Announcements
Project SEARCH application window open, virtual open house scheduled
Project SEARCH at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is recruiting interns for its 2022-2023 class. Virtual open houses will be held at 2:45 p.m. on Jan. 26 and Feb. 9. Applications are due April 1 and can be requested through high school guidance counselors.
Dr. Michael Hurst retires from Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Dr. Michael Hurst graduated from Marshall University School of Medicine in 1988 after he already pursued his dentistry degree. Dr. Hurst completed his ear, nose and throat residency with the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1993 where he then became an assistant professor for the department. Dr. Hurst was promoted in 1999 to associate professor, and in 2011 he also became the medical director of perioperative services for WVU Medicine.
Walk with a Future Doc session to feature presentation on healthy living
This week's Walk with a Future Doc session will feature a discussion on healthy living presented by Rosemarie Cannarella Lorenzetti, M.D.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Ramamurthy to speak about current research and collaboration activities
This week's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds will feature a presentation on current research opportunities by Visvanathan Ramamurthy, Ph.D.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Lyckholm to give presentation on goals of care conferences
This week's Department of Medicine Grand Rounds will feature a discussion on care conferences hosted by Laurel Lyckholm, M.D.
Dr. Chris Goode elected to UHA board
Chris Goode, MD, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, has been elected to serve on the University Health Associates (UHA) Board of Directors from Jan.1-June 30, with eligibility of being re-elected. This seat became available due to the retirement of Michael Hurst, MD, DDS. The UHA Board thanks Dr. Hurst for his many, many years of service to the board and corporation.
Grand Rounds schedule for week of Jan. 3 announced
WVU Medicine is offering Grand Rounds to all physicians across the WVU Health System the week of Jan. 3. View the schedule (CME credit not available for the conferences with an asterisk).
Volunteer Services looking for departmental participation for summer's Junior Volunteer Academy
Volunteer Services plans to host its Junior Volunteer Academy this summer but needs participation from WVU Medicine departments. All WVU Medicine departments are invited to participate.
HSC Zoom will require Single Sign-on and Multifactor Authentication starting Jan. 5
Effective Jan. 5, 2022, HSC-ITS will be implementing single sign-on and multifactor authentication for all HSC Zoom accounts. All users will use their WVU or WVUM Login credentials when logging in Zoom. This change will not affect users who do not have a Zoom account and only function as a meeting participant.
Plan B: Diana Bonnell’s five-year plan stretched into a 42-year career
Like many of us, Diana Bonnell entered the workforce with a plan.