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West Virginia University Program

Pediatrics 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
3205511245
Program director
Joseph Lynch
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
358
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

West Virginia University Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 358 applications and invited about 15.1% 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 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
15.1%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White78%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Lynch
Program coordinator
Erin VanDenLangenberg
Coordinator phone
(304) 598-4480
Program phone
(304) 598-4000
Sponsoring institution
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Ctr PO Box 9214 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 6% of residents at West Virginia University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics 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 2 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is West Virginia University Program?

West Virginia University Program received 358 applications and interviewed about 15.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is West Virginia University Program located?

West Virginia University Program is located at Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Ctr PO Box 9214 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 Joseph Lynch. The program coordinator, Erin VanDenLangenberg, is the usual contact for application questions.

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