West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Parkersburg, WV(Parkersburg, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#503
Specialty Rank
$60,786
PGY1 Salary
58.8%
IMG %
#503
Internal Medicine Ranking
14th Percentile
Top 86% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1405500443
- NRMP Code:
- 1837140C2YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 102
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:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 29
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
5+1 Schedule; Golden weekend every 5th week; No 24-hour call; No weekends on electives; $5000 educational stipend/research stipend; daily meal allowance; AMBOSS for Board Exam Prep; Awesome Board Review Course; 29 days of paid time off each year; 12 educational leave days throughout training; elective rotations available at WVU Medicine in Morgantown WV; WVU Medicine Camden Clark recognized as America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2025. Visit our website: https://wvumedicine.org/camden-residents/
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,786
PGY-1
$63,040
PGY-2
$65,076
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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: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
- 90(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $345K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $44K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 386K
- Median Age
- 50 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
75%
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:
- 1405500443
- NRMP Code:
- 1837140C2YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 102
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael D Cheshire
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1837140C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Camden Clark Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Camden Clark Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Jill Jonas
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 29
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 58.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 62nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 35.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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