https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Medicine50 most recent storiesen-US4b412301-83c4-47ae-90e7-9cf6d938bcedhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/07/09/wvu-alumni-association-welcomes-new-board-membersSix 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 -04002026-07-09T10:20:03-04:00e3aed177-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