West Virginia University Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Morgantown, WV(Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#73
Specialty Rank
$60,786
PGY1 Salary
10.3%
IMG %
#73
Psychiatry Ranking
77th Percentile
Top 23% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4005521226
- NRMP Code:
- 1837400C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 115
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 31
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 36
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our main training is at a large academic medical center that serves a 4-state region. We see complex patients and our residents learn from national experts in our field. We have multiple affiliated fellowship programs and offer an ACGME-accredited rural training track .
Program Offers & Benefits
- Part-time/shared schedule positions
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- 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
$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
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
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:
- 4005521226
- NRMP Code:
- 1837400C0
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 115
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Daniel Elliot Elswick
- Email:
- sbienekcate@hsc.wvu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- No
- 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:
- 1837400C0, 1837400C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Sophia Bienek-Cate
- Contact Email:
- sbienekcate@hsc.wvu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10PGY-4:10
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
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 10.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 23.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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