Graduate Medical Education

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.

Benefits of Living in Roanoke

• 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 many restaurants and cultural activities 
• Unique location near the mountains in Southwest Virginia
• Quick access to regional airport