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West Virginia University Rural Program

Family Medicine residency program in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.

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About West Virginia University Rural Program

ACGME code
1205521569
Program director
Christopher Bellew
Location
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed34%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed13%
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
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.

Do program signals help at West Virginia University Rural Program?

Applicants who sent West Virginia University Rural Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 21%.

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.

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