West Virginia University Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout West Virginia University Program
- ACGME code
- 2405521160
- Program director
- Bradley Thuro
- Location
- Morgantown, West Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
West Virginia University Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. 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.
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women42%
- Men58%
- White42%
- Asian42%
- Other17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Bradley Thuro
- Program coordinator
- ethan wiles
- Coordinator phone
- (304) 598-6963
- Program phone
- (304) 598-6925
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
WVU Eye Institute, Dept of Ophthalmology PO Box 9193, Stadium 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?
West Virginia University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
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. West Virginia University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is West Virginia University Program located?
West Virginia University Program is located at WVU Eye Institute, Dept of Ophthalmology PO Box 9193, Stadium 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 Bradley Thuro. The program coordinator, ethan wiles, is the usual contact for application questions.