Strengths of our program include faculty level director appointments in both Medicine and Psychiatry to oversee the program and coordinate the training between the two departments.  The Chief Medicine/Psychiatry resident position provides visibility and leadership among housestaff officers.  The longevity of the program provides a mature and stable training environment.  The program includes a combined Med/Psych Clinic under the direction of the Program Coordinator to enhance integrated clinical experiences. 

 The large Charleston Area Medical Center facility, long standing cooperative relationships between the Internal Medicine and Psychiatry departments, program leadership and stability, and a collegial academic atmosphere contribute to making the combined Med/Psych residency at CAMC a unique and rewarding experience.

James P. Griffith, MD Director, Associate Professor Med-Psych	Charin Hanlon, MD Assistant Professor Med-Psych

Chief Residents

Name:   Sara Singh, M.D. Present Position:   Chief Resident Program:   Medicine/Psychiatry Personal Statement:   Thank you for your interest in the Internal Medicine and Psychiatry (Med-Psych) combined residency program at Charleston Area Medical Center ( CAMC), part of West Virginia University (WVU). Please browse the program’s website and learn more about the program.  I was born and raised in India. I did my medical schooling at Government Medical College, Chandigarh, India. During my medical education, I looked forward to start my career as a Psychiatrist and, at the same time, enhance my general physician skills. Later, I matched at University of Virginia’s psychiatry residency program. I was doing my PGY-1 at the University of Virginia, when I came to hear of excellent reviews of this program. This was my opportunity to fulfill my dream, as an internist and psychiatrist. I decided to transfer to Charleston, which, in hindsight was the best decision I made. I found friendly faculty and staff at CAMC, who were always willing, to help, and there was a ‘can do’ attitude among all residents. My transfer and move-in went like a breeze, due to the friendly staff, faculty and fellow residents. Resident training is a mixture of the art and science of medicine. At CAMC, residents are encouraged to attend academic activities, as well as various national conferences. Here, I experienced a unique combination of structured academics, varied clinical exposure, devoted faculty, and a department centered on each resident’s well-being and patient care.  We have four patient care centers, and all of them are located within a short driving distance. Being a tertiary care center, there is strong representation of all subspecialty areas. Learning opportunity is excellent, as the faculty comprises the best in child, geriatric, forensic, addiction professionals. The faculty is also very friendly, approachable and always ready to teach and provide career guidance. The program is a balance of inpatient, outpatient and consultation liaison services, along with several subspecialty rotations. WVU Charleston division has a diverse group of residents from different parts of world. Fellow residents are friendly, very helpful and easy to get along. Charleston offers a small city environment with friendly people, local culture but has big city facilities. The city further offers several outdoor recreational activities including rafting, rock climbing, and hiking. It is also a convenient and affordable place to raise children. Move-in is easy, as CAMC provides on-campus housing including furnished apartments. This program is very enjoyable, productive and has provided me an excellent experience and prepared me for all the challenges of a med-psych professional career. I strongly encourage you to consider our program.