West Virginia University Program
About This Program
WVU's Nephrology Fellowship offers robust training in a diverse academic setting, serving a broad region. Fellows gain experience in inpatient and outpatient care, home dialysis, glomerular diseases, and more. With expert faculty, a 95% board pass rate, balanced call, and research opportunities, trainees enjoy strong mentorship and academic excellence-plus all the benefits of a major center without the stress of big-city living and in the comfort of a vibrant college town.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Bethany Pellegrino, MD
West Virginia Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Rhiannon Campbell
West Virginia Univ
Locations
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8136
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1304
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8136
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
- Letter from a department chair
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
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 30, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 18 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.