West Virginia University Program
Transitional YearUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Morgantown, WV(Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
$60,786
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9995500248
- NRMP Code:
- 1837999P4
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 56
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 205
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 54
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 2%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
West Virginia University Transitional Year Residency Program provides a strong foundation in basic clinical skills while allowing the resident flexibility to pursue advanced specialty interests. Our expanding program currently trains 14 residents and has an ACGME Continued Accreditation Status. - The majority of the TY residency training occurs in Morgantown at WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital. The University and its community provides year round cultural events and sporting activities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,786
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9995500248
- NRMP Code:
- 1837999P4
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 56
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mary D Warden
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2026 - 2/5/2027
- 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:
- 205
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 205
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1837999P0, 1837999P2, 1837999P3, 1837999P4
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- James Guida
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 205
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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