Announcements
Informatic experts to speak at Public Health Grand Rounds
The WVU School of Public Health's Master of Health Administration program will host an Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, October 20, from noon to 1 p.m. ET via Zoom that features health informatics experts.
Visual Sciences CoBRE Seminar Series: Dr. Deretic to give presentation
A visiting professor from the University of New Mexico will be giving a presentation as a part of the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series on Friday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Perini to give presentation on parathyroid hormones
Jessica Perini, M.D., will give a presentation on parathyroid hormones during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Oct. 13, at 8 a.m.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Rotating fourth-year medical students to give presentations
A group of rotating fourth-year medical students will be giving presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7 a.m.
Prescott honored for contributions to medical education
Former Dean for the West Virginia University School of Medicine John Prescott, M.D., was honored by the Pan American Federation of Associations of Medical Schools for his contributions to medical education in the Americas.
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation chair arrives
Progress is underway in the new West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. John Alm, D.O., MHA, the department's founding chair, arrived Sept. 29.
DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health to host Community Listening Sessions
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health is hosting eight community listening sessions to gather insight on health issues in specific areas of the state as part of the 2023 State Health Assessment.
Teaching and Learning Commons session to explore AI
In this virtual session, we will investigate how AI can simplify tasks for faculty and explore if a revival of traditional educational notions is possible in the wake of AI's rise.
Miles for Migraine set for Oct. 14
Miles for Migraine will host its fourth annual 5K run and two-mile walk to benefit the WVU Headache Center at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Morgantown. There is also a virtual event, in which participants can walk/run at their own pace and on their own schedule. WVU Medicine is a sponsor.
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) 2023 application now open
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program), an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, introduces WVU undergraduate students to pathways into the rural healthcare professions.