West Virginia University Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Morgantown, WVLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

Broad clinical training across academic, community, and rural settings in a region with significant mental health needs. Residents care for diverse patient populations with high rates of serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex medical-psychiatric comorbidity. Our program emphasizes graduated autonomy, close faculty mentorship, and a supportive learning environment. Unique strengths include extensive psychotherapy training, deep addiction training, leadership development, and

Program Length
4 Years
First Year Positions
10 Positions
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Avg Work Hours
45 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS

Program Statistics

Compensation

$65K-$71K
24 Vacation Days
18 Sick Days
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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Daniel Pustay, MD
West Virginia University

Primary Program Contact

Sophia Bienek-Cate, MA
Chestnut Ridge Hosp

Survey Received: 6/15/2026
Program ID: 4005521226

Locations

West Virginia University
Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
930 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505-2807