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West Virginia University Program

Psychiatry 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
4005521226
Program director
Daniel Pustay
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
753
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

West Virginia University Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 753 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

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
10
Interview rate
13.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men51%
  • White59%
  • Asian24%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Daniel Pustay
Program coordinator
Sophia Bienek-Cate
Coordinator phone
(304) 293-5312
Program phone
(304) 293-5323
Sponsoring institution
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry 930 Chestnut Ridge Road Morgantown, WV 26505 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 7% of residents at West Virginia University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does West Virginia University Program offer?

West Virginia University Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is West Virginia University Program?

West Virginia University Program received 753 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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

Where is West Virginia University Program located?

West Virginia University Program is located at Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry 930 Chestnut Ridge Road Morgantown, WV 26505. Its sponsoring institution is West Virginia University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of West Virginia University Program?

The program director is Daniel Pustay. The program coordinator, Sophia Bienek-Cate, is the usual contact for application questions.