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West Virginia University Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.

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About West Virginia University Program

ACGME code
1605511091
Program director
Nicholas Brandmeir
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
286
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

West Virginia University Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 286 applications and invited about 13.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 61 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed19%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
13.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White50%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other20%

Contact and location

Program director
Nicholas Brandmeir
Program coordinator
Olivia Ramsay
Coordinator phone
(304) 598-4000
Program phone
(304) 598-6130
Sponsoring institution
West Virginia University School of Medicine

PO Box 9183 One Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 26506 Open in Google Maps

West Virginia University Program: frequently asked questions

Does West Virginia University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. West Virginia University 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at West Virginia University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does West Virginia University Program offer?

West Virginia University Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is West Virginia University Program?

West Virginia University Program received 286 applications and interviewed about 13.6% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for West Virginia University 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at West Virginia University Program?

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

Where is West Virginia University Program located?

West Virginia University Program is located at PO Box 9183 One Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 26506. Its sponsoring institution is West Virginia University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of West Virginia University Program?

The program director is Nicholas Brandmeir. The program coordinator, Olivia Ramsay, is the usual contact for application questions.

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