https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Medicine50 most recent storiesen-USaa3a0379-a276-443e-8205-f8320b5317a7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-tiwari-to-give-presentation-on-pmr-and-gcaVivekanand Tiwari, MD, will give a presentation on PMR and GCA for the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Sept. 25, at noon.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-22T09:37:47-04:00932eeb98-6f7b-41f8-a25e-488af350b993https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/09/14/wvu-president-marks-shift-to-new-era-in-state-of-the-university-address?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pres-benson&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=comm370somempowerPresident Michael T. Benson shared his plans to lead West Virginia University into its next bold era during his second State of the University address, delivered to the Faculty Assembly prior to the Sept. 14 Faculty Senate meeting at the WVU College of Law.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T10:16:38-04:00c91d5b9f-5ba7-43c4-b5ca-8c58f8cb9041https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-west-virginia-gets-2-4m-federal-grant-to-tackle-rural-healthcare-worker-shortageWest Virginia University is partnering with the state and several major health systems to launch a $2.4 million initiative aimed at recruiting and retaining licensed healthcare professionals in rural areas.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-14T11:35:18-04:0095b6d603-8d3f-49a7-a7a1-5239057e52a5https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/webinars/the-margin-crisis-reshaping-health-systems-wvu-medicines-chief-strategy-officer-weighs-in/?utm_content=homepagetitleThis session brings together senior strategy and data leaders, including Ben Gerber, chief strategy officer at WVU Medicine, to dissect these forces and map how leaders can respond.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-14T10:38:00-04:006a5006c9-96c2-4411-b440-052fce188b53https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-mcmanus-to-give-presentation-on-hiv-researchKathleen McManus. MD, MSCR, will give a presentation on HIV research for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Sept. 11, at noon.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T12:35:19-04:00da8a4543-6723-45fc-8f46-0d5c41204e09https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-childcare-stillkey-need-for-wv-businesses-while-state-slow-rolls-implementation-of-landmaState lawmakers passed their first-ever landmark childcare bill earlier this year, hoping to stabilize the struggling child care industry. Issues were highlighted during a panel discussion at the West Virginia Chamber's annual Business Summit this past week at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Leeann Kaminsky, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at WVU Health System, along with other officals, shared updates on childcare accross the state.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T12:17:00-04:005e46a902-2f04-408a-864c-8aacbcf1e844https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/uncategorized/albert-l-wright-jr-president-and-chief-executive-officer-of-west-virginia-university-health-system/In this episode, Albert L. Wright, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of West Virginia University Health System, joins the podcast to discuss the 340B program and the role of alternative payment models in shaping healthcare delivery. He also shares insights on keeping communities healthy and strengthening the health system's impact beyond traditional care.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:48:46-04:004ea2faf3-4a5e-4c17-8abc-6a382b53297ahttps://www.wvnews.com/statejournal/news/west-virginias-school-vaccination-rate-remains-high-non-medical-exemptions-to-be-revisited-in-2027/article_8479ad93-9ebb-4e67-9b93-8b67d655b4b5.htmlNationally, there has been a decrease in vaccination rates among school-aged children as the percentage of exemptions has increased.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:44:21-04:009fb1f515-ace5-46df-a2fd-71f19e2125ddhttps://online.flippingbook.com/view/902041371/56/Online Flipping Book featuring Lisa Costello, M.D., and other young professionals Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:58:39-04:00243ea3f8-78a1-402d-a011-b992f8dbe18ehttps://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/inflammatoryboweldisease/122775The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was linked to improved remission rates in patients with ulcerative colitis, a retrospective cohort study suggested.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T12:05:14-04:00a76c1f21-aa85-4488-8f58-e66974890275https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-sciences-to-host-global-health-week-oct-5-9-2026The West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program will host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9 with daily presentations at noon in room 1905 of the Health Sciences Center highlighting current topics and the future of health care worldwide.