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School of Medicine Future Students If you are considering the WVU School of Medicine to pursue your goal of a career in medicine or other health disciplines, you have made an excellent choice. The WVU School of Medicine has outstanding facilities and a reputation for excellence in education. The affiliated facilities which are an important part of the student educational experience include Ruby Memorial Hospital, West Virginia’s only nationally certified level 1 trauma center with designation of national excellence; Chestnut Ridge Hospital, the behavioral health facility; and the Physician’s Office Center, site of outpatient care by WVU physician faculty. Education programs in the School of Medicine include the traditional MD degree program as well as numerous accredited residency programs for those pursuing Graduate Medical Education. The Graduate Programs in the School of Medicine prepare students for careers in research through pursuit of the PhD degree. The Professional Programs housed in the School of Medicine include an array of health related professional fields of study, ranging from undergraduate to graduate degrees. The Exercise Physiology program offers a bachelor’s of science degree (BS) which is excellent preparation for future graduate study in that field, as well as future study in medicine or physical therapy. There is also a master’s degree (MS) which prepares exercise physiologists to work clinically in a variety of health care, fitness and research settings. A PhD degree is also available for those wishing to pursue a career in research. The Medical Technology program offers a bachelor’s of science degree (BS) for students wishing to pursue a degree preparing for work in the hospital clinical laboratory or in the private sector. There is a definite shortage of medical technologists nationally, so this degree provides an excellent career choice as well as preparation for medical school. The Occupational Therapy program [link] offers a master’s of occupational therapy degree (MOT). The traditional on-campus degree is a three year professional master’s program requiring two preparatory years in general education. There is also an off-campus master’s program geared specifically to the occupational therapy assistant who wants to further career development through the professional master’s degree. Careers in Public Health disciplines are available through the master’s degrees offered through the Department of Community Medicine (MS/MPH). A new PhD in Public Health is also available. Finally, the program in Physcial Therapy offers a doctoral degree (DPT) for students wishing to pursue a career in this rewarding rehabilitation discipline. Most of the education programs offered within the School of Medicine require a separate application for admission. In many cases, admission is highly competitive. For that reason, please go to the appropriate web site and read carefully the program requirements listed.
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