Announcements
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Mehaffey to give presentation on primary care
Rachel Mehaffey, M.D., will give a presentation on primary care for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, May 23, at noon.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Leys and Alali to give presentation on genetics
Monique Leys, M.D., EBO, and Abdulrazak Alali, M.D., will give a presentation on genetics for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, May 21, at 7 a.m.
Exciting Changes to the Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program: A More Flexible, Impactful Format Begins Fall 2025
The Faculty Development Office is pleased to announce a new structure for the Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program (LTSP), launching with the 2025–2027 cohort. This reimagined format is designed to better meet the needs of busy health sciences faculty while continuing to deliver high-quality, meaningful professional development.
Celebrate Clinical Trials Day with WVCTSI on May 20
WVCTSI is pleased to partner with the West Virginia Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the IDeA State Consortium for Clinical Research Resource Center (ISCORE-RC) to celebrate Clinical Trials Day on May 20. During this celebration stop by the WVCTSI offices outside of the WVU Health Sciences Center Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Building anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to tour our mobile clinical trials unit, MAVERICK, learn about clinical trial opportunities and resources available to WVCTSI members, and buy a snack from the Rollie Pollie Egg Roll Factory food truck.
WVU ophthalmologists provide crucial care to patients in need through Carolina Honduras Health Foundation
More than 200 patients in Honduras recently received critical ophthalmic services delivered by a pair of West Virginia University ophthalmologists through the Carolina Honduras Health Foundation (CHHF).
Graduate course for Summer 2025: Public Mental Health (PUBH 658)
Public Mental Health (PUBH 658) is an online course available to graduate students. No prerequisites, restrictions or instructor permission are required.
Undergraduate course for Summer 2025: Public Mental Health (PUBH 458)
Public Mental Health (PUBH 458) is an online course open to undergraduate students. There are no prerequisites, restrictions or special permissions required to enroll.
WVU vision researchers to explore relationship between low blood pressure and glaucoma
A new grant awarded to the West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will allow researchers to utilize a newly developed ultrasound imaging technique to explore the relationship between low blood pressure and glaucoma, an ocular disease that can lead to irreversible blindness.
Helmick named alumni program coordinator for WVU School of Medicine
Kim Helmick has been named alumni program coordinator for the West Virginia University School of Medicine, where she will lead efforts to aid the University in its goal to stay connected with Mountaineers beyond graduation.
Share your story with the WVU CED and help us make a difference!
The WVU CED is seeking stories from individuals with disabilities, families, students and professionals about their experiences with the CED. These stories will help show the impact of CED services and why continued investment in services for people with disabilities is essential.