A mission of care in everything we do.
As a land-grant institution, improving the wellness of West Virginians through education and health professionals, through basic and clinical scientific research and in research in rural healthcare delivery is one of our top priorities. It’s why our students participate in rural rotations. It’s why our physicians serve our community members. It’s why our technologies and treatments are state of the art.
Academic Teaching Hospital
WVU Medicine offers 1,641 licensed beds across 10 hospitals. Consistently ranked as a top academic medical center, WVU Medicine offers a unique collaborative space for our faculty, staff and students to learn with real patients and delivering life-changing patient outcomes.
We believe the role of a great academic medical center is to solve real problems and improve the health of our citizens. Across all of WVU — not just at the Health Sciences campuses — that duty is woven throughout our educational, research and community service activities.
Health, Wellness and Prosperity: A Vision for West Virginia
An alumnus of the School of Medicine, Clay Marsh, M.D., returned to West Virginia University to serve as executive dean of the school and provide leadership to all five health schools and its numerous health centers and institutes. In his position, Clay envisions a future for West Virginia that believes it should place an emphasis on wellness, mindfulness, mental health, community and preventive health approaches through every aspect of patient care and research.
Building a Strong Community
To make WVU Health Sciences’ mission possible, we strive to create a positive learning and working environment. Through Operation Blue Sky, WVU Health Sciences is creating opportunities for relationship building, creative exploration and downright fun.
A creative, safe and happy environment creates a strong foundation for an increased sense of community, purpose and well-being.
Careers
West Virginia University attracts top-level talent across all of its majors, fields and programs. We're always looking for health professionals to join our team to foster an environment of patient-centered care, innovation, curiosity and service to the state.