Department of
Orthopaedics

Application

The West Virginia University Department of Orthopaedics participates in the National Residency Matching Program via ERAS Electronic Residency Application Service and requires the following materials:

  • Completed application form
  • USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Score Report
  • Certified copy of the applicant's medical school transcript
  • Dean's Letter
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation; the AOA/CORD Standardized Letter of Recommendation (SLOR) is preferred – SLOR information is available https://www.aoassn.org/standardized-electronic-letter-of-recommendation-eslor/
  • All required material must be in by the application deadline of October 1st.

West Virginia University sponsors J-1 visas only.

Interview Selection Criteria

Candidates are selected for interviews on the basis of their medical school transcripts, United States Medical Licensing Examination scores, letters of recommendation and the personal criteria of each faculty member. Final selection is based on the preceding information, the interview and on evaluations of the applicant's fourth-year medical school rotations.

Interviews are conducted on a Saturday/Monday in December or January.  Each candidate is interviewed by as many faculty members as possible. Candidates are assessed based on perceived intellectual ability and personality fit to the Department of Orthopaedics. Candidates have ample time to talk with residents in the program and to tour the facilities at WVU. 

Interviews will be in-person, January 13 and January 18, 2025.