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Emergency Medical Services Residency Program

West Virginia University School of Medicine
Morgantown, WV
Initial AccreditationACGME #1125511002University

West Virginia University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Emergency medical services residency program in Morgantown, WV. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year. It reports a PGY-1 salary of $68,745. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
0 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
$68.7k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2025 · 1 years

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty, specialty
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Rural

Rural

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
80
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
3
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

The mission of the WVU Foundation is to enrich the lives of those touched by West Virginia University by maximizing charitable support and providing services to the University, its students and affiliated organizations. Our Vision The WVU Foundation will be a model for excellence in fundraising, investment management and stewardship. Our Core Values Relationships - We value relationships, teamwork, and community involvement as fundamental to achieving our goals and at the core of our mission. Integrity - We conduct our activities in an independent, fair, trustworthy and honest manner. Accountability - We are responsible for our actions. Courage - We support an environment where people feel safe to speak up and take bold, appropriate action with open communication. Innovation - We encourage creative, effective ideas in a collaborative environment to drive successful outcomes. Exceptional Performance - We lead by setting new standards of excellence.

Star Rating
2 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 6 same · 1 worse
Mortality1 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 10 same · 1 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 10 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeD
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$128K
Research
$0
Payments
31

Top payer: LivaNova USA, Inc. ($30K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Primary teaching site: West Virginia University School of Medicine · Morgantown, WV

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Primary
Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University Hospitals

Morgantown, WV675 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.

Livability

County figures for Monongalia County, West Virginia (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
5.12%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$62,704
−$16k vs US median
Avg Commute
22 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Peter S Martin, MD

Associate Professor

Program Director

Beverlee Payton, BA

Program Manager

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is West Virginia University School of Medicine located?
West Virginia University School of Medicine is located in Morgantown, WV.
What type of program is West Virginia University School of Medicine?
West Virginia University School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is West Virginia University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — West Virginia University School of Medicine holds initial ACGME accreditation.
Does West Virginia University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
West Virginia University School of Medicine has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does West Virginia University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
West Virginia University School of Medicine does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does West Virginia University School of Medicine require?
West Virginia University School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at West Virginia University School of Medicine?
West Virginia University School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $68,745. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to West Virginia University School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save West Virginia University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does West Virginia University School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Emergency medical services residency program positions as they appear.