Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Richmond, Virginia · Psychiatry

Eligibility

Screening Criteria

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Visa

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Score

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Year of Graduation

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ECFMG Certificate

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US Clinical Experience

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Is US clinical experience required? USCE rule on file.

Verified Oct 3, 2026.

Program Profile

Resident Composition

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IMG share of current residents

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Current Residents

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Match Record

IMG share, 2026 Match

This program
Virginia21.7%
United States16.3%

IMGs filled 10 of 46 filled Psychiatry positions in Virginia, 14th of 50 for IMG share. Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match.

Categorical seats

112022
112023
102024
92025
82026

Filled every seat in the Match, all 5 years.

NRMP code 1743400C0. Source: NRMP Program Results.

How to Apply

Apply throughERAS

Program Contacts

Program Director

Bushra Mubashshir, MBBS

Program Coordinator

Jessica Drayton

✉ [email protected]
✆ (804) 828-9452

Program Website

psych.vcu.edu/education/psychiatry-residency ↗

Psychiatry

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