Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Marshall General Surgery strives to cultivate a diverse clinical and academic environment. Education is crucial in achieving our Mission, and our residents become skilled surgeons with the patients' needs foremost in their decision-making processes. Because of the diversity and unique healthcare needs in the tri-state/Appalachian region, we are mindful of the need to maintain an inclusive and diverse resident complement to provide solid evidence-based healthcare and treatments to our patients.
Total Program Size
7
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
3066440C0
3066440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
96
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
15
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4405521366
Beeper or Home Call
0
6
0
6
20
Program Director
First Name
David
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Denning
Suffix
II
Degrees
MD
Address
Marshall Univ Edwards Sch of Med
Ste 2500
1600 Medical Center Dr
Huntington, WV 25701
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.426884 38.4091)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Missy
Last Name
Morrison
Address
Marshall Univ Sch of Med-Surgery
Ste 2500 - Surgery
1600 Medical Center Dr
Huntington, WV 25701
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.426884 38.4091)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
36.30
% IMG
50.50
% DO
13.00
% Female
39.00
% Male
60.90
Total Physician
27
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
14.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $55,000 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 2 | $56,000 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 3 | $57,000 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 4 | $58,000 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 5 | $59,000 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | |||
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| Year 10 |
Total Positions
23
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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