Announcements
Costello appointed to the CHIP Board of Directors
Lisa M. Costello, M.D., has recently been appointed as a citizen member to the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
WVU to host tobacco experts leading efforts on reducing tobacco-related disparities
Tobacco disparities thought leader experts will gather in Morgantown, W.Va., July 9 and 10 to develop a strategic blueprint for continued efforts toward reducing the burden of tobacco-related disease and death.
Teddy Bear Clinic to be held July 14 at Monongalia County Ballpark
WVU Medicine Children's Child Life Department is holding its annual Teddy Bear Clinic at the Monongalia County Ballpark on Saturday, July 14, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This event is free for children in the community to attend.
WVU School of Medicine launches new advance track curriculum to help lessen student debt
Incoming West Virginia University School of Medicine students can compete for a spot in the new Mountaineer Accelerated Track to Enter Residency, or MATTER program, which provides a fast-track curriculum option— allowing medical students to graduate earlier and with less debt.
Third-floor POC renovation underway
Phase 1 of a three-part renovation to the third floor of the Physician Office Center begins today (Monday, July 2) and should conclude around the end of the year.
Submit your nomination for the 2018 School of Medicine Dean's Awards for Excellence
Nominations are open through July 22 for the annual School of Medicine Dean’s Awards for Excellence. If you know of staff or faculty members who have gone above and beyond in their jobs, please take less than five minutes to nominate them for recognition by the School of Medicine dean. A complete description of awards is available on the Dean’s Awards webpage.
TEDX podcast features OEHS professor and the health impacts of fracking
A new TEDX podcast features an interview with Dr. Michael McCawley of the School of Public Health's Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences. In the interview, TEDX asks, "Can noise from fracking operations affect your health?"
Cancer Prevention and Control’s 2018 Thank-a-Thon is July 16
On July 16 and throughout the year Cancer Prevention and Control appreciates your partnership! Together, we represent the WVU Cancer Institute throughout the state and our collaboration connects West Virginians with life-saving cancer screening.
WVU Medicine Children’s pediatric urology ranked 42nd nationally by U.S. News & World Report
WVU Medicine Children’s has received its first-ever national ranking from U.S. News & World Report, tied for 42nd in the nation for pediatric urology with Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital.
WVU School of Medicine announces new physician assistant program, names director
To meet growing healthcare needs locally and statewide, the West Virginia University School of Medicine is launching a new physician assistant education program. The program will begin accepting students in January 2020 and is comprised of four semesters of classroom instruction, followed by a full year of clinical training.