AccessHealth Program

Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Beckley, WV(Beckley, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#548
Specialty Rank
$45,000
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#548
Family Medicine Ranking
28th Percentile
Top 72% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205500571
NRMP Code:
2304120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
36

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
14
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

This program is a Teaching Health Center- based family medicine residency. Rotations center in a medically underserved community served by a Federally Qualified Health Center. Core hospital rotations are completed at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV. Our residents are well prepared for practice in rural and underserved communities upon graduation. Residents have opportunity for an additional $10,000 bonus per year, and a $500 per month housing allowance is provided.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • 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

0

Salary Progression

$45,000
PGY-1
$50,000
PGY-2
$55,000
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Beckley, WV
Metropolitan Area
Beckley, WV Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
1,792,967

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
70(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$291K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$65K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
33.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
1,792,967
Median Age
50 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.64
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
75%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.60
Restaurant Meal
9.6
Gas (per gallon)
$2.96
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$45,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$64,286
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205500571
NRMP Code:
2304120C0YOG
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
36
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kimberly Ballard
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
9/15/2025 - 12/31/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
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:
2304120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
AccessHealth
Primary Teaching Site:
AccessHealth
Contact Person:
Bethany Wimmer

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
16.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
66.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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