Friedel

“At VCU, our Med-Peds residents receive an unparalleled clinical education in a supportive and collegial environment that emphasizes patient safety, quality, evidence-based medicine and collaboration.”

David Friedel, M.D., Med-Peds Program Director

The Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at VCU Health was founded in 1989 and has a rich tradition of training exceptional internists and pediatricians.  The program's innovative, competency-based curriculum allows residents to develop expertise in both disciplines.  Residents receive integrated clinical and didactic training from housestaff and faculty in the categorical and combined programs, as well as faculty with active practices in internal medicine and pediatrics.

Our Mission

The Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at VCU Health is dedicated to training highly qualified physician leaders in an inclusive environment that promotes excellence in clinical care, compassion, collaboration, cultural humility, and intellectual curiosity.

Program Aims

Benefits

Our residents earn competitive salaries and receive paid vacations, annual professional education funds, the option to have a hospital-issued cell phone, and many other benefits. Visit the VCU School of Medicine's Graduate Medical Education page for a complete list of benefits and resources.

Training facilities

Residents spend most of their training at VCU Health, which includes the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Additional satellite sites are located throughout the Richmond metropolitan area. The key training facilities include:

Patient Population

VCU Health strives to preserve and restore the health for all people of Virginia and beyond through innovation in service, research, and education. The patient population at VCU Health is diverse, and there is a broad range of pathophysiology, including common and uncommon conditions. The institution is a tertiary referral center with over 200 clinical specialties represented. However, VCU Health is also the state’s leading safety-net hospital, providing primary and subspecialty care to vulnerable patient populations who are often under- or uninsured. Med-Peds residents develop confidence in caring for this diverse population while developing a deeper appreciation of social determinants of health, the role of community advocacy, and the importance of culturally sensitive care.