WVU Department of Medicine

?? Check out our second annual Department of Medicine medical student round table! Our pre-clerkship students had the opportunity to engage with nine faculty members, exploring the unique opportunities each subspecialty offers. This event fosters mentorship, enhances interest, and opens doors for research collaboration, reminding us all of our passion for teaching and medicine. We also enjoyed a delicious dinner from Blackbear, with a special guest appearance from one of our youngest WVU Internal Medicine members—Dr. Labus’s daughter! ?? Grateful for the wonderful connections and shared experiences created in our department!

?? Join us for the Morgantown Community Summit on October 26th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Erickson Alumni Center! ?? This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others and gain valuable insights at our Breakthrough T1D Community Summit. You'll find educational sessions designed to empower you and your loved ones to live well with type 1 diabetes. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, share, and support one another in our T1D journey! ?? Registration is now open! https://lnkd.in/ewkgrw5i Let's come together as a community! ??

?? Cheers to our MSIII students on their final day of Clerkship! After a review lecture, they celebrated with a pizza party. ?? Here’s to their hard work and dedication—exciting journeys ahead! ???? Pictured left to right: Andrew Gordon, Zach Ecker (back), Kyle Knutsen (front), Thaiddeus Dillie, Tucker Bennett (attending virtually via phone), Dr. Joel Yednock, Susan Floyd - Student Programs Coordinator, Kaitlyn Hayes, Nathaniel Luketich, Rebecca Byrd, Anna Schuster, Tyler Drummond, and Liza Grossman

Meeting Medicine | Physician Feature ?? Meet Matt Lokant, MD! Throughout this series, we connect with some of the leading physicians in our Department, like Dr. Lokant. Check out his insightful feedback below! ?? Can you tell us about your professional development journey? I am a native of southern West Virginia who grew up in Oak Hill, WV. I completed undergraduate, medical school, and Internal Medicine residency at WVU. I was part of the Global Health Track during medical school and IM residency. After residency, I went to Nashville, TN where I was a Chief Infectious Diseases Fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. I also completed the LEAP Fellowship (Leaders in Epidemiology, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Public Health), sponsored by IDSA, SHEA, PIDS and CDC. I am now the Hospital Epidemiologist for Ruby Memorial Hospital. ?? Do you have a favorite memory that sticks with you throughout your career? One of my favorite experiences from the LEAP Fellowship was through the Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN). I contributed to implementing sustainable programs through a partnership between three Greek hospitals and Vanderbilt University. Our partnership led to improvement in antibiotic resistance laboratory detection, communication, and infection control responses. ?? How do you prioritize self-care and maintain a work-life balance in such a demanding profession? To achieve work-life balance, you must make it a priority every day. Finding the elements that improve your wellness is essential to achieving personal and professional success. My passions outside of medicine include music, exercise, and food. Read Dr. Lokant's full interview in this month's Newsletter!

? The countdown is on! Only one month left until the Endocrinology & Diabetes Conference on November 8! ??? Don’t miss your chance to engage in cutting-edge research, hands-on workshops, and invaluable lectures with the Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this essential event! https://lnkd.in/e5vCA9gX

Join us this Friday for our next Medicine Grand Rounds event! Tomorrow @ 12pm, we are featuring Recent Advances in Electrophysiology Procedures” Presented by: ?? Sandeep Arora, MD, FHRS, CCDS Assistant Professor, Electrophysiology Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, WVU School of Medicine Lunch will be served! We hope to see you there ??

?? Highlights from the 6th Annual Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Internal Medicine Conference! ?? On September 6th, the Marriott Hotel at Waterfront Place was buzzing with insightful discussions and groundbreaking research. A huge thank you to our incredible faculty, residents, fellows, and sponsors for making this event a success. Your participation and support are what make these conferences so impactful. ?? Here’s to continuing to advance the field of internal medicine together!

???? Last week, the Department of Medicine turned up the heat at the Internal Medicine Interest Group’s Q&A session, “Hot Ones”! Our panel braved spicy wings while answering tough questions from eager medical students. The heat was on as the questions got hotter and the wings got spicier! ????? A big thanks to everyone who joined us for this sizzling event!

TODAY - Join us at the Annual Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Internal Medicine Conference. ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/e5trN9dk

Join us tomorrow for the 7th annual Anthony G. Dibartolomeo Internal Medicine Conference! We are excited to welcome fellows, residents, faculty, and staff to this jam-packed day of learning. Bring your notepad and get ready for insight and discussions regarding the latest updates in Internal Medicine ????? Registration: https://lnkd.in/e5trN9dk