Announcements
Eastern West Virginia AHEC donates $75,000 from Freedom’s Run Grant Fund to support local healthcare initiatives
The Eastern West Virginia Area Health Education Center, a local nonprofit partnered with the WVU School of Medicine’s Eastern Campus, will distribute $75,000 in small community grants to support local healthcare initiatives across the region.
2025 Spring Faculty Meeting scheduled for Friday, May 9
The School of Medicine Spring Faculty Meeting will be held on Friday, May 9, at noon via Zoom. Attendance is important as the School of Medicine faculty will approve Class of 2025 graduates for the M.D. degree and all professional programs.
Anesthesiology residents boast exceptional test results
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology recently reported exceptional testing results for their residents on the 2025 in-training exam.
Join us for the Fourth Annual Community Health Expo April 13
The West Virginia University Health Sciences and Technology Academy Alumni and Ambassadors Association, Minorities Association of Pre-Healthcare Students and the Student National Medical Association will host the Fourth Annual Community Health Expo and Walk from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13, outside the WVU Student Recreation Center.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Mills to give presentation on cardiac genetics
James Mills, M.D., FACC, will give a presentation on cardiac genetics for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, April 4, at noon.
IPE to host Interactive Multidisciplinary HIV Panel April 8
The Office of Interprofessional Education (IPE) will host an Interactive Multidisciplinary HIV Panel on Tues. April 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This event will be held virtually.
Registration Open for Mountain State Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symposium
Registration is now open for the Mountain State Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symposium hosted by the West Virginia University Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This event features experts discussing the latest advancements in IBD treatment, surgical interventions and patient management.
WVU School of Medicine Eastern Campus Class of 2025 celebrates Match Day
The West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Eastern Campus recently celebrated Match Day, where fourth-year medical students received their letters and learned where they will spend the next several years completing their residency training.
Dr. Dhairya A. Lakhani Receives Editors’ Recognition Award from Radiology Journal
Dhairya A. Lakhani, M.D., neuroradiologist and assistant professor of radiology, has been honored with the prestigious Editors’ Recognition Award “with Distinction” from Radiology journal. This recognition highlights Dr. Lakhani’s exceptional contributions as a reviewer for one of the most respected journals in the field. Published by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) since 1923, Radiology stands as the authoritative source for the most current and clinically relevant research in radiology. With an impact factor of 12.1, it remains one of the top-cited journals in the field, regularly featuring peer-reviewed research, expert commentary, and cutting-edge insights into new techniques and technologies. Dr. Lakhani’s achievement is a testament to his commitment to advancing the field of neuroradiology and his outstanding scholarly contributions.
WVU to host ninth annual Rural Health Day for pre-health students April 5
The ninth annual WVU Rural Health Day will be held on April 5, 2025 at the WVU Health Sciences Center. This event is designed for pre-health students interested in pursuing careers in rural health care.