Charleston Area Medical Center/West Virginia University-Charleston
Charleston, WV
Sharon Istfan, MD
Program Director
Amanda Mullins
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Community-based, academic medical center program nestled in the Appalachian Mountains
Serves a diverse population including many rural communities across southern West Virginia
Resident continuity clinic is an FQHC based in our medical center
Focus on primary care and preparing residents for practice or fellowships
Program emphasizes cultivating your individual interests by providing training in advocacy, clinical research, and quality improvement
Charleston Area Medical Center is one of the largest health systems in West Virginia and serves the entire southern area of the state
DETAILS
Dedicated, free-standing children’s hospital
Close-knit community of 21 residents (7 per class)
Close collaboration with Behavioral Medicine and Family Medicine residents
Over the past 5 years, ~50% of our graduates have pursued fellowship training
Rural health training opportunities
LOCATION
Diverse, urban/suburban/rural population
Wide variety of restaurants, brew pubs, coffee shops
Easy driving distance to multiple major cities
WV is known for its outdoor activities (whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and more)
CURRICULUM
13 blocks per year
Opportunity to rotate through all core specialties
Hospital-based Child Advocacy Center
Individualized electives (education, QI, research)
Strong emphasis on scholarly activity
Interactive, case-based, academic half-day
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Multicultural potlucks
Participation in GME-led institutional DEI efforts
Ongoing education for faculty and residents
ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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