West Virginia University Rural Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout West Virginia University Rural Program
- ACGME code
- 1205521569
- Program director
- Christopher Bellew
- Location
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 211
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 23.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 11%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
West Virginia University Rural Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 211 applications and invited about 23.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.
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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 23.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates61%
- US DO graduates28%
- US IMGs11%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women67%
- Men33%
- White83%
- Asian17%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino17%
- Other11%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christopher Bellew
- Program coordinator
- Vicki Eckert
- Coordinator phone
- (304) 535-4108
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
WVU Rural Family Medicine Residency Program Harpers Ferry Family Medicine 171 Taylor Street Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 Open in Google Maps
West Virginia University Rural Program: frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia University Rural Program sponsor visas?
West Virginia University Rural 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 Rural Program IMG-friendly?
About 11% of residents at West Virginia University Rural Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does West Virginia University Rural Program offer?
West Virginia University Rural Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is West Virginia University Rural Program?
West Virginia University Rural Program received 211 applications and interviewed about 23.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for West Virginia University Rural 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 Rural 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.
Where is West Virginia University Rural Program located?
West Virginia University Rural Program is located at WVU Rural Family Medicine Residency Program Harpers Ferry Family Medicine 171 Taylor Street Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. Its sponsoring institution is West Virginia University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of West Virginia University Rural Program?
The program director is Christopher Bellew. The program coordinator, Vicki Eckert, is the usual contact for application questions.