Announcements
Gatherings and meetings in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital limited
Given the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, gatherings in common areas on the campus of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital will be limited to no more than 12 people, effective Jan. 6.
Elective rotation “Medical Students as Educators” available for WVU Schools of Medicine and Nursing students
In a new partnership, West Virginia University School of Medicine and School of Nursing Charleston campus are providing an educational opportunity for both nursing and medical students.
Parcell named chair for WVU School of Nursing, WVU Tech campus
Hillary Parcell MSN, RN, will lead the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on the Beckley campus starting January 1, 2022. Working under the direction of Dean Tara Hulsey, Parcell will be responsible for the administrative day-to-day operations of the program, curriculum, committee assignments, teaching assignments, budgeting and programming, as well as faculty reviews and evaluations.
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Tips and Tricks for Successful Open Access Publishing"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Tips and Tricks for Successful Open Access Publishing" on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, noon to 1 p.m.
Important COVID-19 reminders: Guidance for holiday gatherings and travel
As we approach the holiday season and many people begin to plan for celebrations and related travel, WVU wants to remind faculty, staff and students to stay vigilant in protecting themselves and others from the potential spread of COVID-19.
HSCommunity: ENGAGE / Let's Learn from One Another
Your personal experiences and circumstances matter. Below, we're asking you to share your experiences and attitudes towards a health-related situation. Once we gather your anonymous responses, we will share these experiences with our community in a future message, so we can learn and grow together.
New certification opportunity for all HSC students: "Community Action Poverty Simulation"
The HSC Office of Interprofessional Education and the Schools of Public Health and Pharmacy, in partnership with the WV STEPS Center, are offering a new certification. All Health Sciences students are encouraged to complete the two-hour Community Action Poverty Simulation to secure this certification.
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Lessons Learned by Implementing the RADx COVID 19 Project"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Lessons Learned by Implementing the RADx COVID 19 Project Across WV" on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, noon to 1 p.m.
WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Information is offering "Simulation Certificate Program"
The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Information Presents "Simulation Certificate Program." This presentation is designed for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.
HSC Faculty Development Zoom Session: "Second Generation Gender Bias in Leadership"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Second Generation Gender Bias in Leadership: What it is, How it Works, and Ways to Overcome it" on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.