WVSOM RHI

09/29/2026

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We’re proud to celebrate RHI alum Ethan Galloway, D.O., WVSOM Class of 2026!

Through his RHI rotations in Mason County, Ethan saw how rural physicians work with patients to find care that fits their lives and communities.

By the time Ethan Galloway, D.O., completed his four years at WVSOM, his classmates and faculty knew him as a tireless student leader, an advocate for the osteopathic profession and a future emergency medicine physician.But for Galloway, leadership never meant visibility for its own sake. It grew ou...

03/24/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Class of 2026 Rural Health Initiative students on their Match Day success. Your passion, resilience, and commitment to rural health truly inspire.

05/06/2025

It’s always bittersweet to send off our RHI completers, but we couldn’t be prouder of all you’ve accomplished.

Congratulations to each of you on reaching this milestone—and thank you for your commitment to rural health and the communities we serve. Your passion and purpose will carry far.

Wishing you success and fulfillment in all the journeys ahead!

04/01/2025

Congratulations to our RHI Students on Matching!

We are so proud of each of you for reaching this incredible milestone. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to rural health have paid off, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish in residency.

We’re looking forward to celebrating with you at graduation and cheering you on as you begin the next phase of your journey. The future of rural medicine is bright with leaders like you!

01/14/2025

Thank you to all who helped with another great Rural Practice Day!

10/08/2024

Our WVSOM Rural Health Initiative students embarked on an enriching experience focused on Agriculture: Health & Safety in rural communities.

We kicked off with a visit to Cornerstone Care Teaching Health Center, where students engaged in presentations by medical professionals like Dr. Stephen Neal and Dr. Amanda Ellis, covering topics such as:

-Challenges in rural emergency departments
-Health and safety concerns in agricultural communities
-Cultural and environmental factors affecting rural patient care
-Impacts of machinery, livestock, and seasonal work
-Personal and financial stresses farmers face

The day wrapped up with a tour of the WVU Farm, where Mr. Ben Walsh guided us through key agricultural safety practices.

Together, we’re preparing future doctors to meet the unique healthcare needs of rural and agricultural communities!

08/06/2024

The RHI team was proud to collaborate with many other WVSOM departments, students, faculty, and staff to assist with this thought-provoking simulation that aims to educate participants on various social determinants of health.

02/27/2024

02/27/2024

Go Green Coats!

Meet Our Green Coat Interns! 🩺🎉
Pictured below: Kyle Hawthorne and Victoria Sturm, both students at Davis & Elkins College. They will graduate in April and will bring our total of Green Coat Intern Graduates to 40.

The DMC Green Coat Internship is a hospital-based immersion program for college students with an interest in medical school. Through a partnership with the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), students gain comfort and competence with patient interactions, discern their personal commitment to serving rural populations, and improve their opportunity for acceptance into medical school upon graduation. Students gain further experience by working alongside an inter-disciplinary healthcare team in volunteer service.

We appreciate all of the staff that work with our interns to make this the best experience it can be.