Announcements
First Eastern Panhandle HSTA student finishes medical school
West Virginia University’s Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) program graduated the first Eastern Panhandle student in May 2016.
Clay Marsh, HSC VP - West Virginia Will Prevail
From the blog of Clay Marsh, Vice President of Health Sciences and Executive Dean of the School of Medicine. For more blogs, visit http://vp.hsc.wvu.edu
James Simpkins wins national award for mentoring and research excellence
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Earlier today West Virginia clinical and Translational Science Institute pilot recipient and mentor James “Jim” Simpkins, Ph.D., was awarded the inaugural Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Award at the National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE) in Washington D.C.
WVU alumna recognized for outstanding contributions to nursing
Each year the West Virginia University School of Nursing honors a graduate who has gone above and beyond in service to the University and the School, as well as achieved professional success in his/her profession. This year, the School recognized West Virginia Delegate Amy Summers as the 2016 Alumna of the Year.
WVU School of Medicine welcomes 125 new resident physicians to campus
The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently welcomed a new class of resident physicians to the graduate medical education program.
WVU School of Nursing receives more than $1.2 million to train advance practice nursing students
With a growing need for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to serve patients in rural and underserved areas, the West Virginia University School of Nursing is implementing a new project to enhance educational and clinical experiences for advanced practice nursing students while addressing the complex healthcare needs of West Virginia.
West Virginia, my home
I love being back home.
Health Sciences Cafe renovations continue, restaurants announced
Three restaurants have been announced for the former Health Sciences Cafe space, which is being renovated: EIO & The Hive, Little Donkey and Hugh Baby’s BBQ. Another restaurant will be announced soon.
Gregory Hand assumes new role at WVU
Dr. Gregory Hand, founding dean of the School of Public Health at West Virginia University, has been named special assistant to the vice president for health sciences.
WVU Health Outcomes Ph.D. students receive accolades at international conference
Graduate students in the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy Health Outcomes Research Ph.D. program were the recipients of several awards during the International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) 21st Annual International Meeting. The meeting was held May 21–25 in Washington, D.C.