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HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program

Blacksburg, Virginia

Dermatology

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Dermatology Residency Program at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery delivers a comprehensive and rigorous training experience focused on developing the next generation of physicians. The program features a variety of educational opportunities, including didactics, grand rounds, and a curriculum that emphasizes clinical excellence. Residents benefit from the leadership of experienced faculty and a supportive environment tailored to meet their educational needs while engaging with complex patient cases.

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Highly Competitive

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Program Details

Specialty

Dermatology

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The LewisGale Hospital Montgomery Dermatology Residency Program is designed to develop the next generation of future physicians and physician leaders. There is no explicit mention of the program's policy on International Medical Graduates (IMG) applicants in the content provided. However, given that HCA Healthcare is the largest healthcare organization in the U.S., it can be inferred that they generally support IMGs through their various residency programs, which may include sponsorship for visas.

Categorical Positions

Categorical Positions (detail)

PGY1: $59,842, PGY2: $61,942, PGY3: $64,106, PGY4: $64,438, PGY5: $70,346, PGY6: $73,507, PGY7: $77,189

Program Website

Address

3700 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Program Director

Chad Johnston, DO

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Current Residents

Overview

A detailed resident roster and their breakdown into MD and DO graduates is not available in the provided information, which suggests a need for direct inquiry with the program coordinator for accurate residency counts.

PGY-1 MD

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The residency program teaches the basic classification of diseases and the pharmacodynamics of the various therapeutic agents as they relate or apply to the field of dermatology, including recognition and treatment during the chronological progression of the integumentary system. Residents participate in local didactics on Mondays, have a weekly didactic schedule that includes reviews of designated readings, faculty lectures, and pediatric dermatology readings.

Application

ERAS: 14955768
NRMP: 2192080A0

# of Locations

7 hospital locations, including the main hospital and various specialized centers.

Fellowship

The residency program at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery does not explicitly list fellowship opportunities in the provided text. However, it references an advanced curriculum in dermatology, which likely includes pathways to further specialization after residency completion. The program prepares residents for independent practice, suggesting that graduates may pursue various fellowships in dermatology or related fields post-residency.

Resident Life

Overview

The LewisGale Hospital Montgomery Dermatology Residency Program's mission is to develop the next generation of physicians and physician leaders. It offers a rigorous curriculum including didactics, grand rounds, and morning report meetings.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The program typically lasts for 7 years.

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Professional Memberships, Conference and Travel Expense, Cell Phone, Laptop/iPad, Other Board Prep and Educational Expense, Step 3 Reimbursement

PGY-1 Salary

59842

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