Virtua Residency Programs
Virtua offers several residency programs to develop and train future leaders in medicine.
Virtua's Mission is "Be Well, Get Well, Stay Well." To help fulfill that mission, we are committed to offering high-quality residency programs that train future leaders in various fields of medicine. As a multi-hospital health care organization serving the both the urban and suburban communities of South Jersey, our residency programs offer a wealth of educational and experiential opportunities.
Welcome to the Residency Programs at Virtua Health
We invite you to explore our individual residency programs using the links below. Scroll down further for more information relevant to Virtua Graduate Medical Education, including application information, salaries and benefits, living in South Jersey, and more.
Welcome Message from Our DIO
The Virtua Health Medical Education Department welcomes you to apply to our residency programs. Designated Institutional Officer Richard Paluzzi, MD, offers this message to prospective students.
Residency Programs at Virtua
- Family Medicine Residency
- General Surgery Residency
- Internal Medicine Residency
- Ob/Gyn Residency
- Pharmacy Residency Program
- Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
- Psychiatry Residency Program
Virtua Fellowships
- Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Fellowship Program
- Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program
Where We Work
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has been the training site for residents and fellows for over 40 years, providing comprehensive general medical/surgical capabilities and advanced programs in cardiovascular care, critical care, transplantation, and neuroscience. The hospital is the only facility in southern New Jersey performing kidney, liver and pancreas transplants, and it services a highly diverse patient population. Its campus provides an exceptional setting for training medical residents, offering an extensive range of services from general medical/surgical care to high-level tertiary and quaternary care programs.
Virtua Voorhees Hospital
Virtua Voorhees Hospital is a full-service, award-winning medical center in Voorhees, NJ. It has been recognized by the US News & World Report for its quality pregnancy care, state-of-the-art surgical services, and wide range of amenities focused on patient comfort. Virtua Voorhees provides all our residency programs with opportunities to learn with expert faculty, experience a broad range of specialties, and gain exposure to a diverse set of patient needs.
Virtua Marlton Hospital
Virtua Marlton Hospital is a regional medical center in Marlton, NJ that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. It specializes in advanced surgical procedures, ranging from the common to the most complex, as well as cardiovascular diagnoses and treatments. This high-volume facility offers residents the opportunity to observe a high standard of cardiovascular care, emergency care, advanced surgical technology, and more.
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital is the only full-service acute care medical-surgical hospital in Burlington County, NJ—the largest county in the state. It is also the only full-service hospital with obstetrics and maternity care in Burlington County. Renowned for its expertise in a wide range of specialties, it is an optimal environment for residents to experience quality care under the guidance of seasoned faculty.
Virtua Willingboro Hospital
Virtua Willingboro specializes in orthopedic, vascular, general, colorectal and urologic surgery. The hospital is well-regarded for behavioral health, gastroenterology and wound care. Its emergency department excels at providing high-quality, 24/7 care.
Additional Residency Information
- Summit Surgical Center, Voorhees, NJ
- Virtua Health and Wellness Center, Camden, NJ
- Virtua Health & Wellness Center, Sewell, NJ
- Vantage Surgical Center, Medford, NJ
- Mercer County Surgical Center, Lawrenceville, NJ
July 1, 2024 Salaries:
|
Year |
Salary |
|
PGY1 |
$66,240 |
|
PGY2 |
$68,890 |
|
Chief Resident PGY2 |
$70,267 |
|
PGY3 |
$71,645 |
|
Chief Resident PGY3 |
$73,077 |
|
PGY4 |
$74,511 |
|
Chief Resident PGY4 |
$76,000 |
|
PGY5 |
$77,490 |
|
PGY6 |
$80,590 |
|
Chief Fellow PGY6 |
$82,203 |
|
Pharmacy Resident |
$53,820 |
Other benefits include:
Educational Funds: $1,800
Vacation: 4 weeks (all years) = 20 PTO days
Sick days: 5 sick days
Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for residents and dependents with minimal employee contribution. This medical plan is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families. It provides an opportunity for reduced administrative costs.
Professional Liability Insurance: Coverage for resident rotations (occurrence plus policy).
Miscellaneous:
- Two lab coats
- On-call meals
- One-time permit fee or licensure for qualifying residents or fellows
- Up to $1,000 in one-time moving expenses
- Child daycare facility near the Voorhees campus (all residents eligible)
- BLS, ACLS, and program specific certification training and reimbursement
- Laptop issued to every resident to use during their years of training
- Step 3 or COMLEX 3 reimbursement
- Educational funds to cover reference materials: Up-To-Date, Essential Evidence, Lexicomp, AAFP, and NJAFP fees, subscriptions, and dues all covered
- Free parking at all Virtua facilities
- Teambuilding events and annual retreats
Each residency program follows Virtua’s mission, vision and values, which inform how we serve our patients, how we treat our fellow colleagues, and what drives us to do our best work.
- Mission - Virtua helps you be well, get well, and stay well.
- Best People – Virtua’s culture of WE defines the core principles we strive for in ourselves and our colleagues.
- Here for Good – We constantly strive to better our communities, to provide the best quality care, and to be there when you need us most.
South Jersey is a vibrant area with an eclectic mix of small, walkable towns, beaches, and natural landscapes. You can take your family out for a pleasant kayak ride on the Cooper River, grab a drink at one of our many local breweries or wineries, catch a live show at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, visit one of the area’s many historic museums, and much, much more.
South Jersey has the benefit of not only having its own travel destinations, such as Cape May, Ocean City, and Atlantic City, but it also sits conveniently between Philadelphia and New York City, making the area only a short ride away from some of the biggest cities in the Northeast.
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South Jersey
Housing, Affordability, and Where to Live
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Commitment to Our Culture
Driven by a dedication to serve our patients, colleagues, and community, our people bring our values to life. We do this by fostering a culture of inclusivity, compassion, humility, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Culture of WE
When you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’ll play a vital role in our mission to help people be well, get well, and stay well.
Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
At Virtua, we are intentional about creating spaces to celebrate identities, create lasting bonds, and support one another as we work to improve healthcare for all.
Virtua's Colleague Communities
To foster a more inclusive environment, Virtua has established Colleague Communities, employee-led groups formed around shared interests, experiences, and perspectives.