Announcements
School of Medicine’s Rebecca Schmidt wins national award
Rebecca Schmidt, DO, professor and section chief in the Department Medicine, was recently selected by the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), America’s largest independent and patient-lead kidney advocacy organization, to receive the 2018 Medal of Excellence Award.
WVU School of Pharmacy professor debunks common flu-related myths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “FluView” map shows the virus is currently active in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. WVU School of Pharmacy professor Douglas Slain, specializing in infectious diseases, answers some frequently asked questions and dispels common myths.
Scholarship established honoring beloved WVU Medicine physician
A West Virginia University School of Medicine alumnus has established a scholarship honoring Rashida Khakoo, MD, professor and infectious disease section chief within the School of Medicine.
$100,000 endowment established for WVU histotechnology program
A $100,000 endowment has been established by Richard Swanson and his wife Kathryn Skitarelic Swanson, MD, to support students enrolled in the histotechnology program within the West Virginia University School of Medicine.
Under the Dome: WVU Legislature Update
Under the Dome is an update on actions and activities of the West Virginia Legislature, provided during the regular legislative session, interim sessions and special sessions for West Virginia University faculty and staff by WVU’s Office of State and Local Relations.
May 2018 Commencement details for faculty
The commencement ceremony for the M.D. program is scheduled for May 2018. The Class of 2018 will walk the aisle on Friday, May 11 at 6 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center.
WVU Global Health Outreach Reconstructs Victims of Domestic Abuse
One of the most insidious aspects of domestic violence is the way the abuse can linger. Domestic violence victims have to live with the consequences of their abuser’s acts for the rest of their lives. Sadly, these consequences often include physical scars and damage that don’t heal naturally.
WVU resident wins national competition
Rachael Warner, DO, a fourth year resident in the Department of Surgery recently won the Raymond H. Alexander MD Resident Paper Competition.
How domestic violence impacts healthcare
Of the Mindful Physician, an organization for medical students focusing on the impact that arts and humanities have on healthcare, is hosting a community event discussing the intersection of domestic violence and healthcare from multiple perspectives: physician, researcher, rape counselor, survivor and martial arts instructors.