Announcements
Fourth annual Heart Health and Black History Month discussion panel slated for Feb. 25
The fourth annual Hearth Health and Black History Month Panel is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at West Virginia University’s Mountainlair Gluck Theater.
NAEMT Designation Will Enhance, Expand MedCom’s Role in Emergency Medicine Training
The photo above shows members of the MedCom leadership team, including, from left, Anthony Oliverio, NRP, AAS, paramedic communication specialist; James Laird, BA, MCCP, FP-C, NREMT-P, CFC, supervisor; Christopher M. Lindsey, BSN, RN, MBA, CCRN, director, Emergency Services; Steve Ashcraft, NREMT-P, MCCP, FP-C, CFC, manager; and James F. Scheidler, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, medical director.
Faculty encouraged to complete survey on artificial intelligence
West Virginia University is collecting information about Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in teaching and research.
Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare research accepted by Marshall Journal of Medicine
The Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare research (WVU ICRHs RUSH program) has been accepted and published by the Marshall Journal of Medicine.
John Moll, CNIM from WVU Medicine to present on "Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring"
John Moll, CNIM from WVU Medicine will discuss Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) basics, a day in the life of IONM care personnel, a case study and review session, and an overview of career and education opportunities on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the North Health Sciences Center room 1909.
Chancellor’s Awards accepting nominations through March 27
The Chancellor’s Awards Committee is accepting nominations now through March 27 for the 2025-26 academic year. The awards are an opportunity to honor and recognize employees at WVU Health Sciences.
Dryad data now available to WVU faculty and researchers
West Virginia University has entered into a membership agreement with Dryad to provide easy access to a generalist data repository for all WVU faculty and researchers.
WVU student pharmacists team up with wildlife researchers for a public fishing derby with a purpose
Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to “Cast Like a Mountaineer” on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coopers Rock Lake near Morgantown, West Virginia.
2026 WVU Rural Health Day registration now open
WVU Rural Health Day provides an opportunity to hear about and participate in activities that will enhance, impassion and provide support in the sometimes daunting path to applying to healthcare graduate programs.
Virtual Speaker Series: Dental Care for Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
Registration info for the March 12, 2026 Virtual Speaker Series webinar on dental care for children with special healthcare needs presented by Dr. Gina Graziani.