Announcements
Interprofessional Education Week provides opportunity for WVU community to celebrate and engage in collaborative learning
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education will celebrate and share the importance of health care professionals practicing and promoting an interprofessional collaborative approach to person-centered care during a series of events March 20-24.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Department to host quality report, M&M session and ruptured globe management refresher
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will host a quality report with an M&M presentation and a ruptured globe management refresher during the Department's grand rounds on Wednesday, March 8, at 7 a.m.
Monongalia County QRT to hold mini-Free Naloxone Day
Before West Virginia University students head off for spring break on March 11, they will have the opportunity to obtain free naloxone —which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose — and to learn how to use it.
Visual Sciences CoBRE Seminar Series: Dr. Finnemann to give presentation on photoreceptor outer segment renewal
A visiting professor from Fordham University will give a presentation on photoreceptor outer segment renewal as a part of the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Spring Seminar Series on Friday, March 10, at 1 p.m.
TEDxWVU announces speakers, event details
The TEDxWVU “Dig Deeper” event, featuring five dynamic speakers, will be held at 2 p.m. on April 16 at the Canady Creative Arts Center Gladys Davis Theatre. Dr. Ryan McCarthy, an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, is among those who will present information on a variety of topics encouraging visionary conversations and new ideas.
Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders offering free monthly audiology screenings to public in 2023
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders will offer free audiology screenings to the public on the first or second Friday of each month through the remainder of 2023.
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities receives grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to expand biking opportunities to West Virginians with disabilities
West Virginia University will offer adapted mountain and trail bike access to people at no charge with new grant funding from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center.
Connect with Clay
As students, teachers and clinicians learning and practicing the health sciences, we understand complex connections. Applying those same diagnostic principles beyond the health care setting, we know that performing simple act of kindness can change someone’s day.
GRA funded positions available for students interested in health policy
The Bridge Initiative for Science and Technology Policy, Leadership, and Communications is seeking students with specific interest in rural health policy for GRA funded positions, starting Summer 2023.
MUSHROOM fundraiser provides support for street rounds program
To support their efforts, MUSHROOM is selling apparel to fundraise for supplies needed for street rounds. The online order form is available through March 5.