Marshall University School of Medicine Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Huntington, WV(Huntington, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
23
Positions
#156
Specialty Rank
$56,000
PGY1 Salary
30.4%
IMG %
#156
Surgery Ranking
57th Percentile
Top 43% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4405521366
- NRMP Code:
- 3066440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 23
- Interviews:
- 96
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Ours is a fully ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program under the direction of Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. There - are over 30 dedicated faculty surgeons who actively participate in the Program and provide unmatched clinical and academic resources. Entering our 67th year, our Program is in an innovation phase; we are continually striving to find creative ways to expand, improve, and streamline our program from all aspects -curriculum to resident wellness.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- 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
Not available
Salary Progression
$56,000
PGY-1
$57,000
PGY-2
$58,000
PGY-3
$59,000
PGY-4
$60,000
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 30.6%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4405521366
- NRMP Code:
- 3066440C0
- Total Positions:
- 23
- Interviews:
- 96
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David A Denning
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
- 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:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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:
- 3066440C0, 3066440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cabell Huntington Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cabell Huntington Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Missy Kay Morrison
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 30.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 50th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.3%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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