Department of
Medicine

Residency Application Criteria and Information

Please review the following information before applying for WVU's Internal Medicine Residency Program: 

  • Our program will be participating in the NRMP Voluntary Program Rank Order List Lock Pilot initiative.
  • Only applicants who signal their interest in the program will be seriously considered for an interview.
  • The highest priority is given to graduates of LCME-accredited medical schools and regional osteopathic schools.
  • To be eligible for selection, applicants must apply via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) by December 1st and must enroll in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). No applications are accepted or reviewed outside of ERAS. 
  • Our institution only sponsors J-1 visas. We do not sponsor H-1b visas.
  • All applicants must have three letters of recommendation.
  • All applicants should be within four years of graduation from medical school at the time of the Match.
  • All applicants must have proof of passing scores on USMLE Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 and Step 2CK/COMLEX Level 2. We do not have a minimum passing score requirement for the USMLE and COMLEX exams.
  • International Medical Graduates must provide proof of ECFMG eligibility for a J-1 visa by the time of ranking in the NRMP.
  • Selection for interview is based on all of the following: performance on USMLE/COMLEX, grades in preclinical or clinical courses, letters of recommendation, communication skills, and personal qualities.
  • The Department does not discriminate based on gender, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
  • Interviews are conducted from mid-October through December.
  • Applications are only accepted through ERAS, and review of applications will be conducted from September through December 1st.
  • We do not offer pre-match, outside matches, or preliminary positions. However, West Virginia University School of Medicine does offer a Transitional Year Program. You may obtain further information on the WVU School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Education webpage.
  • Our program has approximately 27 intern positions available for the year.