West Virginia University Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Morgantown, WV(Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#98
Specialty Rank
$60,786
PGY1 Salary
13.3%
IMG %
#98
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
26th Percentile
Top 74% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2805511113
- NRMP Code:
- 1837280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Brian Marshall Kellermeyer
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 22.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 60%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents are expected to be surgeons on almost all cases. Several courses at other institutions are subsidized. Bonus monies awarded for presentations and publications.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
18 weeks
Salary Progression
$60,786
PGY-1
$63,040
PGY-2
$65,076
PGY-3
$66,101
PGY-4
$68,075
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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:
- 2805511113
- NRMP Code:
- 1837280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brian Marshall Kellermeyer
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 11/7/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/23/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1837280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Rebecca Elmo
- Contact Email:
- relmo@hsc.wvu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 35
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 35
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 13.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 13.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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