Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program
PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Charleston, WV(Charleston, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#104
Specialty Rank
$60,562
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#104
Psychiatry Ranking
68th Percentile
Top 32% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4005521264
- NRMP Code:
- 1902400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 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:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 70%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
At CAMC we provide care to an underserved population of patients with a broad array of psychiatric conditions which allows our residents ample exposure during their training. We offer a diverse range of elective rotation opportunities in various subspecialty fields. Our residents receive robust training in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and we are restarting our Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) service soon. We would love to answer any questions about our program or the Charleston area!
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,562
PGY-1
$62,871
PGY-2
$65,020
PGY-3
$68,480
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $374K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 31.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 1,792,967
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.68
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4005521264
- NRMP Code:
- 1902400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tiffany Olivia Sparks
- Email:
- tiffany.sparks@camc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/14/2026
- 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:
- 205
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1902400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Charleston Area Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Charleston Area Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Sheryl Harmon
- Contact Email:
- sheryl.harmon@camc.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 41st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 60.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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