Announcements
Research Induction Ceremony for PhD and MD/PhD students
The Research Induction Ceremony which has PhD and MD/PhD students participating this year will take place on Friday, March 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Kurochkin to present retina case
This week's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds will feature a presentation from retina fellow, Philip Kurochkin, M.D.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Warden to present on venous thromboembolism
This week's Department of Medicine Grand Rounds will feature a presentation from Mary Warden, M.D., FACP.
2022 Herbert W. Nickens Awards
The AAMC is soliciting nominations for its annual Herbert W. Nickens Awards. These awards honor individuals who advance the educational, societal, and health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. We encourage you to disseminate this call for nominations and consider colleagues and students for these awards. The nomination deadline for the three awards below is April 1, 2022.
“A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth”
A collaborative group across WVU is planning to bring the program “A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth” to WVU’s campus. A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth is an anti-racism activation experience. This session will take place Feb. 15 and Feb. 22, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Application for 2022 AGE-ADAR paid Summer Research Internship open
The application for the 2022 AGE-ADAR Summer Research Program is still open for underrepresented students in MSTEM fields who are preparing for a future career in health or research.
Certification opportunity for Health Sciences students: "Community Action Poverty Simulation"
The HSC Office of Interprofessional Education and the Schools of Public Health and Pharmacy, in partnership with the WV STEPS Center, are offering a new certification. All Health Sciences students are encouraged to complete the two-hour Community Action Poverty Simulation to secure this certification.
New WVU Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, curriculum address region’s critical needs
To help improve the quality of life for West Virginians and residents in the Appalachian region, West Virginia University’s School of Public Health is offering an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating and often reversing chronic disease, 85 percent of which is attributable to lifestyle risk factors.
Stacie Honaker appointed risk manager/privacy officer for WVU Health Sciences
Stacie D. Honaker, J.D., has been named the risk manager and privacy officer for WVU Health Sciences Center. She replaces Sandra Price who recently retired after more than 30 years with the University.
WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education offering simulation certificate program
Designed for instructors with an interest in quality teaching with simulation, the West Virginia University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education is offering a simulation certificate program March 2-4, 2022, at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) on the Health Sciences campus in Morgantown.