West Virginia University Program
Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Morgantown, WV(Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#68
Specialty Rank
$57,891
PGY1 Salary
5.6%
IMG %
#68
Family Medicine Ranking
91st Percentile
Top 9% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205511336
- NRMP Code:
- 1837120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 47.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The WVU Family Medicine Residency core aims are first, to train primary care physician leaders to be capable of participating in research & providing quality care to a diverse population throughout our rural state and beyond. Second, to optimize training through cutting edge technology in our rapidly evolving academic medical center. Finally, to provide a learning environment that promotes skills needed to incorporate "life" into a demanding career to prevent burnout and career dissatisfaction.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$57,891
PGY-1
$60,038
PGY-2
$61,977
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 101(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $252K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $67K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 68K
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.52
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
12.36
Gas (per gallon)
$3.81
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205511336
- NRMP Code:
- 1837120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Erika Bodkins
- Email:
- bodkinse@hsc.wvu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 12/10/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- 1837120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Joanna R Mizener
- Contact Email:
- joanna.mizener@wvumedicine.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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