Carilion Clinic is a great place to train, and Roanoke is a great place to live. We hope that you will get a glimpse of the educational opportunities that await you at the Carilion Clinic - Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine GME programs and what it is like to live and work in Roanoke, the Star City of the South.

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Residency and fellowship trainees at Carilion Clinic - Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) receive a superior education. Together with our primary and specialty physician practices, our network of hospitals provides ample opportunities to gain hands-on clinical experience in an academic setting. Nestled in Roanoke, Virginia, residents and fellows enjoy affordable living in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, while receiving advanced training through dynamic educational programs that form the core of our academic medical center. We offer:

A university-based academic medical center
On campus medical school (VTCSOM)
Integration with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Training at a medium-sized graduate medical education training site
28 accredited training programs
300+ trainees
Faculty committed to your education
Association with the Salem VA Medical Center for some training programs
Diverse patient population and cultures derived from urban, suburban, rural and refugee populations

The Roanoke region also offers many lifestyle benefits, including:

Low cost of living
Little traffic congestion
Beautiful four-season climate
Many outdoor activities immediately accessible or very close by
A mid-size city with great restaurants, cultural activities and housing options
Unique location near the mountains of Southwest Virginia
Quick access to regional airport

Carilion GME Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Carilion Clinic Graduate Medical Education (GME), we believe that embracing diversity, promoting equity and fostering inclusion are vital and integral to cultivating a vibrant, compassionate and socially responsible healthcare workforce that serves diverse patient populations and achieves optimal patient outcomes. Together, we strive to create an environment that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and provides an equitable platform for all residents to excel and make a meaningful impact in their medical careers.

Diversity

We recognize and appreciate the richness that diversity brings to both our medical and GME community. We believe that a diverse community of residents, faculty and staff enhances our collective ability to provide patient-centered care, engage in innovative research and develop cultural humility within our health care professionals.

Equity

We are dedicated to creating an equitable and fair environment where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive, grow and succeed. We are committed to identifying and addressing any systemic barriers that may hinder the advancement of individuals from historically marginalized or underrepresented groups within our GME community.

Inclusion

We strive to foster an inclusive culture where every member of our GME community feels respected, valued and included. We embrace the power of diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas to drive innovation, collaboration and excellence. We aim to create a sense of belonging, where individuals can bring their authentic selves into this program to the table, contributing to a vibrant and enriching community.

Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable to these principles by regularly assessing our progress, identifying areas for improvement and taking action to address disparities and promote inclusivity within our GME programs. The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Learning Environment Advisory Committee and the Carilion Clinic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office provide part of that accountability.

The Annual Institutional Review Plan for Carilion GMEC includes specific outcomes for diversity and inclusion, such as reviewing all curricula to foster an inclusive and anti-bias learning environment; assessing each program’s method of trainee evaluation to assure they are fair and equitable; and developing and monitoring each program’s plan to recruit a diverse group of residents, fellows, faculty and staff.

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The strength of Carilion Clinic resides in our team, who teach, explore and provide outstanding care to our patients. Our superb faculty and staff are dedicated to the goal of training highly competent and compassionate physicians and other health care professionals capable of thriving in the most demanding clinical and academic environments.

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Dental General Practice

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pediatrics

Plastic Surgery

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Psychiatry

Surgery

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Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine offers the following fellowships and subspecialties.

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Addiction Medicine

Adult Reconstructive Surgery

Cardiovascular Disease

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Critical Care

Emergency Medical Services

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Infectious Diseases

Interventional Cardiology

Orthopaedic Trauma

Pulmonary/Critical Care

Rheumatology

Spine and Scoliosis Surgery

Surgical Critical Care

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Fellowships

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Carilion Clinic takes great pride in the Graduate Medical Education programs we offer, and in each resident and fellow who learns side-by-side with our faculty and providers. Within this directory, you can browse our trainees in alphabetical order or choose a program to view a list of residents in specific programs.

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Resident/Fellow Directory

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Roanoke's location in the Blue Ridge Mountains allows access to the Blue Ridge Parkway with vast hiking, biking, riding trails and parks surrounded by panoramic vistas. The Blue Ridge Marathon is held in Roanoke. The city includes 60 parks and recreational venues, and Roanoke Valley Greenways feature miles of greenway corridor with multiple trails. Smith Mountain Lake, with 500 miles of shoreline, is only a 30-minute drive from Roanoke, and offers water sports, fishing and scenic relaxation. Twenty miles of the Appalachian Trail stretch through the Roanoke Valley, allowing immediate access to the world-famous trail. In addition, Roanoke has a very active equestrian community, and outstanding snow skiing and whitewater kayaking are only a short drive away.

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Carilion Clinic has several departments and buildings with multiple entrances. You may click on the interactive map to search by department and building for your desired destination.

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There are 300+ residents and fellows in the 28 Graduate Medical Education programs sponsored by Carilion Clinic and in affiliation with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

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Advocating for Residents at Carilion Clinic - Virginia Tech Carilion

The Carilion Clinic House Staff Association (HSA) represents the interests and concerns of residents and fellows at Carilion Clinic. The HSA advocates for house staff, supports continued education and promotes and maintains high medical and ethical standards.

