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West Virginia University Program

Transitional Year 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
9995500248
Program director
Mary Warden
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
441
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

West Virginia University Program is a university Based Transitional Year residency program in Morgantown, West Virginia, sponsored by West Virginia University School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 441 applications and invited about 10.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
10.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White73%
  • Asian18%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Mary Warden
Program coordinator
Kelly Reshenberg
Coordinator phone
(304) 293-2463
Sponsoring institution
West Virginia University School of Medicine

PO Box 9001-A Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Center 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?

West Virginia University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is West Virginia University Program?

West Virginia University Program received 441 applications and interviewed about 10.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is West Virginia University Program located?

West Virginia University Program is located at PO Box 9001-A Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Center 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 Mary Warden. The program coordinator, Kelly Reshenberg, is the usual contact for application questions.