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Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program

Psychiatry 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
4005521264
Program director
Rebekkah Brown
Location
Charleston, West Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
712
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
35%
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 Psychiatry residency program in Charleston, West Virginia, sponsored by Charleston Area Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 712 applications and invited about 7.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 35% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
7.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White50%
  • Asian45%

Contact and location

Program director
Rebekkah Brown
Program coordinator
Sheryl Harmon
Coordinator phone
(304) 388-1020
Program phone
(304) 388-1000
Sponsoring institution
Charleston Area Medical Center

3200 MacCorkle Ave. SE, 5th Floor Department of Behavorial Medicine/Psychiatry Charleston, WV 25304 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 35% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% 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 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 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 712 applications and interviewed about 7.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 3200 MacCorkle Ave. SE, 5th Floor Department of Behavorial Medicine/Psychiatry Charleston, WV 25304. 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 Rebekkah Brown. The program coordinator, Sheryl Harmon, is the usual contact for application questions.