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West Virginia University Program

Neurology 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
1805511118
Program director
Nathaniel Mohney
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
831
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
41%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

West Virginia University Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 831 applications and invited about 14.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 41% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • 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: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed14%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
14.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs24%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men62%
  • White41%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Nathaniel Mohney
Program coordinator
David Ward
Coordinator phone
(304) 293-7764
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department of Neurology PO Box 9180 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 41% of residents at West Virginia University 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 West Virginia University Program offer?

West Virginia University Program offers 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is West Virginia University Program?

West Virginia University Program received 831 applications and interviewed about 14.1% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 13%.

Where is West Virginia University Program located?

West Virginia University Program is located at Department of Neurology PO Box 9180 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 Nathaniel Mohney. The program coordinator, David Ward, is the usual contact for application questions.

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