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Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program

Vascular surgery - integratedCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Charleston, WV(Charleston, WV Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
$60,562
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4515500126
NRMP Code:
1902451C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
36

Contact Information

Shadi Jabr Abu-Halimah
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
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:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
2.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program is dedicated to developing our trainees into expert clinicians, who are both clinically and academically proficient in all aspects of the diagnosis, management, and treatment of vascular disease. CAMC is widely heralded as a prominent institution committed to meeting the needs of all patients in rural Appalachia and southern West Virginia. In alignment with the institution, our programs maintain the mission of 'Striving to provide the best health care to every patient, every day.'

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$60,562
PGY-1
$62,871
PGY-2
$65,020
PGY-3
$68,480
PGY-4
$72,080
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
Charleston, WV
Metropolitan Area
Charleston, WV Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
1,792,967

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
99(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$374K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.6K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
31.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
1,792,967
Median Age
29 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.68
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
54%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,562
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$61,174
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4515500126
NRMP Code:
1902451C0YOG
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
36
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Shadi Jabr Abu-Halimah
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
11/3/2026 - 1/29/2027
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
1902451C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Charleston Area Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Charleston Area Medical Center
Contact Person:
Nicole D Mata
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1
PGY-5:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
20.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
20.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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