each resident early in their training to connect each resident to a faculty mentor that is a good fit for their particular interests and career goals; mentors meet with our residents at least quarterly to discuss topics such as progress, career interests, and research. In addition to this, we connect our residents into less formal mentoring groups we call "Neuro Families", consisting of a resident from each year plus a faculty mentor; these groups do fun activities outside of work at least quarterly, and allow residents at different stages of their training to mentor one another.
The majority of our residents pursue fellowship, and we have had a 100% success rate in the past few years for our residents getting into their desired subspecialty, either at VCU or nationally. Recently graduating residents have been accepted to fellowships in neurovascular, epilepsy, neuro-oncology, sports neurology, movement disorders, neuro-physiology, and neuromuscular (to name a few).
Every resident gets 3 weeks of vacation per year, as well as additional time off around either Christmas or New Year’s.
Yes, we offer visiting electives for 4th year medical students from other medical schools, organized through the VCU School of Medicine Dean's Office.
Yes, our residents have been involved in activities such as Neurology on the Hill (visiting congressmen in DC, etc), and other health advocacy initiatives.
One of the most important questions you can ask! In additional to the variety of options at the hospital cafeteria itself, the hospital has a full service Chick-Fil-A, Subway, and a 24/7 Panera Bread. There are also a variety of food carts available directly outside the main hospital on weekdays.
Residents have access to the covered parking deck (D Deck) directly connected to the health system.