Marshall University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The uniqueness revolves around highly community-based integration structured in a rural environment; wide variety of addictions including behavioral addictions. Close relationship with community public health services, and high level of service related to infectious I-V drug use. Offers experiential training in healthcare policy, close interaction with legislature and state medical association. Fellow would have opportunities to attend meetings with legislature and Office of Drug Control Policy
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
James B Becker, MD
Marshall Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Rachel E Bledsoe, MD
Marshall Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Marshall Univ Sch of Med
Family Med Addiction Pgm
1600 Medical Center Dr
Huntington, WV 25701
1600 Medical Center Dr
Huntington, WV 25701-3655
1340 Hal Greer Blvd
Huntington, WV 25701-0195
2900 First Ave
Huntington, WV 25702-1271
1600 Medical Center Dr
Huntington, WV 25701-3655
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.