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-26T15:53:34-04:00460b55a1-8db4-4cec-8be7-78e8c1849fc3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-barghouti-to-give-presentation-on-cortisol-interpretation-in-internal-medicNadia Barghouti, MD, MPH, will give a presentation on cortisol interpretation in internal medicine for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Aug. 28, at noon. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-24T10:51:30-04:0012da68c6-037e-4b2f-bd6b-2b51961aaaeehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-receives-nearly-2-2-million-to-study-mri-contrast-agent-for-breast-cancersomempowerMORGANTOWN W.Va. – Early detection, access to screenings and new treatments have been critical to improving outcomes for patients with breast cancer. Researchers at West Virginia University hope to build on that foundation by enhancing MRI contrasts to more precisely pinpoint the cancer, which could lower the rate of unnecessary mastectomies while preserving healthy tissue.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T15:54:35-04:00700797a4-39c9-4b8c-8742-548233e38d58https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-pellegrino-to-give-presentation-on-subspecialty-careBethany Pellegrino, MD, will give a presentation on sub-subspecialty care for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Aug. 21, at noon.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T15:57:59-04:003858be91-7026-46d3-ba8a-b12fb80f4bd7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-medicine-hosts-annual-john-e-parker-pulmonary-and-sleep-symposiumThe Department of Medicine's Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine hosted its annual John E. Parker Pulmonary and Sleep Symposium on July 31.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T13:35:01-04:00d0fa6d37-30cf-4c0a-b239-8fd03196dc08https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-is-open-for-anthony-g-dibartolomeo-internal-medicine-conferenceThe WVU Department of Medicine will host the Annual Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Internal Medicine Conference on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, from 7:30 AM – 3:15 PM at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T13:34:06-04:0094cfe4f4-5cae-4eea-9f3f-e04e7ad1cae8https://therealwv.com/2026/08/11/how-are-new-student-loan-caps-affecting-medical-students/While facing all the normal stresses of starting a rigorous professional program, the students who started medical school in July also are facing some additional challenges. 2025's Public Law 119-21, which the Trump Administration calls the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," set new limits on how much money medical and other professional school students can borrow from federal loan programs each year to pay for their tuition, fees, and other expenses starting July 1. In a state like West Virginia, which suffers from critical shortages of physicians and other medical providers in many areas and specialties, the changes in federal student loan rules have created a new environment both students and administrators have to figure out how to navigate. But, at least for now, officials from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and West Virginia University say students who accepted seats in their medical school classes of 2030 have been able to figure out how to pay the costs to attend. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-17T15:06:16-04:00659eb974-48d3-4e23-b5c3-2df42d252f0ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-simmons-to-give-presentation-on-gerdJoseph Simmons, MD, will give a presentation on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Aug. 14, at noon.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-11T09:48:09-04:007c5aab1b-f27a-4c7f-9973-261d2e1582bbhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-hownational-scout-jamboree-handles-medical-care15,000 people spent ten days on the mountain at the National Scout Jamboree held at the 14,000-acre Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County from July 22 to 31, 2026. The event brings together scouts from across the world for outdoor challenges, leadership training, STEM education and service projects in one of Appalachia's most scenic settings. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T09:06:00-04:0009183822-e773-480a-a19d-912d94115184https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-medicine-to-make-transformative-contribution-to-health-services-in-monongalia-countyOn Tuesday, July 28, Albert Wright, president and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System, stood before the Monongalia County Commission to announce a $9 million contribution in support of public health initiatives administered through the health department and other county programs.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-03T13:05:51-04:00c84a6ce0-8fd8-4b07-b05d-b046bb6de169https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-freedman-to-give-presentation-on-sleep-disordered-breathingNeil Freedman, MC, FCCP, will give a presentation on sleep-disordered breathing for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, July 31, at noon.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-28T12:12:53-04:00b3e84017-d48d-4ace-b8eb-04879b66fdadhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-thyagaturu-to-give-presentation-on-myocardial-ischemiaHarshith Thyagaturu, MD, will give a presentation on myocardial ischemia for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, July 24, at noon.