Announcements
War legacies advocate to deliver WVU Global Health Week keynote address
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program will welcome Sera Koulabdara to campus as part of Global Health Week, Oct. 7-10. Her keynote address, “Legacies of War: History, Healing and Hope,” is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7, from noon to 1 p.m. in Health Sciences Center North room 1909 and via Zoom.
WVU Medicine Vaccine Initiative highlighted by the American Thoracic Society
Toni Rudisill, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, is part of the WVU Medicine Vaccine Initiative that was recently highlighted by the American Thoracic Society.
WVU School of Medicine announces new internal medicine residency program and academic department hosted at Eastern Campus
The West Virginia University School of Medicine has received Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approval for a new internal medicine residency program that will be hosted on the Eastern Campus.
WVU School of Pharmacy celebrates 20th anniversary of American Pharmacists Month
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and the WVU Chapter of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of American Pharmacists Month. This year’s national theme is “Caring for Our Communities.”
Nursing simulation assistant provides hands-on learning environment at WV STEPS
Courtney Riley has always had an interest in healthcare. Her academic journey at West Virginia University gave her experience in child development, psychology and communications, but her path took a turn and led her to the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety.
WVU in the News: As communities grapple with needle waste, advocates say limiting syringe programs is not the answer
Robin Pollini, a professor in the WVU School of Medicine and School of Public Health, contributes to reporting by The Maine Monitor about syringe exchange programs.
WVU in the News: WVU dental school recieves $12.6M federal grant for improvements; alumni raise $900K to rename orthodontic clinic for longtime department chair
The Dominion Post reports on recent funding received by the WVU School of Dentistry to improve facilities and honor a longtime faculty member.
Eight nursing faculty complete STEPS Simulation Certification Program
During the summer, eight WVU School of Nursing faculty members completed the STEPS Simulation Certification Program. The certification, offered by the WVU David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS), is designed for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.
WVU in the News: West Virginia's role in the largest free naloxone day on Thursday
Dr. James Berry, director of addictions at the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from Charleston Gazette-Mail about Save a Life Day.
WVU School of Dentistry alumni raise nearly $1M to name orthodontic clinic for longtime department chair
Since 1994, Dr. Peter Ngan has guided students at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry through a rigorous residency program to help them build successful specialty careers in orthodontics. After 30 years, alumni are sharing their gratitude for his dedication with gifts totaling more than $900,000 to name the orthodontic clinic in his honor.