Announcements
NFL CMO to visit WVU campus
National Football League Chief Medical Officer Allen Sills, M.D., FACS, will visit West Virginia University's campus on Friday, May 3, as part of the RNI's ongoing work with the NFL. All are invited to attend Dr. Sills' presentation during Friday's grand rounds co-hosted by the RNI and WVU Sports Medicine.
Early career faculty encouraged to register for Teaching Scholars Program
Applications are now open for the 2024-25 Teaching Scholars Program. Presented by the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program, the Teaching Scholars Program is a two-year program designed to foster the growth of early career faculty to their maximum potential in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Submit WISH Award nominations through May 31
The Women in Science & Health (WISH) Committee is accepting nominations now through May 31 for the annual WISH Awards.
Kiefer named director of faculty development for WVU Health Sciences
Christopher Kiefer, M.D., MSEd, has been appointed director of faculty development for WVU Health Sciences, effective July 1. He will assume the role following the retirement of Rashida Khakoo, M.D.
MHA Administrative Grand Rounds discussion to focus on legislative updates
The West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, May 3, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. London to give presentation on AI in medicine
Alex John London, Ph.D., will be giving a presentation on AI in medicine during the Albrink Lectureship Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, April 26, at 8 a.m.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Marshall to give presentation
William Marshall, M.D., will give a presentation during the Department of Opthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 a.m.
Dispose of unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day
The community is encouraged to safely dispose of any unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day Saturday (April 27) at the disposal kiosk available all day in the lobby of the WVU Police Department, 992 Elmer Prince Drive.
HSC ITS website to be redirected to updated IT Help Center
Information Technology Services will decommission the former Health Sciences ITS website on Sunday, May 19, shifting content that remains current and relevant into the updated IT Help Center at it.wvu.edu/help.
WVU Medicine to relocate, expand WVU Eye Institute
The WVU Eye Institute, the most comprehensive ophthalmology group in the state, will expand its clinical, educational, and research efforts when it moves into its new location at the intersection of Van Voorhis Road and Elmer Prince Drive in Morgantown.