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Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program

Family Medicine residency program in Charleston, West Virginia, sponsored by Charleston Area Medical Center.

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About Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program

ACGME code
1205511337
Program director
Andy Tanner
Location
Charleston, West Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,162
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
48%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Charleston, West Virginia, sponsored by Charleston Area Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,162 applications and invited about 7.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 48% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
7.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs16%
  • Non-US IMGs32%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White53%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American5%

Contact and location

Program director
Andy Tanner
Program coordinator
Elizabeth Westfall, C-TAGME
Coordinator phone
(304) 388-4620
Sponsoring institution
Charleston Area Medical Center

3200 MacCorkle Avenue, 5th Floor Charleston, WV 25304 Open in Google Maps

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 48% of residents at Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program offer?

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program?

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program received 1,162 applications and interviewed about 7.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

Where is Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program located?

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program is located at 3200 MacCorkle Avenue, 5th Floor Charleston, WV 25304. Its sponsoring institution is Charleston Area Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program?

The program director is Andy Tanner. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Westfall, C-TAGME, is the usual contact for application questions.

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