Announcements
Wellness activities planned for Finals Week
The WVU Health Sciences community is invited to stop by Pylons Commons during Finals Week for various wellness activities.
Potomac Valley Hospital Staff Saves Life, Lifts Spirits of Three-year-old Trauma Patient
Emergency Medicine staff at WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) displayed heroics in helping to save the life of three-year-old patient River Combs. They again changed River’s life for the better a month later when they surprised him with a special gift.
WVU Eastern Campus names Thomas associate vice president and incoming dean
Richard “Tom” Thomas, M.D., D.D.S., has been named associate vice president and dean of the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Eastern Division and chief medical officer for WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers effective January 1, 2023.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Hamirani to give presentation on cardiac MRIs
This week's Department of Medicine grand rounds will include a presentation from Yasmin Hamirani, M.D., on cardiac MRIs.
Walk with a Future Doc session to feature discussion on resistance training
This week's Walk with a Future Doc session will feature a discussion on resistance training.
Rescheduled: 4-in-1 Continuing Conversation will discuss health disparities
The Office of Research and Graduate Education invites the WVU Health Sciences community to a 4-in-1 Continuing Conversation Thursday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Health Sciences Center North 2940B and via Zoom.
Podcast listening event to focus on commitment
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education is hosting a podcast listening event Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 4-4:50 p.m. in Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Center Room G01 and via Zoom. Join event host Mallory Weaver for The Happiness Lab “You Only Live Once…So Commit.”
Paletta named chief budget officer
The West Virginia University Division of Finance recently announced that Dixie Paletta has been named the new chief budget officer for WVU.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Research faculty to give 5 in 5 presentations
This week's Department of Ophthalmology grand rounds will feature "5 in 5" presentations from members of the Department's research faculty.
Slit lamp training workshop familiarizes WVU medical students with important ophthalmic equipment
A student-led organization at the West Virginia University School of Medicine is giving medical students the opportunity to build their confidence while gaining valuable experience in the field of ophthalmology.