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Wheeling Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Wheeling, West Virginia, sponsored by Wheeling Hospital.

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About Wheeling Hospital Program

ACGME code
1205522338
Program director
Edward Marks
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,270
Latest cycle
IMG residents
54%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wheeling Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Wheeling, West Virginia, sponsored by Wheeling Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,270 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 54% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs46%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White54%
  • Asian42%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Edward Marks
Program coordinator
Tammy Knight
Coordinator phone
(304) 243-3330
Sponsoring institution
Wheeling Hospital

Family Medicine Center 40 Medical Park, Suite 406 Wheeling, WV 26003 Open in Google Maps

Wheeling Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wheeling Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Wheeling Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Wheeling Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 54% of residents at Wheeling Hospital 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 Wheeling Hospital Program offer?

Wheeling Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wheeling Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Wheeling Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Wheeling Hospital Program located?

Wheeling Hospital Program is located at Family Medicine Center 40 Medical Park, Suite 406 Wheeling, WV 26003. Its sponsoring institution is Wheeling Hospital.

Who is the program director of Wheeling Hospital Program?

The program director is Edward Marks. The program coordinator, Tammy Knight, is the usual contact for application questions.