West Virginia University Program
About This Program
The Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at WVU is the only ACGME accredited fellowship program in West Virginia, providing a unique opportunity to train in a setting that serves a large and diverse rural Appalachian population. As a small fellowship program within a rapidly growing academic health system, we offer individualized mentorship, close faculty engagement, and a flexible learning environment tailored to fellows' interests. Our trainees gain broad exposure to forensic psychiatric practice wh
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Aliana Michelle Abascal, MD
Chestnut Ridge Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Joseph Longstreth
West Virginia University School of Medic
Locations
Chestnut Ridge Hosp
Forensic Psychiatry Pgm
930 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8136
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8136
936 William Sharp Rd
Weston, WV 26452
Application Information
Participates In
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
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
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 24 Vacation Days and 18 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.