Frequently asked questions about the Department of Internal Medicine’s Residency Program
Q: Are MCV and VCU the same entity?
A: Yes. VCU was established in 1968 out of a merger between Richmond Professional Institute and Medical College of Virginia.
Q: What is your accreditation status?
A. The residency program at the Department of Internal Medicine has been fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education since 1954.
Q. Do you offer international electives?
A. Yes, through rotations.
Q. Do you offer electives for fourth year medical students?
A. Yes, electives for senior medical students are organized through the school of medicine's dean's office.
Q. Do you have a mentoring program?
A. Yes. We strive early in a resident’s training to identify mentors and research opportunities.
Q. What is your board pass rate?
A. Our pass rate is 96 percent, three-year rolling pass rate.
Q. What electronic resources are available?
A. The Department uses ERIC, the electronic residency information center.
Q. Do residents have research opportunities?
A. Yes, we pride ourselves on identifying early in a resident’s career opportunities for research.
Q. What percentage of your residents seek fellowships?
A. Fifty to 70 percent, depending on the year.
Q. What proportion of your residents are successful in obtaining fellowships?
A. Over the past three years, 94 percent of our residents successfully obtained a fellowship.
