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Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program

Pediatrics residency program in Charleston, West Virginia, sponsored by Charleston Area Medical Center.

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About Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program

ACGME code
3205521243
Program director
James Collins
Location
Charleston, West Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,221
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
66%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Charleston, West Virginia, sponsored by Charleston Area Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,221 applications and invited about 12.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 66% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
12.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates35%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs57%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White39%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
James Collins
Program coordinator
Amanda Mullins
Coordinator phone
(304) 388-1563
Sponsoring institution
Charleston Area Medical Center

830 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Charleston, WV 25302 Open in Google Maps

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 66% of residents at Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program offer?

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program offers 9 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program?

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program received 1,221 applications and interviewed about 12.5% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic 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 Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program located?

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program is located at 830 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Charleston, WV 25302. Its sponsoring institution is Charleston Area Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program?

The program director is James Collins. The program coordinator, Amanda Mullins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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