WVU School of Medicine

10/27/2025

A rep from our Health Professions programs is at the NACAC National College Fair in Baltimore this Wednesday, Oct. 29. Stop by our table from 9 am - noon or 6 - 8 pm to learn how our undergraduate majors set students apart by offering unique courses that prepare them to either directly enter the workforce or begin their graduate degree studies.

Learn more about our Health Professions programs: https://medicine.wvu.edu/students/pre-health

10/24/2025

Students interested in learning more about WVU’s Athletic Training Master’s degree are invited to attend a virtual information session on November 4 at noon via Zoom.

Register for the session here: https://wvuschoolofmedicine.wufoo.com/forms/m3qy0in1yskpd1/

10/23/2025

A research project led by West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate student Brooke Brothers is utilizing innovative gene therapy techniques to explore novel treatment methods for the devastating blinding disease known as blue cone monochromacy (BCM).

A research project led by West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate student Brooke Brothers is utilizing innovative gene therapy techniques to explore novel treatment methods for the devastating blinding disease known as blue cone monochromacy (BCM).

10/21/2025

Congratulations to our Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics undergraduate students in the Histotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science tracks, as well as our graduate students in Medical Laboratory Science, for receiving their white coats! 🎉

Read more: https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=biomedical-laboratory-diagnostics-program-holds-white-coat-ceremony-marks-students-entering-clinical

10/20/2025

Minah Moine, an exercise physiology major from Clarksburg, has been selected as part of WVU's 2025 Homecoming Court. Best of luck, Minah! 💛💙

Read more about Homecoming: https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/10/20/wvu-homecoming-unites-generations-of-mountaineers-with-celebration-of-pride-and-tradition

10/16/2025

Since arriving on the West Virginia University School of Medicine Campus as a first-year graduate student in 2019, Alexis Crockett has been exploring the role of proteins located within retinal photoreceptor cells and their relationship to devastating blinding diseases.

Since arriving on the West Virginia University School of Medicine Campus as a first-year graduate student in 2019, Alexis Crockett has been exploring the role of proteins located within retinal photoreceptor cells and their relationship to devastating blinding diseases.

10/14/2025

Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine are utilizing innovative genetic techniques to explore new methods of helping cells fight against devastating neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.

Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine are utilizing innovative genetic techniques to explore new methods of helping cells fight against devastating neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.

10/09/2025

Students interested in learning more about our Athletic Training Master’s degree are invited to attend an information session on October 16 at 3 p.m., at the Athletic Performance Center, 3450 Monongahela Blvd, Morgantown, WV 26506.

Register: https://wvuschoolofmedicine.wufoo.com/forms/m3qy0in1yskpd1/

10/06/2025

Students interested in learning more about our Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Doctor of Audiology programs are invited to attend a virtual open house on October 17 at 1 p.m. via Zoom, where they can hear from faculty and current students.

Register: https://wvuschoolofmedicine.wufoo.com/forms/m10drbr5165v69z/

10/03/2025

Students from the West Virginia University School of Medicine completed a trip to Taiwan to participate in a course that focused on Traditional Chinese Medicine.

“Studying Traditional Chinese Medicine in Taipei was an eye-opening experience,” said Emma Subora. “Being immersed in a different healthcare system gave me a new perspective on holistic care and how cultural approaches to health can complement Western medicine.”

Read more: https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-exercise-physiology-students-participate-in-international-partnership-in-taiwan

10/02/2025

Congrats to Lori Sherlock, Ed.D., and Breanna Adkins, Ed.D., MOT, OTR/L, who have been recognized with WVU School of Medicine Health Professions Distinguished Teacher awards!

Read more: https://medicine.wvu.edu/news/story/?headline=health-professions-faculty-honored-with-distinguished-teacher-awards

10/01/2025

Meet Sarah Deem, a senior academic advisor for our Health Professions programs. Sarah is a third-generation Mountaineer and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in exercise physiology at the School of Medicine.

Learn more about Sarah:https://academicadvising.wvu.edu/adviser-spotlights/sarah-deem