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Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. A national study ranks West Virginia as the state with the highest inbound migration in 2024…a local businesswoman earns a mini-MBA through a crash course offered through a Goldman-Sachs WV cohort…and discover why the Canaan Valley region is referred to as the snow bowl…on today's daily304. #1 – From YAHOO – If you're thinking about moving to West Virginia, you'd be in good company. According to the 48th Annual National Movers Study, West Virginia was the state with the highest percentage of inbound migration (66%) last year among states experiencing more than 250 moves with United Van Lines. The Mountain State jumped nine spots on this year's inbound list, compared to the 2023 National Movers Study. The top motivations for moves to the state included wanting to be closer to family (35%) and a new job/company transfer (31%). Located in the Appalachian region, West Virginia is known for its range of outdoor activities, affordable housing and lower cost of living compared to the national average. Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/top-states-where-americans-moved-222125614.html   #2 – From WVDN – Marsha Waybright has earned a mini-MBA through a 12-week crash course offered by the very first West Virginia cohort by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses education program.  Waybright manages three businesses in Jenningston, West Virginia: Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast, West Virginia School of Traditional Skills and Mama Bear Protection.  She is one of 26 business owners who recently completed the program, designed to strengthen her business skills. BridgeValley Community & Technical College ran the program's with modules on themes including marketing, accounting and operations.  Over 111,000 small business owners like Waybright account for 98.8% of the state's businesses and employ nearly half of the state's workforce.  Read more: https://wvdn.com/150933/?es_id=0798aeaeac   #3 – From WV EXPLORER – High in the Allegheny Mountains in eastern West Virginia lies a scenic valley with a Canadian-like climate in which it can snow 10 months out of the year. Though only two hours from the Washington beltway, the Canaan Valley receives more snow than the snowiest reporting station in Maine and a shorter growing season than Fairbanks, Alaska. What circumstances lead to this strange phenomenon? According to scientists, the reasons are as complex as they are simple. Christoph Vogel and Robert Leffler determined in a study of the region that elevation, position, and orientation were all contributing elements that notably support the valley's three ski areas, including two alpine resorts and a Nordic ski center. More specifically, they point out that the cold temperatures, increased precipitation, and the valley's similarity to a “huge bathtub” conspire to create its remarkably wintry conditions, which includes an average snowfall of 134 inches. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2025/01/03/strange-phenomena-canaan-valley-wv-west-virginia/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024  West Virginia University's new folklife exhibit explores cultural connections past and present…discover that perfect Hallmark holiday town, right here in Almost Heaven…and WV School of Osteopathic Medicine awards its first two The Health Plan scholarships…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV PUBLIC – The term “folklife” can evoke the sounds of fiddles and banjoes, or black and white images of grandparents on the old family farm. And those can both be true.  But an exhibit at West Virginia University invites the public to explore how the traditional still influences us today — and how new traditions might influence tomorrow. Catherine Rakowski is the research and exhibition specialist for the West Virginia and Regional History Center at WVU in Morgantown. The center is displaying a piece of folk art she wasn't sure she would ever get a chance to show off to the public -- a friendship quilt. Rakowski said it's one of her favorites, and with good reason: Some 20 hand-embroidered squares, each containing a floral design, and more importantly the name of its maker, are bordered with pink and white fabric borders.  