https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Dermatology50 most recent storiesen-US78d42dfb-ff01-48c6-b29d-60fbe171c95chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-announces-faculty-promotions-for-2025The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently awarded more than 60 faculty members across 20 departments promotions that were effective July 1, 2025. Department faculty members awarded associate professor and professor status are as follows:Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-22T09:24:48-04:002a7f73e4-c81b-4be6-a27b-28ad04a5c2f4https://wvpublic.org/doctor-urges-greater-skin-protection-for-summer/Dr. Alan Thomay is an associate professor of surgery at the West Virginia University Department of Surgery specializing in surgical oncology. He spoke with reporter Chris Schulz about increasing skin cancer rates, and how to stay safe.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-12T10:53:37-04:00c4c96701-d3f0-494a-9f1d-bab19f0b3440https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2025/05/24/doctors-warn-of-the-need-for-sun-protection-during-skin-cancer-awareness-month/As summer approaches, health experts are urging the public to take sun protection more seriously. May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say the risks, especially from melanoma, should not be underestimated.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-02T11:16:55-04:006c0ac05d-f09e-46b3-83d2-c2102ba9bf66https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=uha-announces-updates-to-its-board-of-directors(Note: Story originally posted on WVU Medicine Connect. The most up-to-date information can be found at the original article -- WVU Medicine login required.)Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-06T11:08:16-04:000cab44f5-be22-44e4-b230-bbd5e238e32bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-featured-in-local-magazineWVU Medicine has received several awards in Morgantown Magazine's annual "Best of" issue.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-24T11:05:05-05:00cf93b22b-ad37-46c9-aff8-62db82678044https://www.dominionpost.com/2023/12/22/wvu-dermatology-resident-receives-forbes-30-under-30-healthcare-honor/Dr. Kevin Nguyen, a resident in the WVU School of Medicine, is featured in an article from The Dominion Post for his recognition in the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 Healthcare category.Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002024-01-03T09:02:03-05:00deed23c0-7bfd-432d-8e00-4eb7fc00f483https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-welcomes-new-class-of-residents-and-fellowsA class of more than 200 new residents and fellows will soon begin their training at the West Virginia University School of Medicine through the Graduate Medical Education program located on the Morgantown, Harpers Ferry and Parkersburg campuses. The majority of the new physicians will begin their clinical training on July 1, building on the skills and foundation given to them as medical students.Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-30T14:23:42-04:00db8898fa-7991-4d06-a51b-efd7cf378ec1https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8548041/Bald-men-40-likely-end-hospital-coronavirus-study-claims.htmlBald men are 40 per cent more likely to end up in hospital with the coronavirus, a study has claimed. Dermatologists uncovered the link between hair loss and coronavirus severity by analysing data from 2,000 British men in hospital. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-07-27T09:57:35-04:00d41c01db-3db7-4816-a93f-e349ef6d750bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-offering-telemedicine-appointments-at-summersville-regional-medical-center_0WVU Medicine providers from five specialties – Cardiology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Pain Management, and Thoracic Surgery – are offering telemedicine appointments at Summersville Regional Medical Center.Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-06-19T10:03:50-04:00d20f4b77-77f8-4cf9-91de-1fe2344808c9https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/starting-residency-during-pandemic-what-will-change-what-will-stay-same?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=aamcnews&utm_content=newsletterThe first year of residency is always intense, and that's even truer now. We asked experienced trainees for tips on getting through it. From the simply practical to the profoundly philosophical, here are their deepest experiences and savviest insights.Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-06-16T14:10:46-04:003e59fc8b-2c14-4645-8180-994dfeebc62chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sacred-heart-hospital-dermatologist-to-discuss-myths-in-dermatopathology-dermatologic-surgery-as-parRahul Chavan, MD, dermatologist at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla., will discuss myths in the field of dermatology as part of the next Dermatology Grand Rounds.Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -04002019-04-30T12:49:28-04:0020c6c42c-1fdc-47e4-bdc3-eaf4b992db6bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-residencies-revealed-for-wvu-studentsAfter years of study, members of the WVU School of Medicine Class of 2019 learned Friday which residency program they will participate in and which field of medicine they will specialize in.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -04002019-03-18T16:15:25-04:006bb9f402-b8ed-41cb-ba4c-ac16955c8ecchttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dermatology-grand-rounds-why-does-hair-turn-grayFriday, Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. at WVU Medicine University Town Center, Lu Q. Le, MD, PhD, will present "Why does hair turn gray?" as part of Dermatology Grand Rounds.Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -04002018-10-29T17:32:02-04:00