https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Eastern50 most recent storiesen-US4f718ea5-6087-4fa1-b3fe-d1adfea5d02dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-university-school-of-medicine-recognized-asmodel-for-training-physicians-in-nutrition-someducateAs national momentum grows to strengthen nutrition education in U.S. medical schools, West Virginia University School of Medicine was recognized as a longstanding leader in training future physicians to recognize and address chronic disease through evidence based nutrition and lifestyle medicine.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-12T10:49:35-04:0019aada78-f769-48fe-b3da-bbf2bcd72643https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-sciences-eastern-campus-launches-grand-rounds-series-with-presentation-on-sleep-medicineThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus will kick off a new grand rounds series with a special presentation on Monday, Feb. 2, from Sunil Sharma, M.D., professor and division chief for the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine from WVU's main campus.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-09T10:29:16-05:001e525615-191a-4f5e-91c4-cc893ae596d9https://www.aamc.org/news/medical-schools-focus-prevention-well-treatment-diseaseDuring her general surgery sub-internship at West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine, fourth-year medical student Andrea Hincapie-Bendeck assisted in removing part of a patient's bowel, necessitated by a ruptured diverticulum. At discharge, the patient asked the surgical team for information on what to eat.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-12-23T11:41:37-05:0051ecf9d6-90ac-4cd7-a3df-846493f5204ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-eastern-campus-faculty-and-students-connect-with-community-members-through-misomeducateStudents and faculty at the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus are connecting with local community members through a series of educational events called Mini Med School.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-20T09:07:00-05:00cd025c8d-6b47-419a-ba4e-d76b9aaf2f7ehttps://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Berkeley-Medical-Center/wvu-hospitals-east-to-host-free-diabetes-awareness-event-on-november-211/In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, WVU Hospitals East invites community members to a free educational and screening event aimed at raising awareness and empowering individuals to prevent, detect, and manage diabetes.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-11T10:29:23-05:00180b5a8e-03e0-4bff-8975-d54aebba8e40https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Berkeley-Medical-Center/top-5-in-the-nation-berkeley-medical-center-earns-national-honors-for-quality-care/MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Berkeley Medical Center is proud to announce it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. These honors reflect the hospital's commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding communities. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-31T09:55:40-04:0056889427-df12-4592-a8d8-b5e89f4d27e2https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Berkeley-Medical-Center/how-one-physician-s-commitment-is-strengthening-primary-care-in-the-eastern-panhandle/MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – For Ryan McCarthy, M.D., internal medicine is more than a specialty. It is a calling rooted in building trust, preventing illness, and walking beside patients through the seasons of their lives. As an associate professor of internal medicine and program director of the WVU School of Medicine Eastern Internal Medicine Residency Program, he is shaping the next generation of physicians while staying deeply connected to the community he serves.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-23T12:00:23-04:007364a0c7-ef78-4fdc-b3c6-162c5556748dhttps://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Berkeley-Medical-Center/wvu-medicine-breaks-ground-on-200-million-patient-tower-at-berkeley-medical-center/MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Medicine celebrated a major milestone yesterday (Sept. 16) with the groundbreaking of a new patient tower at Berkeley Medical Center, the centerpiece of a historic $260 million investment to expand healthcare access in the Eastern Panhandle. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-17T16:16:06-04:00362f6105-8970-468f-ba7f-3c5c1427d041https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=community-responds-with-compassion-and-unity-after-jefferson-county-emergencysomhealCHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – When severe storms caused serious structural damage to the Charles Towers apartment complex in Charles Town on the evening of July 16, WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center teams responded immediately—demonstrating not only clinical excellence, but deep compassion.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-25T16:26:05-04:00577de054-0593-4013-85c3-55be28e4f4e4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-eastern-campus-medical-student-attends-and-presents-at-statewide-surgical-conferenceA medical student at the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus recently attended a statewide surgical conference, where she represented the campus by giving a poster presentation to students and surgeons from across the state.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002026-01-26T13:12:41-05:0017ac5322-3158-4862-85b3-9a1f737da55bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-ankit-chalia-named-2024-2025-eastern-campus-educator-ofyear-by-studentssomeducateAnkit Chalia, M.D., has been voted the 2024-2025 Eastern Campus Educator of the Year by students on the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus.Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-30T15:01:36-04:00053ad4ee-9d7e-4d43-991f-a176ecca31a6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medical-students-meet-with-legislators-to-discuss-key-healthcare-policies-at-national-medical-adA group of West Virginia University medical students recently attended a national medical advocacy conference, where they had the opportunity to meet with West Virginia's congressional representatives to discuss several important pieces of legislation related to healthcare in the state.Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-15T12:08:45-04:009ac9108c-cc2d-4049-ba4e-48fd557aabc7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=eastern-west-virginia-ahec-donates-75-000-from-freedom-s-run-grant-fund-to-support-local-healthcare-The Eastern West Virginia Area Health Education Center, a local nonprofit partnered with the WVU School of Medicine's Eastern Campus, will distribute $75,000 in small community grants to support local healthcare initiatives across the region.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-01T14:59:01-04:00fd677c9f-6c95-408e-b193-c276e7cbfa85https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-eastern-campus-class-of-2025-celebrates-match-dayThe 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.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-03-27T13:45:52-04:0085093743-0ce5-42a2-96b0-36953fb9ef11https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-internal-medicine-eastern-division-welcomes-newly-matched-residents-to-inaugural-easteThe 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.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-03-25T15:50:25-04:00f0ef7e2b-ffe8-4db3-8171-c7841f803a0bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=rural-family-medicine-residency-program-welcomes-newly-matched-residents-for-2025The West Virginia University Department of Family Medicine Eastern Division will welcome six newly-matched residents to the Rural Family Medicine Residency Program in July.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-03-25T15:50:56-04:008858452b-b657-496e-b6d2-4a7e6c583f1chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-eastern-campus-welcomes-student-services-manager-brystal-belmonteBrystal Belmonte joins the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus as the manager of student services.Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-28T09:59:26-05:00d9cea147-ead5-4b23-8d45-14531e7aeea6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-michael-londner-acceptedrole-of-chief-medical-officer-at-berkeley-medical-center-effective-januarDr. Michael Londner, Vice President of Medical Affairs (VPMA) at Berkeley Medical Center, has accepted and will assume the role of Chief Medical Officer at Berkeley Medical Center effective January 1, 2025.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-01-27T09:12:27-05:0057c532a6-ca50-401f-a5d3-e7bd5c14d7cbhttps://magazine.wvu.edu/stories/2024/11/02/humanizing-health-care-a-passion-projectA 2002 West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate is on a mission to humanize health care.Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-12-02T12:11:49-05:007b04c66b-5b5a-40e6-b034-e9f59e0eeaa1https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/eat-sleep-console-baby-detox-opioid-withdrawal-parenting/Dr. David Baltierra contributes to reporting from KFF Health News about neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-10-28T10:33:55-04:000453fb2a-3f15-4e8b-a703-72f7b74a8bb6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-announces-new-internal-medicine-residency-program-and-academic-department-hossomdiscoverThe 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.Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04002025-10-28T09:18:45-04:005879485c-9a50-4a4e-82ff-e67e62cd59d2https://www.wvuf.org/news-publications/news/2024/07/30/-50k-gift-from-wvu-faculty-member-benefits-students-at-eastern-campussomempowerFuture medical professionals studying at the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus will benefit from a faculty member's $50,000 gift. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-08T12:19:43-04:0070d92226-0ea4-462d-885a-3d8acf68c9a2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=local-health-care-leaders-and-learners-provide-free-sports-physicals-and-screenings-to-area-studentssomhealAn annual outreach effort led by WVU Medicine and WVU School of Medicine faculty and staff is helping monitor the health of hundreds of local students by providing them with free sports physicals and health screenings.Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-18T10:30:49-04:007d788507-25cd-4f2c-afd9-196228353a5fhttps://www.100daysinappalachia.com/2024/06/finding-solace-in-stories-how-narrative-medicine-transformed-an-appalachian-doctors-practice/Dr. Ryan McCarthy, associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine, writes for 100 Days in Appalachia.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-01T10:18:32-04:00bc81b78d-c5a9-429e-b7ae-125d602e4b0ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-mobile-teaching-kitchen-to-provide-free-locally-grown-produce-cooking-demonstrations-across-eastsomempowerWest Virginia University's Farm to You program unveiled a new mobile teaching kitchen. The kitchen will distribute free, locally-grown produce to patients and host student-led cooking demonstrations in the community.Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-12T13:05:55-04:00c8b21bd1-07b0-4813-a255-1d12e6a7abd9https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=som-eastern-campus-announces-2024-research-symposium-winnerssomenagaeThe WVU School of Medicine's annual Eastern Campus Research Symposium, held each spring at the Health Sciences Center Eastern Division in Martinsburg, provides students and residents on the campus with a platform to conduct vital clinical research while building their investigative and presentation skills.Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002025-04-22T14:24:11-04:003fa10c53-67d2-4807-957e-5f7b48b49f53https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-eastern-campus-class-of-2024-celebrates-match-dayThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus recently celebrated Match Day, where fourth-year medical students were given their letters and learned where they will spend the next several years completing their residency training.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-10-10T15:43:12-04:00643049e4-3576-4c83-979c-9c18a414dc82https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=annual-research-symposium-helps-eastern-campus-students-and-residents-build-vital-research-skillsFor more than a decade, the annual research symposium at the WVU School of Medicine's Eastern Campus has provided learners with a platform to conduct vital research while building their investigative and presentation skills.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-10-10T15:42:35-04:00689a4b7d-fe7f-4ce8-94f2-c35ad8a001b0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=match-day-2024-rural-family-medicine-residency-program-welcomes-five-rural-scholars-to-class-of-2027The West Virginia University School of Medicine Rural Family Medicine Residency Program will welcome five West Virginia medical students to the program in July. For the first time in the program's history, each incoming resident is a current rural scholar from either the West Virginia University School of Medicine or the West Virginia School for Osteopathic Medicine. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-10-10T15:43:48-04:0053f7a638-bf5a-4587-8f74-3345b79f8f59https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=graduating-medical-students-learn-residency-placements-prepare-for-next-chapter-of-trainingsompurposeWest Virginia University's graduating medical students will go to 24 states and Washington, D.C. for their residency placements. West Virginia will retain 48% of the class. The placement announcements were made as part of the University's Match Day celebration, Friday, March 15.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-09T15:18:49-04:00af45a91d-09d6-423a-a2fa-8c1b691dcf24https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-to-expand-narrative-medicine-curriculum-in-fall-24somempowerThe West Virginia University School of Medicine plans to expand its narrative medicine curriculum with a new elective course for medical students in the fall of 2024. The curriculum ties closely to the recent success of the Healthcare is Human project.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-09T15:20:39-04:005ac33eeb-7b26-4bca-a33b-fb580dbd33ebhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ghhs-solidarity-week-slated-for-feb-12-through-feb-16The West Virginia University chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society recently announced their participation in celebrating the national Gold Humanism Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-02-15T11:19:14-05:004fef9179-b341-4b7e-acf8-3b23b895a21ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-berkeley-medical-center-open-new-expanded-clinicLeaders from the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) and WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center cut the ribbon on a new, expanded clinic on Monday (Jan. 8) at the WVU Medicine Spring Mills Medical Office Building in Martinsburg.Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-03-05T15:57:59-05:0058cf2e7a-28fe-499b-92c3-a20452abdd54https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-quality-insights-offer-diabetes-self-management-programWVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center are partnering with Quality Insights to offer a new diabetes self-management program workshop in Martinsburg starting in 2024.Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-27T10:42:13-05:009c6a4adb-fec1-45b8-a573-50875e1c19f6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=elswick-named-farnsworth-chair-in-educational-psychiatrysomengagesompurposeDaniel E. Elswick, M.D., vice chair of education for the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, has been named the Dana L. and Peggy M. Farnsworth Chair in Educational Psychiatry.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-19T15:19:47-05:007ca83933-d7b8-43b4-aeae-fd7247691902https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-alumni-and-researchers-present-study-on-efficiency-of-uctda-among-newborn-infantsA recent study by West Virginia University School of Medicine researchers examined the efficiency of a procedure used to assess drug exposure in infants following delivery.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-11T13:53:23-05:0082de37f2-0c09-42ba-b07c-2c3196ed4745https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=eastern-campus-simulation-lab-provides-authentic-and-interactive-training-opportunities-for-medical-someducateMedical students on the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus are using manikins and mock patients to learn crucial patient-care skills in a controlled environment, thanks to upgrades to the simulation center.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-12-18T14:57:21-05:009a135a07-e3ce-44ac-b438-1b2dd01573bdhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/10/12/wvu-alumni-association-announces-2023-homecoming-and-alumni-service-award-winnersThe West Virginia University Alumni Association will celebrate recipients of the 2023 Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards during Homecoming Week, October 16-22. Recognizing the accomplishments of alumni around the globe, these awards honor individuals who represent service, commitment and loyalty to their alma mater.Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-10-20T15:30:16-04:007800f5c4-a340-4465-9dbf-973e6cde3636https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-eastern-campus-medical-students-present-unique-case-at-national-psychiatric-conferenceFourth-year medical student Megan Evans and third-year medical student Aayushi Agarwal from the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus recently gave a presentation on a unique case of a rare brain condition caused by opioid use at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting held in San Francisco, Calif., from May 20-24.Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-07T09:18:48-04:005b437ef0-9397-4ba2-9e19-2a906d6fbd8bhttps://www.wvctsi.org/news/story?headline=one-dedicated-west-virginia-physician-is-meeting-patients-where-they-areAn estimated 46 million Americans live in rural areas, but there is more to this number than population size, geographical location and type of environment.Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-08T12:20:34-04:000b15fe11-13e7-4fb6-b750-3390fe868e0ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-welcomes-m-d-class-of-2027sompurposeA new cohort of future physicians has begun their journey at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. This week, the Class of 2027 will meet their peers and engage with school leadership during orientation, all while laying the groundwork to be successful during their medical education.Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-07T09:21:19-04:006b7c4e3d-423b-46b3-9484-3534e492d293https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=several-school-of-medicine-faculty-recognized-with-awards-for-mentorship-and-teachingsompurposeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine M.D. program awarded several faculty members for their efforts in mentorship and teaching throughout the academic year at the year-end Awards Convocation that took place on Thursday, May 11.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-07-25T11:27:08-04:00aaf3da8f-9f05-42d7-a5b7-ce0187c8757ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-rural-maternal-child-health-fellowship-program-rotation-offers-unique-training-opportunity-at-stsomeducateA new medical rotation offered at WVU Medicine's St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon is helping Rural Maternal Child Health fellows receive advanced obstetrical training in a unique rural setting.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-27T11:11:55-04:006367d08a-ca34-4b1f-af26-3eabe43b4192https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=article-co-authored-by-eastern-campus-dean-set-to-be-published-in-journal-ofamerican-college-of-surgsompurposeAn article co-authored by West Virginia University School of Medicine Eastern Campus Dean Richard Thomas, M.D., D.D.S., will soon be published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-25T13:33:01-04:00ffe5d772-c2f2-4435-9df0-e3c95396b23ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-eastern-campus-dean-honored-with-university-medal-for-serviceWest Virginia University School of Medicine Eastern Campus Dean Richard Thomas, M.D., D.D.S., was recently awarded with the Uniformed Services University's prestigious University Medal for his service and accomplishments during his tenure as president of Health Sciences at the University.Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-08T09:40:44-04:00587c7ad1-b6a3-4b10-b626-34a5616ff978https://www.pbs.org/video/rural-rx-1682541857/somempowerNearly two-thirds of areas with a shortage of primary health care professionals are in rural communities. For decades, federal programs have offered incentives to try to correct the problem, with limited success.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-04T10:35:01-04:00589e7bb6-8916-4f9c-9e74-fc1f0456dbdchttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-doctor-highlights-personal-stories-of-healthcare-workers-through-healthcare-is-human-projectsompurposeHealthcare is Human, an independent project launched by Ryan McCarthy, M.D., is emphasizing the 'care' in healthcare by highlighting the stories of healthcare workers through narrative medicine.Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-24T15:32:19-04:00dfd8e99f-0492-4483-b9a9-f7e6f721b3b3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=annual-research-symposium-provides-eastern-campus-students-and-residents-with-opportunity-to-showcassompurposeStudents and residents at the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus had the opportunity to showcase their research skills as they presented their posters during the campus's annual research symposium on Friday, March 31.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-10-10T15:48:19-04:00299c1ddd-e416-487c-83e5-0384471e7bachttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=culinary-and-lifestyle-medicine-track-works-to-provide-fuel-forfuture-for-patients-through-health-annutritionsomempowerStudents in the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track are encouraging people to "Fuel for the Future," as part of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month this March.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002026-02-26T19:28:16-05:0033f325b9-15a5-44ff-818e-0b4cfd793955https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=eastern-campus-graduating-medical-students-celebrate-match-day-2023sompurposeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus recently celebrated Match Day as fourth-year medical students were given their letters and found out where they will be completing their residency training.Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-10-10T15:49:11-04:00