Marshall University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Ours is a fully ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program under the direction of Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. There - are over 30 dedicated faculty surgeons who actively participate in the Program and provide unmatched clinical and academic resources. Entering our 67th year, our Program is in an innovation phase; we are continually striving to find creative ways to expand, improve, and streamline our program from all aspects -curriculum to resident wellness.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Paul C Bown, MD
Marshall General Surgery Residency Progr
Primary Program Contact
Missy Kay Morrison
Marshall Univ Sch of Med-General Surgery
Locations
1600 Medical Center Dr
Huntington, WV 25701-3655
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
2900 First Ave
Huntington, WV 25702-1271
1540 Spring Valley Dr
Huntington, WV 25704-9300
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 5, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.