Dr. Ankit Chalia, assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, was selected by third-year medical students who said he exemplifies the ideal teaching physician and possesses the qualities of an outstanding educator in a clinical setting.
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The School of Medicine Division of Physical Therapy hosted a white coat ceremony for 39 students at the Okey Patteson Auditorium, marking the transition from academic coursework to clinical education.
The Traumatic Brain Injury Services program at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities, in cooperation with the West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health, will hold public meetings this month to share data. Input is also being sought from members of the TBI community regarding their needs within the state.
In recognition of his profound influence on oral and maxillofacial sciences, Dr. Jerry Bouquot was recently honored by Oral Pathology 360 during its International Oral Diseases Case Presentation Conference in Chennai, India.
Dr. Osama Al-Omar has spent the last three years working to eliminate urethrocutaneous fistula — one of the most common complications of hypospadias surgery.
A shared passion for helping others grew into a bond that carried Drs. Jonathan Gore and Anna Hayton-Gore through dental school and into marriage.