West Virginia University Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Morgantown, WVLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

West Virginia University Neurosurgery is an academic, university-based residency that matches two applicants per year and offers comprehensive training across all neurosurgical subspecialties, including numerous opportunities for enfolded fellowships and research. We pride ourselves on the programs flexibility and the breadth of surgical and educational experiences available to our residents.

Program Length

7 Years

First Year Positions

2 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Avg Work Hours

61 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$63K-$83K

15 Vacation Days
18 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Nicholas Brandmeir, MD
West Virginia University Hospital

[email protected]

Primary Program Contact

Olivia Ramsay, MD
West Virginia Univ Sch of Med

[email protected]
(304) 598-4000

Survey Received: 7/21/2026

Program ID: 1605511091

Locations

West Virginia University Hospital
P O Box 9183
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-1200

Sponsor Location

West Virginia University School of Medicine

1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8136

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

West Virginia University Hospitals

1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8136

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

39 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

19.6:1

Program Participation

Participates In

NRMP Main Match

Doesn't Participate In

San Francisco Match
Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
None

Program Offers

Second Look

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK

Yes

Must Have USMLE Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have USMLE Passed Step 2 CK

Yes

Specialty-Specific Standardized Letter Required

Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required Letter Writers

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

0.9:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

16.7%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (12)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

61 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every fourth night for 12 month(s)

Year 2 - Every fourth night for 12 month(s)

Year 3 - Every fourth night for 12 month(s)

Year 4 - Other for 12 month(s)

Year 5 - Other for 12 month(s)

Year 6 - Other for 12 month(s)

Year 7 - Other for 12 month(s)

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 12

Year 22

Year 32

Year 42

Year 52

Year 62

Year 72

PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:

Categorical positions

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Interview Offer Dates

Specialty Universal Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

6 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

20%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Group life insurance

Salary Compensation

$63K-$83K

Year 1 through Year 10

Year 1

$63,217

Year 2

$65,562

Year 3

$67,679

Year 4

$68,745

Year 5

$70,798

Year 6

$73,600

Year 7

$75,711

Year 8

$78,821

Year 9

$80,787

Year 10

$83,211

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 18 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15

Sick Days18

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

84 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

84 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Morgantown, WV

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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West Virginia University Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

Second Look

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Required Letter Writers

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Interview Offer Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs