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Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program

Surgery 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
4405511351
Program director
Jade Gallimore
Location
Charleston, West Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
837
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Charleston, West Virginia, sponsored by Charleston Area Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 837 applications and invited about 8.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
6
Interview rate
8.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates31%
  • US DO graduates58%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White85%
  • Asian4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Jade Gallimore
Program coordinator
Tara Dolin
Coordinator phone
(304) 351-1742
Program phone
(304) 351-2776
Sponsoring institution
Charleston Area Medical Center

CAMC IAM Department of Surgery 3110 MacCorkle Ave SE 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 12% of residents at Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 Surgery 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 837 applications and interviewed about 8.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 CAMC IAM Department of Surgery 3110 MacCorkle Ave SE 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 Jade Gallimore. The program coordinator, Tara Dolin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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