Announcements
Dr. Muhammad Alvi receives national Faculty Leadership Award
Muhammad “Mud” Alvi, M.D., vice chair of faculty affairs in the West Virginia University Department of Neurology and medical director of the WVU Stroke Center, has received the national Faculty Leadership Award from the Association of University Professors of Neurology (AUPN).
Resident and Fellow Job Fair set for Oct. 28
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Seventh annual Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Internal Medicine Conference marks another successful year
The West Virginia University Department of Medicine proudly hosted the seventh annual Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Internal Medicine Conference on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place.
Working for Impact in Science and Health invites new members to join
The Working for Impact in Science and Health (WISH) Committee is seeking new faculty and staff members. WISH fosters interprofessional collaboration, personal growth, networking opportunities, and community outreach, while promoting success in science and health careers.
WVU in the News: Marsh says risk with acetaminophen is low according to data
West Virginia University Health Sciences Dean said the assumption of a link between autism and acetaminophen isn’t pulled out of thin air. Speaking on MetroNews Talkline Tuesday, Dr. Clay Marsh said there was some limited research which suggested the possibility of a link between the two.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine Heart & Vascular Institute grew from $225M to $2B by ditching RVUs
In less than a decade, Morgantown, W. Va.-based WVU Medicine’s Heart and Vascular Institute has grown from 25 providers to more than 200, expanding from a $225 million regional program to a $2 billion healthcare destination, delivering nearly 450,000 patient visits in 2024.
School of Medicine M.D. Alumni Weekend set for November 7 – 8
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Alumni Association is set to welcome back M.D. graduates, their loved ones and friends of the School at the height of fall activities in Morgantown on Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 during the annual Alumni Weekend event.
WVU in the News: How One Physician’s Commitment is Strengthening Primary Care in the Eastern Panhandle
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – For Ryan McCarthy, M.D., internal medicine is more than a specialty. It is a calling rooted in building trust, preventing illness, and walking beside patients through the seasons of their lives. As an associate professor of internal medicine and program director of the WVU School of Medicine Eastern Internal Medicine Residency Program, he is shaping the next generation of physicians while staying deeply connected to the community he serves.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Villanueva to give presentation on AI
Daphne Villanueva, M.D., MBA, will give a presentation on AI for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Sept. 26, at noon.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Sedney to give presentation
Cara Sedney, M.D., will give a presentation for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 7 a.m.