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-21T10:16:13-04:008202627c-6b18-419a-95c0-526c8a3d5a81https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/planned-scholarship-gift-honors-late-wvu-school-of-medicine-graduate/article_3ad5fa9e-21a2-46df-be4c-681d0b0e32ac.htmlThe family of a late West Virginia University School of Medicine alumnus is honoring his memory with a planned scholarship gift to support future physicians from Appalachia. James McLean and Patricia Raper Rogers, of Bahama, North Carolina, have committed to a planned gift that will establish the G. Thomas Raper, M.D. Fund. The scholarship will support WVU medical degree students who demonstrate financial need and live in one of 13 Appalachian states, including West Virginia.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-20T12:10:10-04:0069c12b32-3191-4eba-ba68-f8a6968e896ehttps://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/07/15/family-honors-wvu-school-of-medicine-grad-s-memory-with-planned-scholarship-giftsomhealThe family of Dr. G. Thomas Raper is celebrating his memory with a planned scholarship gift to support WVU School of Medicine MD students from Appalachia.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-17T14:47:52-04:00be9e8728-9774-4118-9a5c-e4ae1a4956f7https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/wvu-medicine-s-lessons-with-ai-powered-conversation-toolsWVU Medicine, the brand name of the West Virginia University Health System, is using Abridge's ambient documentation platform. This spring, WVU Medicine said it was expanding the AI tool across the health system. Dr. David Rich, chief medical information officer at WVU Medicine, tells Chief Healthcare Executive® that he's encouraged by the results the system is seeing with ambient documentation.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-13T11:22:27-04:004b412301-83c4-47ae-90e7-9cf6d938bcedhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/07/09/wvu-alumni-association-welcomes-new-board-memberssomenagaeSix West Virginia University alumni are the newest members of the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors following elections during the Association's annual business meeting. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-13T11:31:58-04:00e3aed177-a5d0-4ff5-bfe7-e26dbdb62882https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/wvu-medical-students-launch-podcast-on-rural-physician-careers/article_66a9d6f7-35ff-4ebf-9a77-985cb17c763b.htmlWest Virginia University School of Medicine students have launched a podcast focused on the careers and experiences of physicians working in rural communities. The podcast, Mountaineer Medical Hour, features interviews with West Virginia physicians about rural health care, career paths and medical training and was started by medical student Veronica Gibbons after she arrived in West Virginia from Pittsburgh and noticed diferences between urban and rural health care. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-29T10:54:13-04:007be68658-4919-4cf1-9919-5609dc1f8778https://www.wvnews.com/statejournal/news/wvu-infectious-disease-expert-weighs-ebola-hantavirus-outbreaks-and-u-s-risk/article_e416d8fb-64d2-4e67-a072-bed46b658dfe.htmlAs outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus spark international concern, local health experts are analyzing the spread and potential impact.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T12:12:39-04:00a40a7292-b13b-4097-8230-932af6c6c46dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-yednock-to-give-presentationJoel Yednock, MD, will give a presentation for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, June 12, at noon.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-08T15:04:57-04:0074425722-59bc-45e2-b42a-3d753e2b91b5https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-now-open-for-2026-thyroid-disease-conferenceRegistration is now open for the 2026 Thyroid Disease Conference, hosted by the WVU Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-08T14:21:10-04:00c0a28cb7-b554-4fe0-8e91-138e302d5049https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-interventional-and-surgical-endoscopy-conference-brings-world-class-education-to-region-and-beyoThe WVU Interventional and Surgical Endoscopy (WISE) Conference, held May 15-16 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, brought together more than 300 delegates from around the world for an educational program focused on innovation, collaboration and the future of advanced endoscopic care. Hosted by the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the WISE conference featured live case demonstrations transmitted from WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, leading-edge lectures, expert debates and hands-on workshops. The program provided a unique opportunity for physicians, trainees, advanced practice providers, nurses and industry partners to learn from leading experts while showcasing WVU Medicine's advanced endoscopy capabilities. A special highlight of this year's meeting was the inaugural William Hutson Memorial Lecture, titled "Endohepatology – The New Frontier," and delivered by Anand Sahai, MD, of the University