Announcements
Elswick named Farnsworth Chair in Educational Psychiatry
Daniel E. Elswick, M.D., vice chair of education for the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, has been named the Dana L. and Peggy M. Farnsworth Chair in Educational Psychiatry.
WVU alumni and researchers present study on efficiency of UCTDA among newborn infants
A recent study by West Virginia University School of Medicine researchers examined the efficiency of a procedure used to assess drug exposure in infants following delivery.
Eastern Campus simulation lab provides authentic and interactive training opportunities for medical students
Medical students on the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Eastern Campus are using manikins and mock patients to learn crucial patient-care skills in a controlled environment, thanks to upgrades to the simulation center.
WVU Alumni Association announces 2023 Homecoming and Alumni Service Award winners
The West Virginia University Alumni Association will celebrate recipients of the 2023 Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards during Homecoming Week, October 16-22. Recognizing the accomplishments of alumni around the globe, these awards honor individuals who represent service, commitment and loyalty to their alma mater.
WVU Eastern Campus medical students present unique case at national psychiatric conference
Fourth-year medical student Megan Evans and third-year medical student Aayushi Agarwal from the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Eastern Campus recently gave a presentation on a unique case of a rare brain condition caused by opioid use at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting held in San Francisco, Calif., from May 20-24.
WVU in the News: One dedicated West Virginia physician is meeting patients where they are
An estimated 46 million Americans live in rural areas, but there is more to this number than population size, geographical location and type of environment.
WVU School of Medicine welcomes M.D. class of 2027
A new cohort of future physicians has begun their journey at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. This week, the Class of 2027 will meet their peers and engage with school leadership during orientation, all while laying the groundwork to be successful during their medical education.
Several School of Medicine faculty recognized with awards for mentorship and teaching
The West Virginia University School of Medicine M.D. program awarded several faculty members for their efforts in mentorship and teaching throughout the academic year at the year-end Awards Convocation that took place on Thursday, May 11.
New Rural Maternal Child Health Fellowship Program rotation offers unique training opportunity at St. Joseph’s Hospital
A new medical rotation offered at WVU Medicine’s St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon is helping Rural Maternal Child Health fellows receive advanced obstetrical training in a unique rural setting.
Article co-authored by Eastern Campus Dean set to be published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons
An article co-authored by West Virginia University School of Medicine Eastern Campus Dean Richard Thomas, M.D., D.D.S., will soon be published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.