Dr. Carl Schmidt, who has served as the chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology since joining WVU in 2018, has been named chair of the School of Medicine Department of Surgery.
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Demonstrating the broad reach, strength and dedication of Mountaineer Nation, the West Virginia University Alumni Association is launching its annual national service project — Bears and Blankets — to benefit WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s.
WVU was recognized with gold status — the highest level attainable in the Exercise is Medicine program — for encouraging faculty, staff and students to work together to improve health and well-being on campus.
Andrea Drayer helped facilitate the rollout of operating room smoke evacuators, which safely suction away surgical smoke to improve conditions for both providers and patients.
The temporary exhibit highlights a collection of Lorilla Frances Bullard’s papers and clothing from her time at the West Virginia Hospital for the Insane, where she worked as an assistant physician from 1896-1901.
The innovative pathways allow highly motivated students to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees in an accelerated format. Members of the inaugural cohort are already beginning careers and fellowships with leading health care organizations.