Announcements
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.
Teaching and Learning Commons partner event scheduled for Oct. 26
Teaching and Learning Commons is partnering with WVU Libraries to host "Incorporating Open Access and Open Educational Resources into Your Instruction" on Oct. 26.
Teaching and Learning Commons partner session planned for Oct. 25
Teaching and Learning Commons is partnering with the Carruth Center to host "Communicating with Students in Distress" on Oct. 25.
WVU Health Sciences kicks off fall interprofessional education with team-building tailgate
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education kicked off its fall semester Monday Sessions lineup with a tailgate at the WVU Athletics Caperton Indoor Facility.
Mountaineer Card-related services unavailable Friday
Mountaineer Card-related services, including the MyMountaineerCard website and Mountie Bounty transactions, will be unavailable from 6 a.m. to noon Friday (Oct. 6) for important security updates. There will be no noticeable differences when the work is complete.