West Virginia University School of Public Health Program

The West Virginia University School of Public Health offers an Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program that aims to prepare physicians for leading roles in maintaining employees' health, particularly in the Appalachian region and beyond. Established in 1988 with support from the CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, this program has expanded to become one of the largest academic-based Occupational and Environmental Medicine clinics in the country.

Program Overview: - The two-year residency program focuses on providing clinical and administrative experiences in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. - Residents finish the program with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and a certificate of residency in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. - Graduates are prepared to meet the requirements for board certification in Occupational Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).

Admissions Guidelines: - Applicants are expected to meet the uniform requirements for graduate medical education in the United States, including completion of an ACGME-approved first postgraduate year or internship (PGY-1) involving direct patient care. - Priority is given to applicants who have completed training in clinical disciplines such as internal medicine or family practice. - International medical graduates must meet standard English fluency tests and ACGME-approved clinical year requirements.

Application Details: - Applications and supporting documentation for July admissions should be submitted via ERAS to OM Program #3805577094 by September of the prior year. - Offers for admittance are typically made in mid-December.

The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines clinical exposure, workplace hazard evaluation, and opportunities for research and field investigations through partnerships with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Morgantown.