West Virginia University Program
About This Program
The WVU Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship provides an immersive educational experience utilizing a dynamic curriculum allowing fellows to reach their training and career goals. The fellows work alongside experienced faculty at multiple levels including NCAA Division 1 Power 4, University Club Sports, NCAA Division 3 and High School with an emphasis on increasing autonomy through the year ensuring fellows will be ready to practice independently at the completion of their fellowship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Brenden John Balcik, MD
West Virginia Univ Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Beverlee J Payton
West Virginia Univ Hosps
Locations
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8136
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8136
1993 Airport Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
943 Maple Dr
Morgantown, WV 26505
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 16 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.