Read more: https://wvpublic.org/folklife-exhibit-explores-cultural-connections-past-and-present/   #2 – From WV LIVING – When temperatures drop, people around the globe reach for the remote to find feel-good movies with loveable leads that are up to holiday hijinks. But more important than the protagonists are their settings: the stunning small towns the characters get to call home. West Virginia is full of such places, small towns overflowing with charm and holiday spirit. From extravagant parades and light shows to beautifully decorated homes and festivals that allow you to step back in time, a walk through these picture-perfect places will warm the heart of the most stubborn scrooge. Check out holiday happenings in Harpers Ferry, Elkins, Bramwell and other small towns in Almost Heaven. Read more: https://wvliving.com/picture-perfect-holiday-towns/   #3 – From THE REAL WV – Two West Virginia natives are attending medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine without the burden of tuition and fees, thanks to a medical scholarship program offered by The Health Plan. WVSOM first-year students Sarah Lester of McDowell County, and Emma Beatty, a native of Clay County now living in Wetzel County, have been awarded The Health Plan Scholarship, which covers tuition and fees and is renewable for four years, allowing the students to graduate medical school without worrying about those costs.  Since 2009, The Health Plan Scholarship program has provided more than $3 million in scholarships to more than 50 medical and nursing students who intend to stay and practice in the state of West Virginia. The need-based program is also available to medical and nursing students at West Virginia University and Marshall University. Read more: https://therealwv.com/2024/11/08/the-health-plans-medical-scholarships-help-two-wvsom-students-stay-in-west-virginia-to-practice/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Dr. Kerry Smith is a graduate of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, currently serving on the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee as well as the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee in Nashville, TN. She completed her residency in Tacoma, WA at Community Health Care with an emphasis on underserved communities. She is a board certified physician and has worked as a hospitalist for 6 years since her fellowship. Meredith has Kerry on the podcast to discuss the challenges of working in medicine, and how Kerry finds her balance with fitness and nutrition, while managing her busy work schedule and being a mom of two kids. They will discuss Kerry's journey of working in medicine and the differences between the traditional MD designation and DO designation, holistic medicine and biohacking, and longevity.— Meet Kerry!— Navigating COVID-19 as a Healthcare Worker— Life in Nashville and Career Moves— Balancing Parenthood and Career— The Journey of Becoming a Doctor— MD vs. DO— Challenges in the U.S. Healthcare System— The Importance of Nutrition in Healthcare— Holistic Medicine and Nutrition— DIY Healthcare & Biohacking— Longevity & Vitality— Top Health Improvements Everyone Can Make— Balancing Life and HealthResources Mentioned in This Episode:· I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Fueling Your Fitness: The Essentials of Nutrient Timing + Performance Nutrition· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Everything You Need to Know About Gnarly Nutrition with Shannon O'Grady· How much does your doctor actually know about nutrition?· Check out gnarlynutrition.com────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. West Virginia State University greenhouses are aiding in groundbreaking research in agriculture…Med students participate in a simulation program designed to help them understand economic hardships of some Appalachians…and … it's a record year for record fish caught in West Virginia…on today's daily304. #1 – From METRO NEWS – West Virginia State University President Ericke Cage says the new greenhouses on campus will continue to boost their ongoing agricultural research and development.  The 6,912 square foot series of greenhouses will also help to enhance the agricultural research that's already being conducted at the facility in particular. “It's a great opportunity for us to expand our capability [and] provide more space for our researchers to do the cutting-edge research that they do every day to help support agricultural sustainability,” Cage said. Two research teams will use the four bays set up within the greenhouses. One team will focus on plant genomics and watermelon production, looking at disease-resistant watermelon growth to potentially bring onto the market. The other research team is looking at growing switchgrass for bio-oils for bio-fuels that can be used for jet fuel.  Funded by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the greenhouses are an extension of the work the university has already been doing with the USDA around agriculture sustainability. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/08/11/west-virginia-state-university-welcomes-in-new-greenhouses-to-further-advance-agricultural-research/   #2 – From WV PRESS – First-year medical students at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine have just completed the first mandatory activity of the academic year -- a simulation designed to introduce the concept of the social determinants of health. Created to mimic some of the health inequities present in rural Appalachia, many of the simulation's characters had limited income, lack of access to health care and education, poor social support systems, and experienced discrimination based on their social status. The simulation's objectives were to help WVSOM students identify these determinants, recognize their effects on patient health and outcomes, and find strategies for health care workers to address them.  