Announcements
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, School of Medicine mourn the passing of Dr. Abnash Jain
Faculty and staff at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and WVU School of Medicine are mourning the loss of Abnash C. Jain, M.D., longtime cardiologist and professor, who passed away on Monday (July 1). He was 88.
WVU's first pediatric dentistry residents begin advanced education program
Dr. Gina Graziani, West Virginia University School of Dentistry chair of Pediatric Dentistry, garnered a round of applause when she officially announced the launch of the school’s new pediatric dentistry residency.
Longtime WVU School of Medicine educator, leader retires
Following more than 50 years of service in the classroom and research lab, in communities across West Virginia and to the medical field, Rashida Khakoo, M.D., retired from West Virginia University effective June 30.
BeWell welcomes behavioral health specialist
Carmella Polak, a behavioral health specialist at the WVU Carruth Center, will join the WVU Health Sciences BeWell team in July.
Physician Assistant students boast perfect pass rate on national certifying exam
The Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2024 at the West Virginia University School of Medicine achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), performing above the national average in 20 of the 22 content areas of the exam. They are the first WVU class to do so since the program was established in 2020.
CED and Augusta Levy introduce new Wheeling support group for parents of children with disabilities
The WVU CED and the Augusta Levy Learning Center are offering a new monthly Circle of Parents Support Group in Wheeling, WV. The first meeting happens on July 16, 2024, with monthly meetings happening every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m.
WVU in the News: WVU researchers developing home sleep apnea test device to offer help to more patients
Dr. Sunil Sharma, division chief and professor in the WVU School of Medicine, discusses his research on sleep apnea with The Dominion Post.
WVU in the News: Fentanyl overdoses may cause brain injury
Dr. James Mahoney, associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting by Psychology Today about fentanyl overdoses.
WVU in the News: WV Poison Center director named Distinguished Mountaineer
Elizabeth Scharman, executive director of the West Virginia Poison Center and professor in the WVU School of Pharmacy, has been named a Distinguished Mountaineer by Gov. Jim Justice.
Dr. Gina Graziani: Possibilities of positive change are infinite
Below are comments from Dr. Gina Graziani, Chair of Pediatric Dentistry at West Virginia University School of Dentistry, on Friday, June 28, 2024 at a reception for the launch of a pediatric residency program.