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Guitar Champion Credits West Virginia University Neurologists and BOTOX Treatment.
Guitar Champion Credits West Virginia University Neurologists and BOTOX Treatment.
August 27, 2008

When flat pick guitar champion Darel Meadows began experiencing debilitating pain in his hand, a West Virginia University neurologist's suggestion of BOTOX injections was music to his ears.

Neurologist John Brick, M.D., was treating Meadows for a cyst on his spinal cord when Meadows told the doctor about his hand pain. Dr. Brick conferred with fellow neurologist Cathrin Buetefisch, M.D., who diagnosed Meadows with task-specific dystonia, a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions.

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West Virginia University School of Medicine has established the Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Professorship of Medicine.
West Virginia University School of Medicine has established the Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Professorship of Medicine.
July 8 -
August 26, 2008

Last month the School of Medicine established the Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Professorship of Medicine to honor the late physician, who passed away in 2004, after a long career as a WVU medical faculty member, administrator, teacher, clinician, and researcher. Dr. DiBartolomeo joined the faculty in 1976 and served as the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, section chief of Rheumatology, and coordinator and DIO of the Graduate Medical Education programs.

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WVU School of Medicine Celebrates the 2008 Investiture Ceremony
WVU School of Medicine Celebrates the 2007 White Coat Ceremony
June 3 -
July7 , 2008
  • 40% of the class of 2008 will continue their training in West Virginia.
  • The three most popular specialty choices include Internal Medicine 22%, Family Medicine 18%, Emergency Medicine 8% and Radiology 8% (tied).
  • Graduates will be scattered across 19 states for training with OH, PA, VA, and KY the most popular after WV.

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Children's Vision Rehabilitation Project (CVRP)
CVRP: Sponsor a Blind/Visually Impaired Child for Summer Camp.
May 14 -
June 2, 2008

Sponsor a Blind / Visually Impaired Child for Summer Camp.

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WVU School of Medicine Celebrates the 2008 White Coat Ceremony

WVU School of Medicine Celebrates the 2007 White Coat Ceremony
April 4 -
May 13, 2008

“Remember your connection to your medical school, your commitment to character; the compassion that brought you here and the competency you hope to achieve,” Peter M. Murray, MD, told second-year medical students at the 2007 John W. Traubert White Coat Ceremony. Murray, graduate of the class of 1985 and Director for Education at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, was guest speaker.  More Info >