West Virginia University Program
About This Program
The West Virginia University Geriatric Fellowship program provides fellows exposure to collaborative clinics; including the Memory and Dementia Clinics held at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the PM&R Frailty Clinic. Our program offers fellows several elective rotation options that coordinate with their individual interests and can provide a robust consult experience. The program also works closely with the Hospice and Palliative Fellowship to provide a well-rounded experience.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Manar Shalak, MD
West Virginia University Hospitals
Primary Program Contact
Ruth Wiles, MD
West Virginia Univ
Locations
West Virginia University Hospitals
PO Box 9160
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-1200
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8136
800 J D Anderson Dr
Morgantown, WV 26505
2673 Davisson Run Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8136
30 Vandervort 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
Data not provided by program
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
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.