Announcements
Dr. J.W. Awori Hayanga Named President of National Cardiothoracic Surgery Organization
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute clinical and research leader J.W. Awori Hayanga, MD, MPH, MHL, has been appointed president of the Association of Black Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (ABCTS), advancing the organization’s mission to promote diversity, mentorship, and excellence in cardiothoracic surgery while improving care for underserved communities.
STEPS hosts APP Critical Care and Trauma Institute Boot Camp to strengthen clinical skills and patient safety
The West Virginia Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) program hosted the inaugural Critical Care and Trauma Institute (CCTI) Boot Camp. This 2-day foundational course was developed by CCTI leadership, Drs. Alison Wilson & Lisa Sinz, with multidisciplinary support from WVU faculty, the simulation specialists at STEPS and the WVU CCTI Fresh Tissue Laboratory.
Wheeler-Johnson elected as district director of Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association
Jennifer Wheeler-Johnson, MS, ATC, assistant professor and director of clinical education for the Athletic Training program at the WVU School of Medicine, has been elected as the district director of the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA).
U.S. News & World Report recognizes WVU Health Professions programs
West Virginia University School of Medicine Health Professions programs appear in the latest rankings of graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report, making them the top-ranked programs of their kind in West Virginia.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Hickman to give presentation on advanced care planning
Susan Hickman, Ph.D., will give a presentation on advanced care planning for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, April 10, at noon.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Shi to give presentation
Michael Shi, M.D., will give a presentation for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, April 8, at 7 a.m.
New groundbreaking ceremony shovel on display in the William A. Neal Museum
The William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences recently acquired a ceremonial shovel from the groundbreaking ceremony of WVU's Medical Center on December 9, 1952.
WELLWVU's 420 Panel slated for April 15
The WVU community is invited to attend WELLWVU's seventh annual 420 Panel scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Zoom Phone transition update, training available
The University’s two-year project to move from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is in the final stretch. To support Health Sciences Center employees between now and July, Information Technology Services has coordinated two virtual training sessions and strongly encourages participation.
School of Medicine faculty invited to 2026 Spring Faculty Meeting
The School of Medicine Spring Faculty Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Attendance is important as the School of Medicine faculty will approve Class of 2026 graduates for the M.D. degree and all professional programs.