Announcements
Fall vaccination updates webinar to be hosted by West Virginia Immunization Network
During this webinar, presenters will provide updates about the latest recommendations and clinical considerations for administering COVID-19 and discuss resources and communication strategies that may help improve vaccination uptake.
Pincavitch research featured in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
WVU School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics Assistant Professor Jami Pincavitch, M.D., MAS, director of the Orthopaedic Medical Optimization Program, was recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery for her article on 30-day mortality and complication rates in total joint arthroplasty after a recent COVID-19 diagnosis.
Blood Drive planned for Oct. 10 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
A TLC partner event: How to Find Articles on Teaching Methods and Techniques
Join WVU Libraries and the Teaching and Learning Commons to explore databases for locating articles on various teaching methods and techniques, such as active learning, critical thinking and assessment.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Moss to give presentation on kidney failure treatment
Alvin H. Moss, M.D., FACP, FAAHPM, will give a presentation on kidney failure treatment during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Sept. 22, at 8 a.m.
Celebrate postdoctoral fellows for National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week
The Office of Research and Graduate Education will host a postdoc showcase and appreciation networking breakfast to celebrate WVU's postdoctoral fellows for National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Rotating fourth-year medical students to give presentations
A group of rotating fourth-year medical students will give presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 7 a.m.
Community invited to Walk with a Future Doc on Saturdays in Morgantown
Community members can join West Virginia University School of Medicine students and physicians at 10 a.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month to walk at the Star City Riverfront Park in Morgantown each month during the academic year.
Student Academy of Audiology hosts blood drive on October 11
On October 11th the Student Academy of Audiology will partner with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive. The blood drive is located at WVU Health Sciences Center South Tower (Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505) at Don Hoylman Family Cancer Center Atrium. Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ to schedule an appointment.
Service to others propels WVU simulation educator’s career
From firefighter to flight paramedic to educator, Russell “Rusty” Doerr has lived a life of service to others. Rusty’s desire to help others started as a young child, growing up as the son of a firefighter, and led him to a career at West Virginia University that spans more than 30 years.