Charleston urologist explains draw, demands of competitive specialty

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Providing residencies is a key to developing medical specialists in West Virginia. Getting such an opportunity changed the career path of one Charleston urologist and has been benefitting medical students, hospitals and patients in the region for decades.

James P. Tierney, D.O., MBA, is a 1980 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) graduate and has been a urologist at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) since 1987.

In 1976, Tierney arrived at WVSOM…