Announcements
WVU Cancer experts to participate in FDA panel on Cancer Disparities in Appalachia, July 25
This Conversations on Cancer will focus on the Appalachia community to discuss the factors contributing to the cancer disparities but also focus on ongoing interventions and opportunities in bridging the cancer chasm in rural health inequity.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Faculty members continue '5 in 5' presentations
Five faculty members will be giving presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, July 19, at 7 a.m.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Drs. Marshalek and Sandoval to give presentation on caring for patients with opioid use disorder
Patrick Marshalek, M.D. and Nicholas Sandoval, Pharm.D, BCPS, will give a presentation on caring for patients with opioid use disorder during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, July 21, at 8 a.m.
Hashmi, Shaver named to assistant dean roles, effective July 1
The West Virginia University School of Medicine has named two faculty members to newly created assistant dean roles.
Award for excellence in simulation teaching accepting nominations
Nominations are now open for the annual David H. Wilks Award for Excellence in Simulation.
Transformation update: New structure, teams and roles across ITS will help position WVU for the future
Two previously independent teams have begun the complex and critical work of merging operations, combining their respective strengths and best practices to create a new, future-focused Information Technology Services.
M.D. program open house scheduled for August
The West Virginia University School of Medicine M.D. program will host an open house on Friday, August 4 at 5:30 p.m. for those who want to learn more about the School, meet the admissions team and tour the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Campus Conversation planned Monday
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a Campus Conversation Monday (July 10) announcing the next steps in the academic review process, part of the University’s overarching transformation initiative.
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.
NHLBI director presenting "Place Matters in Advancing Scientific Discovery for Public Health Impact" on July 11
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute along with West Virginia University Health Sciences is hosting Dr. Gary H Gibbons, director of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), for a special seminar on July 11.