West Virginia University Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Morgantown, WV(Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#138
Specialty Rank
$60,786
PGY1 Salary
84.6%
IMG %
#138
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
3rd Percentile
Top 97% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3005511373
NRMP Code:
1837300C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
35

Contact Information

Melina Bree Dunsavage Flanagan
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
24
Sick Days:
18
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
32%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Digital pathology - Rural population

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,786
PGY-1
$63,040
PGY-2
$65,076
PGY-3
$66,101
PGY-4
0

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 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

City & State
Morgantown, WV
Metropolitan Area
Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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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

Population
68K
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

Nominal Salary
$60,786
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$60,184
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3005511373
NRMP Code:
1837300C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
35
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Melina Bree Dunsavage Flanagan
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 1/15/2027
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:
192
Min Step 2 Score:
209

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:
1837300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
West Virginia University Hospitals
Primary Teaching Site:
West Virginia University Hospitals
Contact Person:
Tony Roush
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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
84.6%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
82nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
7.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Medical Education

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