West Virginia University Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Morgantown, WV(Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
11
Positions
#58
Specialty Rank
$60,786
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#58
Neurological surgery Ranking
52nd Percentile
Top 48% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1605511091
- NRMP Code:
- 1837160C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 37
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 61
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 14.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Morgantown is a beautiful college town located in the mountains of West Virginia. Outdoor recreation is plentiful, cost of living is low, and crime is minimal. Morgantown is within easy access of Pittsburgh and Washington, DC. We are an ideal place for exceptional graduating medical students to train and raise family. We look forward to meeting you.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 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
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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:
- 1605511091
- NRMP Code:
- 1837160C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 37
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Cara Lynn Sedney
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- 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:
- 1837160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Kim Lanham
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:2PGY-6:2PGY-7:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 17th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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