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West Virginia University Program

Surgery 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
4405521352
Program director
Lauren Dudas
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
908
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

West Virginia University Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 908 applications and invited about 9.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
5
Interview rate
9.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White82%
  • Asian9%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Lauren Dudas
Program coordinator
Lauren Edmonds
Coordinator phone
(304) 293-7480
Program phone
(304) 293-8266
Sponsoring institution
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Health Sciences Center N, Room 7700 PO Box 9238 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 9% of residents at West Virginia University 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 West Virginia University Program offer?

West Virginia University Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is West Virginia University Program?

West Virginia University Program received 908 applications and interviewed about 9.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

Where is West Virginia University Program located?

West Virginia University Program is located at Health Sciences Center N, Room 7700 PO Box 9238 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 Lauren Dudas. The program coordinator, Lauren Edmonds, is the usual contact for application questions.

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