medical education

Women’s Health Virtual CME Program

LMU-DCOM is hosting a 4-hour CME course on Women's Health in conjunction with LMU's annual Homecoming celebration. The course will take place Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 8 a.m. - noon eastern time via Zoom. All presentations will be recorded and available to view on-demand online for one month following the conference. Registration fees vary. Full information… Continue reading Women’s Health Virtual CME Program

Covid Conspiracies

Throughline: The Conspiracy Files

Check out the podcast linked below to hear our Director, Wendy Welch, debunk conspiracy theories regarding COVID-19! At the Graduate Medical Education Consortium, we are dedicated to representing Appalachia in national news media outlets and across the globe. https://www.npr.org/2024/09/12/1198909175/throughline-conspiracy-files Sound off in the comments below on how do you think we, as Appalachians, can further… Continue reading Throughline: The Conspiracy Files

News & Events, Regional Events, Southwest Virginia

September Events

Happy (almost) Fall!! As the evenings are getting cooler and college football has returned, take advantage of the turning of the seasons by exploring all that Southwest Virginia has to offer! Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year in the region and this month does not disappoint with its line-up of events.… Continue reading September Events

News & Events, Regional Events, Southwest Virginia

July Events

Happy July! Celebrate America's independence in Appalachia by attending one of the various celebrations across the region. In addition to July 4th festivities, this month's featured event is a beginner's class on the Appalachian art of canning! More information about this event and much more is linked down below. Lee, Wise, & City of Norton… Continue reading July Events

News & Events, Regional Events, Southwest Virginia

June Events

Happy June! Celebrate the official start of summer with outdoor concerts, festivals, and more. There is no better place to be than in Southwest Virginia! Explore the links below to find the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Lee, Wise, & City of Norton Check out the full calendar below for all the events… Continue reading June Events

News & Events, Regional Events, Southwest Virginia

May Events

April showers bring May flowers! As the evenings get longer, summertime is quickly approaching in Appalachia. Use these extra hours of daylight to enjoy local concerts, art classes, and drinks & trivia with friends! In addition to the usual local events, explore the various world-class festivals that call Appalachia home! Specifically, this month includes Damascus… Continue reading May Events

medical education, News & Events, Southwest Virginia

2024 ‘Head for the Hills’ – Agenda Now Available!

Breaks Interstate Park October 25-26, 2024 Breaks, VA 24607 Thursday 6-8:30 PM - Reception for residents and leadership pizza! Friday 8-9:00 AM - Anthony Baffoe-Bonnie, MD, FIDSA, Chief, Section of Infectious Diseases, Associate Professor of Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, Carilion Clinic:  "Mpox and Routine Care: Incorporating Mpox Risk Assessment… Continue reading 2024 ‘Head for the Hills’ – Agenda Now Available!

News & Events, Regional Events

March Events

Happy March, y'all! As spring approaches and warmer weather is in the near future, take advantage of all the events that Southwest Virginia has to offer this month! Known nationally for world-class hiking and live music, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Also, don't forget to "spring forward" for Daylight Savings Time on March… Continue reading March Events