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West Virginia University Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Morgantown, WV(Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#153
Specialty Rank
$63,040
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#153
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4205521208
NRMP Code:
1837420R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
2.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
61
0
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
37.5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Major physical expansion in progressive WVU Academic Health Center with growing tertiary services and Level 1 trauma brings new department, new Fuji Synapse PACS, Epic EMR and Powerscribe voice dictation. Ground broken for new WVU Children's Hospital to open Fall 2022. Teaching-learning team approach offers resident involvement with medical students in Morgantown, WV, a diverse, friendly University town with beautiful surroundings, great schools, and recreation.

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

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$63,040
PGY-1
$63,040
PGY-2
$65,076
PGY-3
$66,101
PGY-4
$68,075
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully 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

City & State
Morgantown, WV
Metropolitan Area
Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
1,792,967

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
20.6%

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

Nominal Salary
$63,040
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$62,416
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4205521208
NRMP Code:
1837420R0
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Cara Lo
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 11/21/2025
Interview Period:
9/29/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
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:
No
NRMP Codes:
1837420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
West Virginia University Hospitals
Primary Teaching Site:
West Virginia University Hospitals
Contact Person:
Katie J Swaney
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7
PGY-4:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
28th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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