Announcements
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.
In remembrance of WVU Division of Physical Therapy founding member John J. Petronis
John J. Petronis, PT, MS, an esteemed physical therapist and educator, died Sept. 9, 2025. He was 82.
WVU Health Sciences to host Global Health Week Oct. 6-10
Sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program, WVU Health Sciences will host Global Health Week Oct. 6-10 with daily presentations highlighting innovation, access and the future of health care worldwide.
WVU alumnus honored with international humanitarian award for global mission work
Dave Fogarty, M.D., DDS, a graduate of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry and the School of Medicine, has been recognized with the 2025 Noordhoff Humanitarian Award from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for his extraordinary dedication to the mission of plastic and reconstructive surgery around the world.
Virtual Mindful Steps series begins Oct. 2
Mindful Steps Part 1 is a six-week intermediate class that is designed to assist in developing and maintaining mindful resilience, mental fitness and relaxation. Participants are invited to attend up to six one-hour sessions that offer a variety of simple yet practical tools to be mindful in daily living. The class is on Thursdays from Oct. 2 to Nov. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine Breaks Ground on $200 Million Patient Tower at Berkeley Medical Center
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Medicine celebrated a major milestone yesterday (Sept. 16) with the groundbreaking of a new patient tower at Berkeley Medical Center, the centerpiece of a historic $260 million investment to expand healthcare access in the Eastern Panhandle.
2025 RUSH (Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare) program application now open
The 2025 Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare (RUSH) program application is now open. Please submit full applications by October 8, 2025.
Operation Blue Sky at Health Sciences to host events during WVU Week of Purpose
WVU’s fourth Week of Purpose will take place Monday, Sept. 22 through Friday, Sept. 26. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a variety of events and take this opportunity for self-exploration, learning new perspectives and engaging with others as we continue this purposeful journey together.