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Marshall University School of Medicine Program

Neurology residency program in Huntington, West Virginia, sponsored by Marshall University School of Medicine.

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About Marshall University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1805500119
Program director
Justin Nolte
Location
Huntington, West Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
673
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
35%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Marshall University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Huntington, West Virginia, sponsored by Marshall University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 673 applications and invited about 7.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 35% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed6%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
7.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs21%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White57%
  • Asian29%
  • Other14%

Contact and location

Program director
Justin Nolte
Program coordinator
Rachel Wyant
Coordinator phone
(304) 691-1751
Program phone
(304) 691-1787
Sponsoring institution
Marshall University School of Medicine

1600 Medical Center Drive Huntington, WV 25701 Open in Google Maps

Marshall University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Marshall University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Marshall University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 35% of residents at Marshall University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Marshall University School of Medicine Program offer?

Marshall University School of Medicine Program offers 5 first-year Neurology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Marshall University School of Medicine Program?

Marshall University School of Medicine Program received 673 applications and interviewed about 7.9% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Marshall University School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Marshall University School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Marshall University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Marshall University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is Marshall University School of Medicine Program located?

Marshall University School of Medicine Program is located at 1600 Medical Center Drive Huntington, WV 25701. Its sponsoring institution is Marshall University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Marshall University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Justin Nolte. The program coordinator, Rachel Wyant, is the usual contact for application questions.

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