West Virginia University Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.