Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Program at West Virginia University is a highly esteemed 5-year training program designed to develop competent, compassionate surgeons. Offering 5 categorical positions and 5 preliminary PGY-1 positions annually, the program emphasizes clinical excellence through rigorous rotations mainly at W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. Residents also benefit from dedicated research opportunities and integration of various educational courses, including advanced surgical training. Mentorship, financial support for learning, and an active community contribute to a fulfilling residency experience.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is IMG-friendly, as it accepts international medical graduates and participation in research funding, although specific statistics regarding IMG applicants or acceptance rates were not directly mentioned.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
5 categorical positions per year and 5 preliminary PGY1 positions
Program Website
Address
64 Medical Center Drive, P.O. Box 9100, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 10 residents in the program, including 5 PGY-1 positions.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Wednesday morning didactics utilizing ACS SCORE curriculum, resident led sessions, Fresh Tissue Training Program, Robotic, FLS and FES curriculum, and anytime access to WV STEPS simulation center. Multiple courses integrated into training with opportunities for exemplary residents to be instructors.
Application
Key application dates for the 2024-2025 recruitment cycle include: 11/1/2024 for internal candidates only, 11/9/2024, 11/22/2024, and 12/14/2024.
# of Locations
Nearly all rotations at W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.
Fellowship
Fellowships pursued by graduates include competitive general surgery practice, though specific fellowship programs available were not detailed.
Resident Life
Overview
5 year training program with 5 categorical positions per year and 5 preliminary PGY1 positions, secured funding for select residents to participate in dedicated research time (1-2 years), limited fellowship programs. Graduates pursue general surgery practice or competitive fellowships. Nearly all clinical rotations at W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital, with specific additional rotations at Baylor and Jefferson Medical Center. Active mentorship program and educational support.
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# of Years of Program
5
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Alumni
Graduates of the program pursue general surgery practice or competitive fellowships. Information on specific fellowship types or institutions is not provided in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Secured funding for select residents to participate in dedicated research time (1-2 years); Limited fellowship programs; Nearly all clinical rotations at W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital; Established mentorship program; Funded loupes; Educational stipend; Financial support for academic meetings and presentations; Free parking.
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