Programs/Emergency Medicine/Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program
Back to ProgramsCharleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charleston, WV(Charleston, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#221
Specialty Rank
$60,562
PGY1 Salary
5.3%
IMG %
#221
Emergency Medicine Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1105500129
- NRMP Code:
- 1902110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 150
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 26
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 30.4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Charleston Area Medical Center is a large referral center for southern WV. This provides a unique training environment of high acuity patients at the program's three distinct sites that include a Level 1 trauma center, a Cardiovascular center, and a Pediatric Hospital. Residents work one-on-one with attendings to see a wide array of pathology and acuity that leads to early competence and autonomy. CAMC also sponsors an EMS and Critical Care fellowship for options post-residency.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,562
PGY-1
$62,871
PGY-2
$65,020
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 100(US avg: 100)
Demographics & Community
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
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Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1105500129
- NRMP Code:
- 1902110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 150
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mark Gustafson
- Email:
- mark.gustafson@camc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1902110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Contact Person:
- Christy Shaw
- Contact Email:
- christy.shaw@camc.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 68.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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