If the activity made students anxious, it was by design, said Courtney Eleazer, who teaches in WVSOM's Department of Biomedical Sciences and helped lead the activity. “By placing students in the role of patients, this simulation serves to recreate the chronic stress many rural community members face in response to health inequities,” Eleazer said. Read more: https://wvpress.org/wvpa-sharing/in-wvsoms-student-designed-activity-appalachian-stories-illustrate-the-social-determinants-of-health/   #3 – From WV NEWS –  Anglers reeled in six state record breaking fish so far in 2024. And with five more months left in the year, officials expect to break the record for number of records broken. “This year will probably end up being the most,” said Mark Scott, assistant chief of Fish Management for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. So far this year, record specimens of tiger trout, redbreast sunfish, bowfin, redear sunfish, black crappie and most recently the channel catfish have all been caught. On average, four state fishing records are broken each year. Since 2020, 17 records have been broken with five being new records for the blue catfish. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/six-record-fish-caught-throughout-west-virginia-this-year-with-five-more-months-to-go/article_9468e330-54c2-11ef-9403-7f57ec5e2cbf.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

A small West Virginia school will remain open for now after a court temporarily blocked an effort to relocate classes due to the town's contaminated groundwater being added to a national cleanup priority list. Last June, Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassandra R. Porter announced that students, faculty and staff at Paden City High School would be relocated to existing schools in nearby New Martinsville when classes resume this month. However, attorneys representing a group of those students, faculty and staff filed a petition seeking to block the move, according to news outlets. The petition argued that the federal government did not recommend closing the school because there was no health risk and that closing the school would “devastate” the community. “Based upon the petition, there appears to be no emergency, the status of Paden City as a Superfund Site has been known for many years and these conditions are not unforeseen or unanticipated,” Circuit Judge Richard Wilson wrote in his ruling. Wilson ordered that the school's teachers, staff and faculty be reinstated and that the school immediately reopen. A hearing was scheduled on July 25 to determine if the school will remain open. In March 2022, federal environmental officials placed Paden City's groundwater on the list of Superfund cleanup sites. Untreated groundwater contained the solvent tetrachloroethylene at levels higher than the federally allowed limit. Tetrachloroethylene is widely used by dry cleaners. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said the contaminated area is around the site of a dry cleaner that closed more than two decades ago in the Ohio River town of about 2,500 residents. According to the EPA, tetrachloroethylene is a likely carcinogen and can harm the nervous system, liver, kidneys and reproductive system. Paden City is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) southwest of Pittsburgh. This article was provided by The Associated Press. 

What if you could help a student experience the wonder of space, despite the odds? In this heartwarming episode of Casual Space, we sit down with Dan Oates, a true legend within the Space Camp community, who has dedicated his life to doing just that. From his impactful work with students with disabilities to his induction into the Space Camp Hall of Fame, Dan shares stories that will inspire and touch your heart. Join Beth, Josh, and Chris as they explore the incredible journey of Dan Oates, his dedication to helping students experience the wonders of space, and the unforgettable moments that have defined his career. From blind students landing simulated aircraft carriers to the unique challenges faced by students with albinism, Dan's stories reveal the deep connections and lifelong impact that Space Camp has on its participants. Dan also reflects on his own journey, including his induction into the Space Camp Hall of Fame and the pivotal role of the Alumni Association in keeping the Space Camp spirit alive. Whether you're a Space Camp alum or simply a fan of inspiring stories, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: @casualspacepodcast Facebook: Casual Space Podcast YouTube: Casual Space Podcast About: Dan Oates Dan Oates is a member of the Space Camp Hall of Fame and a retired teacher from the West Virginia School for the