Mission

The mission of the HSA is to:

Represent the interests and concerns of the residents and fellows holding active appointment at Carilion Clinic
Advocate for the house staff employed by the Carilion Clinic and address specific concerns that shall be presented by each divisional representative
Support continued education
Promote and maintain high medical and ethical standards in the practice of medicine, scientific research and allied professional fields

Representation and advocacy is accomplished through regular meetings of the HSA, regular and open communication with resident leaders in all clinical departments, and interactions with clinical faculty and hospital administration.

HSA Constitution and Bylaws (pdf)
Anonymously report a duty-hour violation (Carilion intranet)

Executive Council

Madaliene Denison, D.O., President, General Surgery Residency
Adam Goode, M.D., Vice President, General Surgery Residency
Hannah Loewenberg, M.D., Treasurer, Emergency Medicine Residency
Akhil Pola, MBBS, Secretary, Psychiatry Residency

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Policies

Forms

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Insurance

Carilion Clinic medical plan subsidized by program: employee only, employee + 1 child, employee + spouse, and family coverage available with partial premium paid by resident
Basic dental coverage provided for resident and family (comprehensive plan available at additional low cost)
Disability, life and malpractice insurance provided
We offer coverage under our medical, dental, vision, supplemental spouse life insurance and dependent child life insurance plans to domestic partners of our full-time and regular part-time employees, as well as their eligible children

Salary
PGY 1	$61,616	PGY 3	$66,100	PGY 5	$72,495	PGY 7	$78,024
PGY 2	$63,770	PGY 4	$68915	PGY 6	$75,491

Vacation

A minimum of two calendar weeks of vacation and seven additional days off for a total of 21 days to be utilized in accordance with the department-specific vacation policy

Educational Meetings

Reimbursement for approved educational conferences for senior residents
Reimbursement for approved presentations at meetings

Meal Allowance

Allocated to residency programs based on in-house work hours

Parking

Free

Recreation

Paid membership at Carilion Wellness
Tickets to Virginia Tech football and basketball games via lottery system

Library Services

24/7 access to both electronic and print books and journals
Online resources include AccessMedicine, AccessEmergency Medicine, CINAHL, Medline/PubMed, Cochrane, ClinicalKey, DynaMed Plus, UpToDate, PsychiatryOnline, Pediatric Care Online and many others
Staff assistance with online resource instruction, literature searches, journal articles and other services

Cell Phone

Provided for clinical use; optional $15 charge per pay period for personal use

Other

Security/escort service
Counseling and support services
Lab coats provided

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Carilion Clinic is committed to addressing resident wellness for individuals. The creation of a learning environment with a culture of respect and accountability for resident well-being is crucial to the ability of those working in it to deliver the safest, best possible care to patients. By supporting our residents and focusing on their personal health, we are able to maintain a high standard of care for our patients.

Self-Assessment Resources	Fitness/Outdoor Activities	Diet	Finances	Exploring Roanoke	Other Resources
Cohen - Perceived Stress Scale	Carilion Initiatives	Healthy Recipes	Wells Fargo	Berglund Center	Employee Assistance Program
Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale	Paid Carilion Wellness Membership	Farmers Markets	AAMC	Taubman Museum of Art	TRUST Team
	Go Outside Roanoke		White Coat Investor	Center in the Square	ACGME Physician Well-Being Resources
	Land Adventures		Mr. Money Mustache	Outdoor Events and Festivals	National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
	Water Adventures		Financial Samurai		Front Line Wellness VA
	Other Things to Do				Lactation Resources

Additional Resources

If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.

EAP Contact Information

Phone: 800-992-1931 or 540-981-8950 An EAP consultant can be reached after hours in case of an emergency by calling the Carilion Clinic Switchboard at 540-981-7000 and asking to page the EAP counselor on call.

24-Hour Contact Information

Phone: 540-981-8950

In case of a crisis after regular business hours, call 540-981-8950 and follow the prompts, or call 540-981-7000 and ask to page the counselor on call.

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Arthur Ollendorff, M.D.

Designated Institutional Official aollendorff@carilionclinic.org 540-581-0322

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Rhonda Miller, M.B.A. Senior Director rhmiller@carilionclinic.org 540-581-0319

Nikki Zimmerman, C.-T.A.G.M.E. Manager knzimmerman@carilionclinic.org 540-581-0320

Emily Wilhelm, M.S.Ed., P.M.P. Consultant edwilhelm@carilionclinic.org 540-581-0321

Alaina Lawrence, C.-T.A.G.M.E. Consultant aabradford@carilionclinic.org 540-581-0310

Tammy Ling Assistant tvling@carilionclinic.org 540-581-0322

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The Graduate Medical Education (GME) office is involved in all aspects of a resident’s role here at Carilion Clinic, from orientation through graduation from our programs. We participate in the following activities:

Oversight of residency and fellowship programs
Oversight of resident recruitment
Management of residents' contracts
Development of GME policies
Oversight of the hiring process
Approval of salary and benefits

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