Announcements
Virtual Faculty Engagement Event "Narrative Medicine: the Importance of Story in Health Education"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program Virtual Faculty Engagement Event "Narrative Medicine: the Importance of Story in Health Education" on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Resident and rotating medical student to present cases
A Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Resident and a rotating medical student will each present cases during grand rounds on Wednesday, September 22, at 7 a.m.
2021 Annual Hal Wanger Family Medicine Conference canceled
Under the guidance of public health experts and with the safety of communities and attendees in mind, the Department of Family Medicine has canceled the 46th Annual Hal Wanger Conference.
Reminder: Save a Life Day set for Saturday, Sept. 25
Save a Life Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 13 different locations in Monongalia County. During the event, Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) members will offer free naloxone administration training.
WVU Global Health Week 2021 set for Oct. 18-22
Sponsored by the WVU Global Health Program, the 2021 WVU Global Health Week will be held Monday, Oct. 18 through Friday, Oct. 22.
WVU Board of Governors applauds administration’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic on campus
Members of the West Virginia University Board of Governors indicated their support of the administration’s handling thus far of issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic after hearing an update on campus data and protocols from Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Rob Alsop during Friday’s (Sept. 17) meeting.
Division of Cardiology professor to present at Medicine Grand Rounds
Irfan Zeb, M.D., an assistant professor for the WVU School of Medicine's Division of Cardiology, will speak as part of Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, September 24, at 8 a.m. The presentation will be held over Zoom.
Clinical Trials Toolkit Series: Epic Research Module: Billing Compliance, Efficiency, Metrics
The WVCTSI Clinical Trials Center of Excellence (COE) is hosting their Clinical Trials Toolkit Fall 2021 Series. Their next presentation will focus on the Epic Research Module: Billing Compliance, Efficiency, Metrics on Friday, Sept. 24 from noon to 1 p.m. in person or via remote connection.
M.D. Alumni Weekend 2021 Update
School of Medicine Family and Friends, Alumni Weekend is our time to connect with old friends and meet new members of our Mountaineer Family. While we entered this fall with the most optimistic of intentions, it has unfortunately become clear that we must act in the best interest of our alumni, guests and community members by canceling all in-person, School of Medicine-specific portions of our Alumni Weekend.
WVU Walk with a Future Doc session to discuss effects of chronic disease on weight
The presenter for this session is Treah Haggerty, M.D., associate professor and physician for the WVU Medicine Weight Management Clinic. Her topic will be "Effects of Chronic Disease on Weight."