We love our city and you will too! Whether you’re a foodie, an adventure lover or want to be in a central location, Richmond is a great place to be. What draws people to Richmond?
Established as the commonwealth’s capital in 1779, Richmond boasts a rich history, which can still be seen today in the architecture and cobblestone streets found around the city. Though we love our heritage, we are always looking toward what’s next — and VCU is a large part of promoting positive and progressive change in the city. A strong cultural community enhances the distinct diversity that flows throughout the city, where creativity is embraced as a propelling force.
In the U.S., Richmond is ranked #53 in best places to live and #69 in best places to retire by U.S News & World Report.
Richmond serves a high volume of underserved patients, where medicine makes its most significant impact. Additionally, Richmond is surrounded by a rural population, so we see a wide variety of patients from different backgrounds. What’s more, the hospital is a block from the Capitol, so residents can easily advocate for their patients in a much wider context
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You'll especially appreciate Richmond's low cost of living when it’s time to rejuvenate. Intimate neighborhoods, cozy restaurants and cafes, and quaint local markets provide the familiarity of a small town.
With the VCU School of the Arts ranked as the top among public schools in the country, Richmond is ideal for art lovers. Theaters, galleries, music festivals, sports attractions and a steady stream of annual events bring the region to life. For example, Richmond hosts Riverrock annually, the nation's premier outdoor sports and music festival.
The city offers more than 550 acres of parks bordering the historic James River, just steps from VCU’s campus. For cycling enthusiasts, the 51-mile Capitol Trail links Richmond to historic Jamestown and Williamsburg. Additionally, the UCI (International Cycling Union) Road World Championships took place in the US for the first time in Richmond in 2015.
Richmond’s ideal location allows for day or weekend trips to the beach, the mountains or larger cities like the nation’s capital.
From Richmond, you can easily:
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Joining CHoR and VCU Health for your residency or fellowship is like joining a family. During your time here, we’ll work together to ensure you receive hands-on, comprehensive experience in pediatrics – while finding work-life balance and making life-long friends and mentors.
Learn more about resident life, salary, benefits and the city we call home.
As part of a major metropolitan medical center, the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s Pediatric Fellowship programs provide high-quality advanced training in specialty areas of pediatric research and practice.
