West Virginia University Rural Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Harpers Ferry, WV(Ferry, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#317
Specialty Rank
$60,786
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
#317
Family Medicine Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205521569
- NRMP Code:
- 1837120C1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 65
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 55.6%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We nurture and educate our residents in the practice of full spectrum family medicine in the unique rural setting of the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. Our program is designed to provide education that will give you the training, experience and confidence to perform all aspects of family medicine including nutrition and street medicine. If your dream is small-town practice or serving underserved communities, spend these vital years of your education in a quality rural residency program!
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,786
PGY-1
$63,040
PGY-2
$65,076
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully 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
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $307K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $54K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 1,792,967
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.38
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205521569
- NRMP Code:
- 1837120C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 65
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Angela Denise Cherry
- Email:
- oglesbya@hsc.wvu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 1/4/2027
- 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:
- 214
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1837120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Jefferson Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Jefferson Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Vicki L Eckert
- Contact Email:
- eckertv@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
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 11.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 27.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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