West Virginia University does not offer a standalone master’s degree in rural medicine. Students searching for that exact degree will not find it in WVU’s catalog, and this guide corrects that error.
What WVU does offer is substantial training for rural practice. The School of Medicine runs a Rural Health Track for residents, and the medical school catalog includes rural clinical rotations that place students in underserved communities across the state.
WVU also offers a Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, which includes rural medicine rotations. For students committed to rural practice, these clinical experiences matter more than the name on the diploma.
Students interested in rural health careers can also look at public health career paths, nursing master’s options, and internship resources to build experience.

