Announcements
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) 2022 Application now open!
According to the RHI (Rural Health Information) Hub, maintaining healthy rural communities depends on a robust rural health workforce. However, provider shortages are more common and oftentimes more severe in rural areas. Rural communities need physicians, nurses, dentists and other healthcare professionalsl that are well-educated, well-trained and have had experiences that expose them to and prepare them for rural practice. Minorities have also systematically experienced a greater number of health disparities based on their racial or ethnic group. To combat the shortage of rural healthcare providers, the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health has created PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program). Creating more opportunities for undergraduate students to be exposed to rural experiences will bridge the gap much sooner.
Teaching community invited to apply for peer support program
Peer Support of Teaching is a free service provided through the Teaching and Learning Commons for the WVU teaching community that pairs fellow instructors to collaborate and build skills or address challenges related to teaching and learning. Any instructor (full-time or part-time), postdoc,or graduate teaching assistant at WVU can apply.
Sign up for Faculty Development “Creating Your Professional Development Portfolio” session
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation “Creating Your Professional Development Portfolio” Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Fall Seminar Series explores perseverance and human connection
To provide the WVU Health Sciences community with a personal development toolkit, the Chancellor’s Office will continue its fall seminar series with a discussion on “Resilience & Grit” Wednesday, Oct. 5 at noon in Health Sciences Center North Room G119A and via Zoom.
Takubo to join senior executive leadership team of WVU Health System
Albert L. Wright, Jr., president and CEO of the West Virginia University (WVU) Health System, announced today (Sept. 27) that Tom Takubo, DO, will join the Health System as its executive vice president of provider relations.
Save the Date: Diabetes Symposium on Friday, Nov. 18
The Section of Endocrinology within the Department of Medicine will host the first Diabetes Symposium on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown.
WVU Cancer Institute’s Pink Party raises record $122K for Bonnie’s Bus
The WVU Cancer Institute’s first in-person Pink Party since the start of the pandemic raised a record $122,511 to benefit the Bonnie’s Bus Mobile Mammography Unit.
Obituary for Dr. William E. Evans
William E. Evans, Jr., M.D., of Exeter, New Hampshire, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathleen McCartin Evans.
Submit events for inclusion in Diversity Week communications
Diversity Week 2022 is scheduled for October 9-14 and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites all Mountaineers to help create this year’s Diversity Week programming. The WVU Health Sciences community is asked to submit events by Friday, Sept. 30 to be included in the October edition of the HSCommunity e-newsletter.
Families, community invited to attend WVU Walk with a Future Doc Pediatric Day event
Children and their families are invited to participate in games, activities and enjoy healthy snacks while interacting with West Virginia University School of Medicine physicians and students on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Edith Barill Riverfront Park and Trail in Star City.