Blind. For thirty years, Dan has been helping thousands of visually impaired and blind students and teachers experience Space Camp through a program called SCIVIS – Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students. In the past, he has served as Education Program Manager for Space Camp, and is currently the group coordinator for SCIVIS. The Cosmic Girls Foundation is looking for a new Social Media Coordinator Intern. Calling all Cosmic Social Media buffs who are looking to get practical experience or become an intern in a dynamic non-profit organization that will send a girl to space! The Cosmic Girls Foundation is looking for a new Social Media Coordinator Intern to help us get our content out to all via our various social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube). Join the team and become Cosmic! Cosmic Girls Foundation   Interested in Space Camp? Visit: https://www.rocketcenter.com/SpaceCamp  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday Aug. 4, 2024. Students at the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine kick off the semester with a day of community service…Point Pleasant is the focus of a popular online travel show's latest episode…and capture your WV travels with a photo from an Almost Heaven swing showcasing some of the state's iconic landmarks…on today's daily304. #1 – From THE REAL WV –  “Medical school is more than a medical education,” says Dr. Jim Nemitz, President of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg. “It's also about learning to become community leaders.”  WVSOM takes that mantra seriously, by offering a capstone service activity at the end of the first week of school for incoming students. As part of orientation and coming on the heels of their first classes, students spend their first Saturday in medical school doing community service projects across the Greenbrier Valley.  Volunteers from WVSOM visited 16 different sites to offer their skills in service. Host sites included Clifton Presbyterian Church, State Fair of West Virginia, Child Youth & Advocacy Center, Greenbrier County Public Library, Greenbrier Humane Society, and the Williamsburg Community Building. At least one staff or faculty member accompanied a group of students at each location, performing work such as organizing books, landscaping, dog-walking, light construction, and painting.  Students track their volunteer hours all year long as part of their future placement in a residency. They participate in a national program called T.O.U.C.H. (Translating Osteopathic Understanding Into Community Health), which places value on community service as part of medical education.  Read more: https://therealwv.com/2024/07/29/medical-students-start-their-education-with-a-day-of-service/   #2 – From WV NEWS –  A popular online travel show recently filmed two episodes in Point Pleasant, which are set to premiere this week on YouTube. Brian McLaughlin's series “Road Chippin” airs on his YouTube channel The Chip Monk Show. In the series, he visits locations from the “Fallout” video game franchise dressed like a living bobblehead in a Boy Scout's uniform, which is a reference to “Fallout.” The filmmaker arrived in Point Pleasant last October to begin filming, but realized the need to devote two episodes to Point Pleasant after visiting The Mothman Museum. He had become determined to cover all of the city's history, going back to The Battle of Point Pleasant. Other locations in the state that McLaughlin visits in his show's second season, and also featured in “Fallout 76,” are The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, and the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston. “It is an incredibly beautiful and diverse state,” McLaughlin said. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/rivercities/gallipolis/news/youtube-travel-show-to-feature-stops-in-point-pleasant-west-virginia/article_a8d21540-4b7f-11ef-8a1a-4f1d5ef0f1f0.html   #3 – From WV STATE PARKS – In Almost Heaven, breathtaking views abound. To guide you to some of the state's most photogenic spots, WV Tourism has pinpointed locations with stunning landscapes paired with handmade wooden swings, creating perfect photo opportunities. Here are just a few of them: At Cacapon Resort State Park, the swing at the Cacapon Mountain Overlook offers a backdrop of endless mountains.  Within the state's newest state park, Summersville Lake, you'll find an #AlmostHeaven swing offering beautiful lake views. Located at the end of the ADA-accessible Jody Hulka Trail, the swing at Tomlinson Run State Park is a great spot for your next #AlmostHeaven selfie. Check out wvtourism.com to find the full list of Almost Heaven swings. And don't forget to share your photos using #AlmostHeaven to showcase your adventures! Read more: https://wvstateparks.com/discover-the-almostheaven-swings-at-west-virginia-state-parks/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday Aug. 4, 2024   TEASER (also use for daily web post) Students at the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine kick off the semester with a day of community service…Point Pleasant is the focus of a popular online travel show's latest episode…and capture your WV travels with a photo from an Almost Heaven swing showcasing some of the state's iconic landmarks…on today's daily304. #1 – From THE REAL WV –  “Medical school is more than a medical education,” says Dr. Jim Nemitz, President of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg. “It's also about learning to become community leaders.”  