Announcements
WVU Medicine Children’s Names Surgeon-in-Chief
Federico G. Seifarth, MD, FAAP, FACS, will fill a crucial role for children in the region as the new surgeon-in-chief at WVU Medicine Children’s. He also will serve as associate professor and chief for the Division of Pediatric Surgery in the WVU Department of Surgery.
ACGME recognizes Neurology professor for commitment to the Council
Gauri Pawar, M.D., Professor and Vice Chair for Education, in the Department of Neurology, has been recognized by the Review Committee for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), for her dedication to the Council and its mission.
WVU applauds decision to rescind ICE guidance for international students amid COVID-19 pandemic
The federal government has rescinded guidance, opposed by West Virginia University and other higher education institutions, that would have required international students to enroll in in-person courses to remain lawfully present in the United States.
WVUCIPM participates in inaugural comprehensive pain management symposium
Representatives from the West Virginia University Center for Integrative Pain Management recently presented at the Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management’s first Pain Policy Congress.
Panel discussions continue with focus on defining community
The WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion's series of panel discussions exploring the structures of oppression and what it means to live in an equitable society continues on Tuesday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m. with "Insider/Outsider.”
Ruby Incident Command Center has re-opened
The Ruby Incident Command Center has re-opened, starting today (Monday, July 13), as a response to the increase in community COVID-19 spread across Monongalia County, increased numbers of hospital employees unavailable due to quarantine, and the pending return of WVU students.
More than 150 volunteers now trained in Contact Tracing and Pandemic Response
More than 150 volunteers from throughout West Virginia have now completed Contact Tracing and Pandemic Response, a training developed by the West Virginia University School of Public Health and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opportunities available for staff at COVID-19 test site for WVU students, faculty
WVU Medicine is seeking support to assist West Virginia University in testing students and faculty for COVID-19 between July 20 and Aug. 15.
June 2020 Physician and Clinical Faculty Report
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