West Virginia University Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Morgantown, WV(Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Area Metro)
86
Positions
#142
Specialty Rank
$60,786
PGY1 Salary
34.9%
IMG %
#142
Internal Medicine Ranking
76th Percentile
Top 24% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1405511440
- NRMP Code:
- 1837140C1; 1837140C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 86
- Interviews:
- 298
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 183
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 78
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 42.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Rresident-centered program with engaged, approachable, faculty. We have a structured wellness program with small group sessions, retreats, social events, community service and more. Flexible rotation scheduling where residents play an active role in the management of the residency and drive continuous improvement as well as development of new programs. Specialty tracks in global health, hospital medicine, med ed, nephrology, obesity medicine, primary care, primary care, rural QI/Pt Safety
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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)
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,786
PGY-1
$63,040
PGY-2
$65,076
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
- 21.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 1405511440
- NRMP Code:
- 1837140C1; 1837140C0
- Total Positions:
- 86
- Interviews:
- 298
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Josephine L Reece
- Email:
- dhamilton@hsc.wvu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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:
- 197
- 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:
- 1837140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Sheri Campbell
- Contact Email:
- scampbell@hsc.wvu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 30
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:30PGY-2:27PGY-3:29
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 34.9%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 25th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.7%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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