Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The WVU Neurology Residency program, approved by the ACGME, provides a comprehensive training experience with 8 categorical positions over 48 months. Residents will complete 12 months in Internal Medicine followed by 36 months in Neurology, with opportunities to manage a diverse patient population in both inpatient and outpatient settings at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. The program includes rotations in various specialties, ensuring a broad exposure to neurological conditions and procedures. With expansion in both faculty and facilities, residents have access to cutting-edge research and clinical practices, particularly in areas like neurocritical care and epilepsy.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The WVU Neurology residency program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness. However, it accepts ECFMG certification and offers a total of 8 categorical positions for residency, which can indicate a degree of IMG acceptance. Additional information about visa sponsorship and the number of current or past IMG residents was not mentioned in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
8 categorical positions with training for a total of 48 months (including 12 in Internal Medicine and 36 in Neurology).
Program Website
Address
64 Medical Center Drive, P.O. Box 9100, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600
Program Director
Nathaniel Mohney, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program trains categorical residents through a curriculum that emphasizes both clinical and academic excellence, with hands-on experience in different facets of neurology, including inpatient and outpatient care, and the opportunity to engage in research. However, the exact number of residents presently enrolled in the PGY-1 year is not specified.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents will complete 12 months of their intern year in Internal Medicine at Ruby Memorial Hospital followed by 36 months of Neurology training. The program provides a balanced and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient training environment with experience in common, uncommon, and rare conditions.
Application
Residents are selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Interested applicants must complete an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). This includes the submission of: Medical School Transcript, Personal Statement, 3 Letters of Recommendation, USMLE/COMLEX scores, ECFMG certification for IMG applicants, and CV. The program encourages diversity among its residents. Key Dates: Applications are typically submitted in ERAS starting in September; Interviews are usually conducted from October to January.
# of Locations
All rotations are completed at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and its outpatient clinics.
Fellowship
WVU Neurology offers several fellowship opportunities and has recently added UCNS certified Headache Fellowship and ACGME approved Vascular Neurology and Sleep fellowships. There are also plans to initiate Neurocritical Care, Epilepsy, and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowships. Recent graduates may pursue these fellowships as part of their post-residency career paths.
Resident Life
Overview
The WVU residency training program in neurology is the only categorical training program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) within the state. It offers 8 categorical positions with training for a total of 48 months.
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# of Years of Program
4 years total (1 year in Internal Medicine + 3 years in Neurology)
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