Vascular Surgery - IntegratedCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program

Vascular Surgery - Integrated 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
4515500126
Program director
Shadi Abu-Halimah
Location
Charleston, West Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
147
Latest cycle
Interview rate
34%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency program in Charleston, West Virginia, sponsored by Charleston Area Medical Center. It offers 1 first-year position, about the same as the typical Vascular Surgery - Integrated program (1).

In the latest application cycle the program received 147 applications and invited about 34% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 27.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
1
Interview rate
34%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Contact and location

Program director
Shadi Abu-Halimah
Program coordinator
Nicole Mata
Coordinator phone
(304) 388-4874
Sponsoring institution
Charleston Area Medical Center

Vascular Center of Excellence 3200 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 20% 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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated program has 0% 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 1 first-year Vascular Surgery - Integrated position, and 1 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 147 applications and interviewed about 34% of applicants. The typical Vascular Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 27.2%.

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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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 Vascular Center of Excellence 3200 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 Shadi Abu-Halimah. The program coordinator, Nicole Mata, is the usual contact for application questions.