Announcements
Pride of Place: A Gastroenterologist in West Virginia
Recently, Dr. Justin Kupec, the Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship program director and a associate professor in the Department of Medicine, wrote about his experiences practicing in West Virginia for the national publication for the American College of Gastroenterology. He emphasizes the strengths of practicing in the WVU Medicine system and the state pride he's developed along the way.
WVU President's first video message of 2020 recaps highlights of 2019
WVU Medicine listed among Gordon Gee's "Top 10 highlights of 2019."
Applications now open for WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health Service Program
Medical school students who are thinking about practicing in a rural or underserved community are invited to apply for the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health Service Program.
WVU Medicine Department of Radiology opens new reading room, streamlines process
The Department of Radiology at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has built a new space to improve access and workflow.
Sengupta to be honored with Richard Popp Excellence in Teaching Award
Partho Sengupta, M.D., Abnash C. Jain Chair and chief of cardiology in WVU’s Heart and Vascular Institute and professor in the Department of Medicine has been named a Richard Popp Excellence in Teaching Award recipient by the American Society of Echocardiography.
Session on Health Sciences library journals set for Jan. 21
Health Sciences faculty are invited Tuesday, Jan. 21 to meet with library officials to learn more about the state of library journals, following the 2016-18 cuts.
TEDxWVU seeking speakers for third annual event March 28
TEDxWVU is seeking speakers to present talks that will spark deep discussion and connection surrounding the “Say it Loud” theme. Speaker applications close Jan. 13.
Deadline extended for Colloquium for Underrepresented Aspiring Doctoral Candidates
The deadline to apply for the March 22-24 Colloquium for Underrepresented Aspiring Doctoral Candidates has been extended to Feb. 15.
Ramamurthy named permanent chair for Biochemistry
Visvanathan Ramamurthy, Ph.D., has been named chair of the WVU School of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry, effective January 1, 2020.
Graduate Spotlight: Patient navigator connects passion to purpose
Of all the lessons Jamie Long learned throughout her college career, one rises to the top: "People need help."