Announcements
WVU Medicine Orthopaedics celebrates record number of patients, fifth anniversary for office-based hand and upper extremity surgery
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Orthopaedics saw a record-setting 600-plus patients in 2023 for its office-based, wide-awake hand and upper extremity surgery program, which is also celebrating its fifth anniversary.
CF Foundation establishes Health Equity Awards to advance research toward optimal health outcomes
In 2023, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation established the Health Equity Team Science Awards, providing support for research projects that have the potential to advance health equity.
Health Sciences seeking director of faculty development
West Virginia University Health Sciences is now accepting applications for a director of its Faculty Development Program.
Kidd's manuscript selected to Journal of Adolescent Health's "Distinguished Dozen"
Kacie Kidd, M.D., assistant professor in the School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, was a senior author on a manuscript titled "Adolescent Providers' Experiences of Harassment related to Delivering Gender-Affirming Care."
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Merrill to give presentation on thrombosis
Samuel Merrill, M.D., Ph.D., will be giving a presentation on thrombosis during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m.
Visual Sciences CoBRE Seminar Series: Dr. Dennis to give presentation on ischemic retinal disease
A visiting professor from the Penn State College of Medicine will give a presentation on ischemic retinal disease as a part of the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series on Friday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m.
Join us for a retirement celebration honoring Dr. John Brick
Please join us for a retirement celebration honoring John Brick, M.D. on Monday, January 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Pylons at WVU's Health Sciences Center. Dr. Brick is the J.F. Brick Endowed Chair and professor in the School of Medicine's Department of Neurology and also serves as the associate dean of rural outreach.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Levy and Shi to give presentations
Two second-year residents will be giving presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 7 a.m.
Health Sciences hosts National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit
The Health Sciences Library is hosting the National Library of Medicine Traveling Exhibit, “Graphic Medicine: Ill-Conceived & Well-Drawn!” The exhibit is on view in the library’s open seating area across from the Access Services Desk until Feb. 17.
Limited free dental exams available for children Feb. 2
Parents should call 304-293-6208 as soon as possible for a free exam for their children during Give Kids a Smile Day at WVU.