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West Virginia University Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.

ACGME code
3005511373
Program director
Gustavo Torres
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About West Virginia University Program

Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
522
Latest cycle
IMG residents
77%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$65,113
Per year

West Virginia University Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 522 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 77% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $65,113 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 24 vacation days. Residents work about 40 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Positions filled
1
Applications received
522
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs54%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White15%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Other31%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-15$65,1132418
PGY-21$67,5282418
PGY-35$69,7092418
PGY-42$70,8072418
Hours per week (PGY-1)
40
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
5
Time in outpatient clinics
100%
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
Yes

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training88%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Gustavo Torres
Program coordinator
Leah Adkins
Coordinator phone
(304) 293-6829
Program phone
(304) 293-3956
Sponsoring institution
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Center, North PO Box 9203 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 77% of residents at West Virginia University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does West Virginia University Program offer?

West Virginia University Program offers 1 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at West Virginia University Program?

First-year residents at West Virginia University Program earn $65,113 a year and receive 24 vacation days. First-year residents work about 40 hours a week.

Where is West Virginia University Program located?

West Virginia University Program is located at Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Center, North PO Box 9203 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 Gustavo Torres. The program coordinator, Leah Adkins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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