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West Virginia University School of Medicine Program

Thoracic SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Morgantown, WV
2
Positions
$70,769
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4605500100
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
5.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
9.10%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Extensive Advanced Practitioner support. No in-house call. Exposure to both high volume and advanced disease due to rural patient population served. Platforms include robotic, thoracoscopic, laparoscopic, and open abdominal and chest techniques. Extensive foregut experience.

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

  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$70,769
PGY-1

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4605500100
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
11/12/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
2/12/2026 - 3/6/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1837460F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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