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West Virginia University Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.

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About West Virginia University Program

ACGME code
1105521128
Program director
Christopher Kiefer
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

West Virginia University Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates40%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men53%
  • White93%
  • Asian3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Kiefer
Program coordinator
Beverlee Payton
Coordinator phone
(304) 293-4031
Program phone
(304) 293-6702
Sponsoring institution
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department of Emergency Medicine 1 Medical Center Drive PO Box 9149 Morgantown, WV 26506-9149 Open in Google Maps

West Virginia University Program: frequently asked questions

Does West Virginia University Program sponsor visas?

West Virginia University Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is West Virginia University Program IMG-friendly?

West Virginia University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does West Virginia University Program offer?

West Virginia University Program offers 8 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for West Virginia University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has West Virginia University Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is West Virginia University Program located?

West Virginia University Program is located at Department of Emergency Medicine 1 Medical Center Drive PO Box 9149 Morgantown, WV 26506-9149. Its sponsoring institution is West Virginia University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of West Virginia University Program?

The program director is Christopher Kiefer. The program coordinator, Beverlee Payton, is the usual contact for application questions.