West Virginia University Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Morgantown, WV(Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
$60,786
PGY1 Salary
44.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1805511118
- NRMP Code:
- 1837180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 112
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
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:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 30
- Female Faculty:
- 36.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 13%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,786
PGY-1
$63,040
PGY-2
$65,076
PGY-3
$66,101
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
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
- 1,792,967
- 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:
- 1805511118
- NRMP Code:
- 1837180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 112
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gauri Vikram Pawar
- Email:
- gpawar@hsc.wvu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2006 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- No
- 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:
- 1837180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Amy Schwinabart
- Contact Email:
- Amy.schwinabart1@wvumedicine.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
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
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 44.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 69th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 27.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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