Overview

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program at Marshall University is based at the Marshall University Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Marshall University School of Medicine has been rated as "highly positive" in both academic atmosphere and family life, according to a nationwide survey conducted by State University of New York. This rating was based upon grant support, publications, teaching, tenure, productivity, low crime rate, child care and school systems.

Since its establishment in 1976, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University has been a nontraditional, community-integrated school working with community partners to help fulfill its mission to provide excellence in medical education, research and patient care. The school has placed special emphases on its goals of training primary care physicians and developing programs to help the state's underserved rural communities.

BENEFITS - PG V and F salaries do not apply

Paid Vacation 3 weeks paid vacation
Insurance
  • Malpractice: Provided by the State of West Virginia's "Comprehensive Liability Insurance Policy"
  • Group Term Life :  One and one-quarter percent ( 1 1/4 % )of annualized stipend with a minimum of $50,000 plus a $10,000 basic life insurance policy for a total of at least $60,000. Additional life insurance can also be purchased for the resident/fellow and their dependents.
  • Health: Variety of plans/costs ranging from $85/month to $520/month depending upon coverage and tobacco use status
  • Flexible Benefits: Dental/Vision.  All are pre-tax dollars.
  • Social Security: Employee and Employer pay social security taxes. International medical graduates who provide a copy of his/her J-1 Visa to administration will be exempt from social security taxes
  • Workers' Compensation: Coverage is provided.
  • Long Term Disability Insurance: Provided to resident at no charge.
Sick Leave Residents accrue 15 days of sick leave annually.
Parking Free
Book Fund

PGY1: $500.00 annually

PGY2-PGY4: $1,000 annually
ATLS/ACLS/PALS Training

Provided
Salary

PGY1 - $55,000.00    

PGY2 - $56,000.00      

PGY3 - $57,000.00 

PGY4 [F1] - $58,000.00          

PGY5 [F2] - $59,000.00          

PGY6 [F3] - $60,000.00

PGY7 [F4] - $61,000.00

Plus a $2,000 Signing Bonus for Categorical Positions NRMP Matched
Other Benefits
  • Marshall Rec Center membership with optional discounted rate for spouse.
  • 10% Off at Victor’s Dry Cleaners
  • YMCA 25% off membership fees.
  • Orange Theory Fitness Discounted rates
Contract Sample Contract

SAMPLE ROTATION SCHEDULE

The OB/Gyn Residency is a four year program.

 
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
March
April
May
June
PGY I
GYN
US
OB
 GYN
OB
NF
 FMIP
OB
NF
 GYN
OB
NF
PGY II
 NF ONC OB MFM
GYN
 OB
MFM
 GYN OB ONC NF MFM
PGY III
OB
 GYN NF REI/PAG GYN NF GYN FP&A NF OB REI/PAG OB
PGY IV
 ONC ONC OB
OB
 GYN GYN ONC ONC OB
OB
 GYN GYN

CONFERENCES & LECTURES

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CONFERENCE
Time: Every Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 am
Location: Robert C. Nerhood Conference Room in the Department of OB/Gyn

1st Wednesday even months - Journal Club
1st Wednesday odd months - Fetal Anomalies
2nd Wednesday each month - Gynecology M & M
3rd Wednesday each month - OB M & M
4th Wednesday each month - Tumor Board
5th Wednesday each month - Grand Rounds

RESIDENT EDUCATION SERIES
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm every Friday
Location: Robert C. Nerhood Conference Room
(Protected time, absence must approved by program director)

JOURNAL CLUBS
Time: 1st Wednesday of even months 
Location: Robert C. Nerhood Conference Room

RESEARCH DAY
Time: TBA
Location:Harless Auditorium in the Marshall Medical Center