Announcements
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.
Book Club available for HSC students beginning this summer
BeWell is hosting a book club for Health Sciences students this summer 2025. The group will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, beginning on June 12 at the Market Pods.
Department of Internal Medicine Eastern Division welcomes newly-matched residents to inaugural Eastern Internal Medicine Residency class
The West Virginia University Department of Internal Medicine Eastern Division will welcome six newly-matched residents to campus in June as the inaugural class for the Eastern Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Rural Family Medicine Residency Program welcomes newly-matched residents for 2025
The West Virginia University Department of Family Medicine Eastern Division will welcome six newly-matched residents to the Rural Family Medicine Residency Program in July.
Health Informatics and Information Management program to host guest speaker series
The WVU School of Medicine's Health Informatics and Information Management program is hosting a guest speaker series on Thursday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. via Zoom.
Visual Sciences CoBRE Seminar Series: Dr. Agosto to give presentation on glycosylation
Melina Agosto, Ph.D., will give a presentation on glycosylation for the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Seminar Series on Friday, March 28, at 1 p.m.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Pukenas to give presentation on patient safety
Erin Pukenas, M.D., MBA, will give a presentation on patient safety for the AOA Lectureship Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, March 28, at noon.