Announcements
Call for Nominations: WVU HSC Faculty Development Program
The WVU HSC Faculty Development Program is seeking nominations for the Academy of Excellence in Teaching & Learning.
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Vishy Chaudhary
Dr. Vishy Chaudhary will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled "ESRD: Myths and Challenges" will take place over Zoom. Contact departmentofmedicinegrandrounds@hsc.wvu.edu to receive a Zoom link to watch the presentation.
Wanted: Healthcare workers to participate in COVID-19 research study
West Virginia University has launched a research study to assess the professional and personal impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers. Called the Recovering Emotionally from COVID-19 (or RE-COVID) study, researchers also hope to assess the changes that have taken place, due to the pandemic, for providers who treat patients with substance use disorders or other mental health conditions.
Office of Health Promotion and Wellness celebrates Black History Month
During Black History Month, WVU’s Office of Health Promotion and Wellness is proud to recognize African American faculty, staff and students who go above and beyond their typical roles at the University. We celebrate those who are building community wellbeing by helping people feel connected, engaged and safe in their communities. If you would like to recognize an extraordinary person in celebration of Black History Month, send your nomination to amsidwell@hsc.wvu.edu.
Family Medicine Rural Scholars Program Accepting Applications!
The WVU Department of Family Medicine is pleased to announce that the applications for its innovative Rural Scholars Program are now available.
NIDA Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Appalachian Node Annual Conference
Registration is now open for the NIDA Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Appalachian Node Annual Conference, set for Feb. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Attendance is complimentary.
WV Virtual Traumatic Brain Injury Conference
The WV Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities is hosting its annual conference online this year from March 30-31.
WVU public health and preventive medicine physician earns board certification, helps address state’s growing need for preventive medicine specialists
Jennifer Lultschik, MD, MPH, director of the Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Residency Program in the School of Public Health, joins the short list of preventive medicine physicians in the state who have achieved board certification from the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).
Black History Month: Student-Organized Talk Series (Additional Events Added)
In celebration of Black History Month, the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and the Multicultural Association of Students in Healthcare (MASH) are organizing a talk series called "Reaching Back, Pull Forward."
World Hijab Day: Awareness and Action
Muslim Students Association Graduate Outreach is offering a special presentation Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. during World Hijab Day for attendees to learn what Hijab means to the presenters and how to become an ally.