of Montreal, a world leader in endoscopic ultrasound and endohepatology. The late Dr. Hutson was a professor and division chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for the WVU Departments of Medicine and Surgery. The event also welcomed a distinguished group of national and international faculty who partnered with WVU Medicine to further its mission of delivering outstanding care and education to West Virginia and beyond. Among the distinguished global leaders in attendance was Nageshwar Reddy, MD, of Hyderabad, India, founder and chair of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, one of the world's largest and most advanced centers for gastrointestinal care. "The success of WISE reflects WVU Medicine's growing leadership in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and its commitment to bringing cutting-edge innovation, education, and specialized care to West Virginia and the surrounding region," Shyam Thakkar, MD, course director of the WISE Conference, said.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-08T13:15:09-04:009128fa13-7796-4ca2-b39c-1771b65eb8a8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-medicine-hosts-research-day-2026The Department of Medicine at the West Virginia University School of Medicine hosted its Annual Research Day on Tuesday, May 26, at the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-08T11:15:25-04:008354e40e-03e6-44ba-83cd-56c156b5e5dchttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-announces-faculty-promotions-for-2026The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced the faculty promotions for 2026. A total of 91 faculty members from 31 departments across the School of Medicine's three campuses were awarded associate professor or professor status. See the full list of awarded faculty below:Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-21T11:01:42-04:00e5833885-9fe7-4671-9a48-103fa30cb797https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-sedney-to-give-presentation-of-psychological-first-aidCara Sendey, MD, MA, FAANS, will give a presentation for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, May 22, at noon.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-18T15:19:41-04:009d1c3c1d-0ce5-47dc-b2cd-eb74b18f9613https://civileats.com/2026/05/12/can-maha-change-the-way-medical-schools-teach-nutrition/In early March, in the lobby of the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood alongside medical leaders and other cabinet members to make an announcement.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-18T10:38:46-04:001b60e652-8927-4cdd-93fa-eddfe04601e8https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260507/refreshing-change-or-just-rhetoric-experts-weigh-maha-programs-targeting-rural-healthAlthough experts generally support the stated goals of programs targeting rural areas in HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, many have questioned whether the actual policies are up to the task. Rebecca J. Schmidt, DO, FACP, FASN, assistant dean for rural outreach and community engagement and professor of medicine in the division of nephrology, and Bethany Pellegrino, MD, division chief of nephrology and nephrology fellowship program director from WVU School of Medicine shared statements.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-11T12:32:23-04:00bdbbf9c9-b66c-4677-b16c-cc28453a7049https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/04/28/driven-by-family-wvu-medical-student-strives-to-help-as-many-families-as-possible-with-scholarship-support?utm_source=cision-digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2881somempowerWest Virginia University School of Medicine student Jonathan "Tucker" Bennett is on a mission to save others through emergency medicine. He is graduating in May with his medical degree at WVU thanks to private support from the The Health Plan Medicine Scholarship and the George and Ethel Curry Medical Scholarship, combined with community aid from the Hinton Area Foundation.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-30T09:26:42-04:00f812b65c-e977-4423-8ba8-b33cad713faehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-russo-to-give-presentation-on-cystic-fibrosisJoseph Russo, M.D., will give a presentation on cystic fibrosis for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, May 1, at noon.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-28T09:36:53-04:0094050f6c-e887-4976-9a14-98f07561ce4dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-chan-to-give-presentation-of-epilepsyAndy Ho Wing Chan, M.D., will give a presentation on epilepsy for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, April 24, at noon.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-20T16:22:56-04:00dedbc7e0-567a-4f4e-b6a3-5da72cb514f1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-hickman-to-give-presentation-on-advanced-care-planningSusan Hickman, Ph.D., will give a presentation on advanced care planning for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, April 10, at noon.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T16:03:15-04:0056eb0ea0-68bf-4210-935e-3d23a91be706https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-pittsburgh-developed-ai-tool-now-in-use-across-wvu-medicine-s-25-hospital-network