Summer Institute
Join us for the Annual Summer Institute—an immersive, collaborative learning experience designed to support professional growth, innovation, and connection across health professions education.
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About
Join educators, clinicians, trainees, and educational leaders from across the health professions for the WVU Health Sciences Annual Summer Institute, a dynamic four-day immersive experience focused on teaching excellence, educational innovation, and career development in health professions education.
This year’s institute offers multiple learning pathways, hands-on workshops, and forward-looking discussions designed to meet participants wherever they are in their educational journey—from students and residents to seasoned faculty and education scholars.
What to Expect
Interactive seminars on emerging trends in health professions education, professional identity formation, and educational leadership
Practical skill-building workshops on bedside teaching, feedback, curriculum design, assessment, and remediation
Dedicated Teaching Scholars Pathway covering educational theory, simulation, standardized patients, OSCEs, and research fundamentals
Engaging problem-solving sessions and roundtables tackling real-world challenges in clinical education
A special focus on AI in health professions education, including clinical reasoning, documentation, and future implications
Education Research Day, featuring qualitative research training, coding workshops, and abstract presentations
Networking opportunities, SIG roundtables, and collaborative learning over shared meals
Whether you are exploring a future as a medical educator, refining your teaching practice, leading educational change, or advancing education research, the WVU Health Sciences Annual Summer Institute offers inspiration, tools, and connections to support your growth.
Save the date and be part of shaping the future of health professions education.
Schedule
Day 1: Tuesday, June 23
Teaching Scholars Pathway
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Day 2: Wednesday, June 24
Teaching Scholars Pathway
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Day 3: Thursday, June 25
Education Research Day
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Speakers
Christopher Kiefer, MD, MSEd, FACEP
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- Professor, Vice Chair of Education, Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency, Director of Faculty Development, WVU Health Sciences, Emergency Medicine
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- West Virginia University
Anna Lama, EdD
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- Assistant Professor, Director of Assessment, Medical Education
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- West Virginia University
Jason Hedrick, PhD
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- Assistant Professor, Director of Academic Operations & Accreditation, Medical Education
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- West Virginia University
Karen Woodfork, PhD
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- Teaching Associate Professor, Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology
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- West Virginia University
Dorian Williams, MD, FAAFP, CHSE
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- Associate Dean for Technology and Simulation, Medical Education
- Medical Director, WV STEPS
- Professor, Family and Community Medicine
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- West Virginia University
Christopher J. Martin, MD, MSc
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- Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Professor, Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences
- Director, Global Engagement at Health Sciences
- Professor, Medicine
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- West Virginia University
Adam Hoffman, CHSE
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- Simulation Education Specialist, WV STEPS
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- West Virginia University
Scott Cottrell, EdD
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- Associate Dean for Student Services & Curriculum, Medical Education
- Professor, Medical Education, Student Services
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- West Virginia University
Stacy W. Huber, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
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- Associate Dean of Curriculum, Office of Academics
- Clinical Education Associate Professor, Adult Health Department
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- West Virginia University
Ann Marie Murray, MD
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- Professor, Neurology
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- West Virginia University
Louise T. Veselicky, DDS, MDS, MEd
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- Assoc. VP for Academic Affairs, Administration
- Professor, Periodontics
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- West Virginia University
Norman D. Ferrari, MD
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- Chair, Medical Education
- Vice Dean for Medical Education, Student Services
- Professor, Medicine
- Professor, Pediatrics
- Designated Institution Official for Transitional Year Residency Program, Transitional Year Residency Program
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- West Virginia University
Danielle Davidov, PhD
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- Associate Professor, Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
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- West Virginia University
Joel B. Yednock, MD
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- Associate Professor, General Internal Medicine, Medicine
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- West Virginia University
Sarah Sofka, MD, FACP
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- Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Medicine
- Associate Dean for GME and DIO, Graduate Medical Education
- Assistant Vice President for Faculty and Student Academic Initiatives for Health Sciences Center, Administration
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- West Virginia University
Lisa Marie Costello, MD, MPH
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- Associate Professor General Pediatrics, Pediatrics
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- West Virginia University
Jeffery P. Hogg, MD
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- Emeritus Professor, Neuroradiology, Radiology
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- West Virginia University
Registration
Early Bird Registration
Secure your seat early and take advantage of our Early Bird rate for the Summer Institute 2026.
Lock in your place at this highly anticipated event and enjoy a reduced registration fee of $400 per person. Space is limited—register early to guarantee your spot in the building and be part of an engaging, immersive learning experience.
External Registration
Beginning Monday, March 9, 2026
Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot early for only $600 per person.
Internal Registration
Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot early for only $200 per person.
Venue
Health Sciences South
64 Medical Center Dr, Room 2940 B, Morgantown, WV 26506
Travel & Lodging
Below is a list of recommended hotels and car rental options for guests attending the Summer Institute at Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown, WV. These options are commonly used by WVU visitors and are located within close driving distance to campus.
Recommended Hotels
Waterfront Hotel & Spa at Lake Monongalia
2 Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV 26501
Phone: 304-296-9000
Approx. 7 minutes to WVU Medicine
Residence Inn by Marriott Morgantown Medical Center Area
1046 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-599-0237
Approx. 5 minutes to WVU Medicine
Courtyard by Marriott Morgantown
460 Courtyard Street, Morgantown, WV 26501
Phone: 304-598-1727
Approx. 6 minutes to WVU Medicine
Hilton Garden Inn Morgantown
150 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-225-9500
Approx. 10–12 minutes to WVU Medicine
Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) Car Rental
Located approximately 10 minutes from WVU Medicine.
In-Town Car Rental
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Downtown Morgantown)
Phone: 304-292-5200
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (University Town Centre)
Phone: 304-599-2299
Note: Parking at WVU Medicine is limited. Guests are encouraged to consider hotel proximity, ride-share services, or rental vehicles when planning travel.