WVU Health Sciences Center Eastern Division

01/09/2026

The 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.

The 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 ...

12/23/2025

From teaching kitchens to curriculum makeovers, more medical schools are making preventive and lifestyle medicine a training priority.

12/18/2025

Meet Nick Coyne!

Hometown: Middletown, MD

Graduation Year: 2026; Matched into Psychiatry Residency at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Hobbies: Weightlifting, hiking, pickleball, playing video games and cooking

Area(s) of Interest: Psychiatry with special interest in addiction medicine and psychedelic-assisted therapy

Clubs & Student Organizations: Eastern Campus Wellness Committee, Military Medicine Interest Group, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Gold Humanism Honor Society

Why I Chose Medicine: "I initially applied to medical school to use my interest in science to serve others. I will complete my psychiatry training so that I can dedicate my career to helping my patients become the best possible versions of themselves."

12/09/2025

Meet Carly O'Sullivan!

Hometown: Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Graduation: December 2026; Joining WVU's Harpers Ferry Rural Family Medicine Residency Program in 2027

Hobbies: Needle felting, drawing fish, & looking for toads

Area(s) of Interest: Family Medicine

Clubs & Student Organizations: WVU School of Medicine Rural Scholar & Project REACH

Why I Chose Medicine:

“Wherever there is a love of medicine, there is also a love of Humanity.” - Hippocrates"

"This quote encapsulates my feelings towards medicine. Being able to combine my love of science and problem solving with my deep love for my fellow man is everything I could hope for in a career."

11/21/2025

Meet Andrea Hincapie-Bendeck!

Hometown: Bronx, NY

Graduation Year: 2026

Hobbies: Gardening & playing video games

Areas of Interest: Trauma & Critical Care

Clubs & Student Organizations: Medical Spanish Club, Medical French Club, Project MUSHROOM, Culinary & Lifestyle Medicine Track & volunteer at Health Right Clinic

Why I Chose Medicine: "My decision to pursue medicine was cemented by the appeal of a career that requires continuous intellectual engagement alongside fundamental human service. It's the constant challenge of mastering a complex science while simultaneously honoring the patient's individual experience and dignity that keeps me committed."

11/17/2025

Students 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.

Students 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.

11/13/2025

During his visit to the Eastern Campus, Health Sciences Chancellor and Executive Dean Clay Marsh, M.D., took the time to meet with our Internal Medicine Residents during lunch at Berkeley Medical Center. During this lunch, he spoke with the residents about their goals as members of the program’s inagural cohort.

It’s always great seeing you on our campus, Dr. Marsh!

11/10/2025

Meet Ben Merzouk!

Hometown: Martinsburg, WV

Graduation Year: 2027

Hobbies: Skiing, learning about history & spending time with my wife

Areas of Interest: Pediatric surgery with an interest in public health, quality improvement, health policy, & teaching future healthcare workers

Clubs & Student Organizations: Volunteer with Project MUSHROOM & Good Samaritan Free Clinic

Why I Chose Medicine: “I've always seen being a physician as the best way to help others in my community. I was able to shadow a doctor while I was in high school and observed them diagnose a patient, which solidified my decision to pursue a career in medicine."

11/06/2025

“What initially drew me to this program was the combination of a community-based clinical experience with the academic structure and resources of a university program. The location was also ideal for me, and when I visited the campus myself, I was struck by how genuinely invested leadership and everyone else involved were in the success of this program. Everyone was so kind and welcoming, and that experience solidified my decision to train in Martinsburg.”

To hear Dr. Gebeyehu's full story and learn more about the Berkeley Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program, click the link below:

“What initially drew me to this program was the combination of a community-based clinical experience with the academic structure and resources of a university program.”

10/17/2025

Meet Kate Schwartzman!

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Graduation Year: 2027

Hobbies: Biking, traveling, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with friends and family

Areas of Interest: Surgery & OB-GYN

Clubs & Student Organizations: WVU School of Medicine Research Interest Group, Curriculum Committee, WVU Health Right, & CATALYST

Why I Chose Medicine: “I chose to pursue a career in medicine because I find purpose and joy in connecting with people and working hard to develop a knowledge base so I can help as many patients as possible.”

10/03/2025

Meet Emma Coyne!

Hometown: Georgetown, PA

Graduation Year: 2026

Hobbies: Hiking, reading fantasy novels, playing pickleball, and spending time with my friends and husband

Areas of Interest: Psychiatry

Clubs & Student Organizations: Vice-President of Orthopedic Surgery & Emergency Medicine Interest Groups, Outreach Coordinator for Project Linus, Eastern Campus Class President

Why I Chose a Career in Medicine: "I chose medicine because I am inspired by the power of connection, the depth of medical knowledge, and the healing that comes from understanding. Psychiatry allows me to integrate all three of those elements into patient care.”

09/29/2025

“I’ve always wanted to train in a community-based healthcare setting where relationships with patients and colleagues feel both personal and meaningful. This program offers exactly that with how integrated it is within the eastern panhandle community, allowing us to make a direct impact on the lives of patients across the region.” - Anisha Dangol, M.D.

To hear Dr. Dangol's full story and learn more about the Eastern Internal Medicine Residency Program, click the link below:

“Being a member of the inaugural class means we get to be a part of something from the very beginning and help build it from the ground up. Our voices take on an added importance as we provide feedback to help shape the program for future residents over the years to come.”