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West Virginia University Program

Ophthalmology 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
2405521160
Program director
Bradley Thuro
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 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

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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

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 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.

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