Opportunities to work with local specialists, the local pharmacist and the office manager in order to learn about the business aspects of running a practice are emphasized. Housing is provided in an apartment over the local rescue squad. One of VCU's six Family Practice residency programs, Riverside is located one hour and fifteen minutes east of Richmond in Newport News. Hospital rounds are made at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Additional exposures include a nursing home and the health department.
Students participate in noontime and teaching conferences.
Housing is provided in a student apartment complex. Precepting responsibility is rotated through several rural practices in the area. Most work is done in the private office. Practices are located one hour and fifteen minutes to two hours south of Richmond depending on specific location. South Side AHEC is able to accommodate one student each month.