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Marshall University School of Medicine Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Huntington, WV(Huntington, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#164
Specialty Rank
$55,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#164
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
21st Percentile
Top 79% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2605513205
NRMP Code:
3066260C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
85

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
000

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • 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

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$55,000
PGY-1
$56,000
PGY-2
$57,000
PGY-3
$58,000
PGY-4
$59,000
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Huntington, WV
Metropolitan Area
Huntington, WV Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
81(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$333K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$51K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
31.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
337K
Median Age
31 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.37
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
56%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$55,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,901
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2605513205
NRMP Code:
3066260C0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
85
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ali Oliashirazi
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2025 - 11/30/2025
Interview Period:
1/1/2026 - 3/1/2026
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:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3066260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Contact Person:
Ashley Taliaferro
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
15
Unpaid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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