HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM
The HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Internal Medicine residency in Blacksburg, VA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Three-year HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital Montgomery internal medicine residency in Blacksburg, VA, with up to seven residents per year, founded in 2008 as an AOA program and ACGME-accredited since 2017. Residents rotate on a 4+1 schedule and at the Salem VA Medical Center.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- A 4+1 schedule: four weeks on a rotation followed by one week of continuity clinic in downtown Christiansburg; PGY-2 and PGY-3 have about 20 weeks of electives and selectives.
- Daily report Tuesday through Thursday, a mandatory Friday internal medicine lecture series from 12 to 4, monthly M&M and journal club, board review with NEJM Knowledge+ and the Yale outpatient curriculum.
- No call: nights are covered by block night teams, with a random call schedule on Saturday nights.
- Recent fellowship matches include endocrinology, cardiology, interventional cardiology, geriatrics, nephrology, palliative care, pulmonary/critical care and sports medicine.
- All GME programs hold an annual wellness retreat plus a quarterly wellness event; the program does not accept visa applicants.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $63,482.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $65,707.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $68,016.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- William S. Cox, DO, MBA
- Assistant Program Director
- Feras Ghosheh, MD
- Continuity Clinic Director
- Madiha Kamal, MD
- Address
- 3700 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Phone
- (540) 951-1111
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Internal Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Internal Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 7 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Internal Medicine residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.