Residency Programs

WVU offers the only Occupational Medicine and Public Health/General Preventive Medicine residency programs in the Appalachian region – an area known for significant health challenges and work-related health and safety concerns. Our expert faculty train physicians who are committed to serving rural and under-served populations across Appalachia.

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program

WVU is uniquely positioned to prepare physicians to impact workplace health and safety issues and occupational diseases and injuries.

Public Health/General Preventive Medicine Residency Program

The residency program in Public Health/General Preventive Medicine focuses on preparing physicians with skills in disease prevention and health promotion at the population level.