Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Parkersburg, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.

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About West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program

ACGME code
1405500443
Program director
Michael Cheshire
Location
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
2,950
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
73%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Parkersburg, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,950 applications and invited about 3.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 73% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 49 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
3.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs56%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White28%
  • Asian28%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Cheshire
Program coordinator
Jill Jonas
Coordinator phone
(304) 424-2777
Sponsoring institution
West Virginia University School of Medicine

800 Garfield Avenue Parkersburg, WV 26101 Open in Google Maps

West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program: frequently asked questions

Does West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program sponsor visas?

Yes. West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program IMG-friendly?

About 73% of residents at West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program offer?

West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program?

West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program received 2,950 applications and interviewed about 3.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark 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 School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program located?

West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program is located at 800 Garfield Avenue Parkersburg, WV 26101. Its sponsoring institution is West Virginia University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of West Virginia University School of Medicine/Camden-Clark Program?

The program director is Michael Cheshire. The program coordinator, Jill Jonas, is the usual contact for application questions.

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