We want West Virginia to be the healthiest state
As a land-grant institution, West Virginia University is deeply committed to serving the people of West Virginia, and at Health Sciences, we embrace that mission every day. Our students engage in rural rotations, physicians provide care to local communities, and students work with cutting-edge technology and the latest medical techniques. Everything we do has a direct impact on the health and well-being of our state.
Our goal is clear: to reduce the burden of illness and disease, and to make West Virginians healthier, happier, and safer. This begins by recognizing opportunities for change and taking the initiative to bring that change to life.
A network of care, rooted in service
At WVU Health Sciences, our commitment to community extends far beyond the classroom. The Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health are deeply engaged in outreach and service, working to improve health outcomes across West Virginia and around the world. From local clinics and rural health initiatives to global service-learning experiences, our students and faculty are making a real impact where it’s needed most.
This dedication is echoed across the WVU Medicine network, which includes the WVU Cancer Institute, Heart and Vascular Institute, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Critical Care Institute and WVU Medicine Children’s. Together, we address major health issues—such as heart disease, cancer, neurological conditions, substance use disorder and obesity—by delivering high-quality, specialized care.
As a student, you’ll gain hands-on experience while contributing to efforts that tackle health disparities. WVU Health Sciences combines advanced education with real-world engagement, empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders.
MUSHROOM
This program brings together medical, nursing, dental, social work and other health professional volunteers on "street rounds".
Global Engagement
A driving force in campus life and a leader in global health initiatives.
Nourish WV
The Nourish West Virginia Initiative integrates agriculture and health to cultivate resilient, healthy food systems in the Mountain State.
Go Baby Go
A student-led service project providing modified battery-powered ride-on cars for children with limited mobility.
Faith Community Nursing
An initiative led by the WVU School of Nursing to bring nurse-led access to care to the most rural reaches of West Virginia.
Dentistry Rural Rotations
A unique relationship with private practitioners creates another level of hands-on experience for students in a private practice.
Centers & Institutes
Our centers and institutes offer students hands-on opportunities in healthcare research and practice. With access to state-of-the-art resources and interdisciplinary collaboration, students can engage in impactful projects and advance their careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and more.
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Cancer Institute
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Heart and Vascular Institute
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Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
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WVU Medicine Children's
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Critical Care and Trauma Institute
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Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Health
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Center for Excellence in Disabilities
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Center for Neuroscience
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Eye Institute
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Prevention Research Center
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West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Centers & Institutes
Our centers and institutes offer students hands-on opportunities in healthcare research and practice. With access to state-of-the-art resources and interdisciplinary collaboration, students can engage in impactful projects and advance their careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and more.
Cancer Institute
The WVU Cancer Institute provides a statewide network of care and rural mobile screenings, making life-saving cancer services accessible across the state.
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) leads cutting-edge care and research for Alzheimer’s, addiction, PTSD and more, improving brain health for West Virginia and beyond.
WVU Medicine Children’s
WVU Medicine Children’s offers the most advanced pediatric care in West Virginia, treating every condition from routine to rare.
Heart and Vascular Institute
Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) delivers top heart, lung and vascular care with innovative procedures and expert-led training for the next generation of doctors.
Critical Care and Trauma Institute
WVU leads trauma and critical care as the state’s only Level 1 center, where elite teams and research drive lifesaving outcomes.
Eye Institute
The WVU Eye Institute provides the most advanced vision care in the state, excelling in complex disease treatment and surgery.