WVU School of Medicine

09/02/2025

Interested in learning more about Occupational Therapy? Join us for a virtual information session on September 9 at 5 p.m. via Zoom to learn about occupational therapy career opportunities, admission requirements and the application process.

Register here: https://wvuschoolofmedicine.wufoo.com/forms/mh1qo4b19puf1q/

08/29/2025

Interested in learning more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy program? Join us for an open house on Friday, September 5, from 4 – 6 p.m. in Fukushima Auditorium, HSC-N 1901.

During the event, you will have the opportunity to tour the facilities and learn about admission requirements and processes.

Register here: https://wvuschoolofmedicine.wufoo.com/forms/meia14z1j49dyb/.

08/28/2025

WVU Speech-Language Pathology student Addie Ivey helped provide free assistive technology evaluations to West Virginia children through RISE, or Rehabilitation and Integrative Services for Enablement

Working alongside peers in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Addie helped children explore augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices—specialized tablets that support people with speech or language impairments.

Learn more: https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-speech-language-pathology-student-helps-provide-assistive-technology-evaluations-through-rise

08/27/2025

Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine have teamed up with investigators from across the globe to determine how a modified version of the natural compound salicylate can help patients reduce body fat and maintain a healthy body weight.

Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine have teamed up with investigators from across the globe to determine how a modified version of the natural compound salicylate can help patients reduce body fat and maintain a healthy body weight.

08/24/2025

We’re continuing our back-to-school series with Dr. Emily Lam to help you through this time of year, whether you’re a student, parent or caregiver. This one is for the parents of high schoolers -- start your week off right and apply some of these tips this week your student starts to get into the bulk of their coursework and extracurricular activities.

Dr. Lam covers the importance of making your home a safe place, giving your student plenty of praise and helping them gain some independence through life skills.

08/21/2025

We’re continuing our back-to-school series with Dr. Emily Lam! This one is for the elementary-aged kids. School can be hard, but it's better with a buddy, a trusted adult and being able to talk about how you're feeling. Following these tips can help you feel less nervous and comfortable during your day!

08/20/2025

We’re continuing our back-to-school series with Dr. Emily Lam to help you through this time of year, whether you’re a student, parent or caregiver. In this video, parents and caregivers who have elementary-aged children can find some tips about communicating with their child about their day, what they're feeling and how they're doing adjusting to a new year. Tune in tomorrow morning (8/21) for the kid's version!

08/20/2025

Interested in learning more about Occupational Therapy? Join us for an information session on August 27 at 5 p.m. in the OT Lab – HSC-S 1202 to learn about occupational therapy career opportunities, admission requirements and the application process.

Register here: https://wvuschoolofmedicine.wufoo.com/forms/mh1qo4b19puf1q/

08/19/2025

We’re kicking of a back-to-school series to help you through this time of year, whether you’re a student, parent or caregiver. In this video, Dr. Emily Lam, a second-year resident in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, talks about the college experience in this video and addresses fitting in, caring for yourself and how parents can support their students.

08/18/2025

Allison Kidd, a junior in the Immunology and Medical Microbiology program, presented her research at the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence’s 23rd Annual Summer Research Symposium.

Learn more: https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=immunology-and-medical-microbiology-student-presents-covid-19-antibody-research-at-wv-inbre-symposiu

08/14/2025

Interested in learning more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy program? Join us for an open house on Friday, August 22 from 4 – 6 p.m. in Fukushima Auditorium, HSC-N 1901.

During the event, you will have the opportunity to tour the facilities and learn about admission requirements and processes.

Register here: https://wvuschoolofmedicine.wufoo.com/forms/meia14z1j49dyb/

08/11/2025

Aiden Aiello, a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) student, is working alongside a team of faculty researchers to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can assess head and neck control in infants during tummy time, an essential component of early motor development.

Read more: https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-student-helps-advance-ai-tools-for-infant-motor-development-research