WVSOM takes that mantra seriously, by offering a capstone service activity at the end of the first week of school for incoming students. As part of orientation and coming on the heels of their first classes, students spend their first Saturday in medical school doing community service projects across the Greenbrier Valley.  Volunteers from WVSOM visited 16 different sites to offer their skills in service. Host sites included Clifton Presbyterian Church, State Fair of West Virginia, Child Youth & Advocacy Center, Greenbrier County Public Library, Greenbrier Humane Society, and the Williamsburg Community Building. At least one staff or faculty member accompanied a group of students at each location, performing work such as organizing books, landscaping, dog-walking, light construction, and painting.  Students track their volunteer hours all year long as part of their future placement in a residency. They participate in a national program called T.O.U.C.H. (Translating Osteopathic Understanding Into Community Health), which places value on community service as part of medical education.  Read more: https://therealwv.com/2024/07/29/medical-students-start-their-education-with-a-day-of-service/   #2 – From WV NEWS –  A popular online travel show recently filmed two episodes in Point Pleasant, which are set to premiere this week on YouTube. Brian McLaughlin's series “Road Chippin” airs on his YouTube channel The Chip Monk Show. In the series, he visits locations from the “Fallout” video game franchise dressed like a living bobblehead in a Boy Scout's uniform, which is a reference to “Fallout.” The filmmaker arrived in Point Pleasant last October to begin filming, but realized the need to devote two episodes to Point Pleasant after visiting The Mothman Museum. He had become determined to cover all of the city's history, going back to The Battle of Point Pleasant. Other locations in the state that McLaughlin visits in his show's second season, and also featured in “Fallout 76,” are The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, and the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston. “It is an incredibly beautiful and diverse state,” McLaughlin said. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/rivercities/gallipolis/news/youtube-travel-show-to-feature-stops-in-point-pleasant-west-virginia/article_a8d21540-4b7f-11ef-8a1a-4f1d5ef0f1f0.html   #3 – From WV STATE PARKS – In Almost Heaven, breathtaking views abound. To guide you to some of the state's most photogenic spots, WV Tourism has pinpointed locations with stunning landscapes paired with handmade wooden swings, creating perfect photo opportunities. Here are just a few of them: At Cacapon Resort State Park, the swing at the Cacapon Mountain Overlook offers a backdrop of endless mountains.  Within the state's newest state park, Summersville Lake, you'll find an #AlmostHeaven swing offering beautiful lake views. Located at the end of the ADA-accessible Jody Hulka Trail, the swing at Tomlinson Run State Park is a great spot for your next #AlmostHeaven selfie. Check out wvtourism.com to find the full list of Almost Heaven swings. And don't forget to share your photos using #AlmostHeaven to showcase your adventures! Read more: https://wvstateparks.com/discover-the-almostheaven-swings-at-west-virginia-state-parks/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer  

Welcome back to Sevo Sistas, the podcast dedicated to demystifying and diversifying the field of anesthesiology, all within the duration of an anesthesia break. This week, Dr. Peterson will delve into the challenges and triumphs of matching into an anesthesiology residency as a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Our special guest, Dr. Alanna Gordon, shares her inspiring journey from her initial interest in medicine to successfully matching into the University of Connecticut's anesthesiology residency program.Key Points Discussed:Dr. Alanna Gordon's Background and Motivation Early interest in medicine inspired by her grandmother's experience with breast cancer.Educational journey: University of Delaware, taking time off to work as a scribe, and attending West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.Challenges faced as a Black woman in medicine and the importance of addressing racial disparities.Choosing the DO PathDecision-making process in applying to DO schools over MD programs.Misconceptions about DO education and its focus on the musculoskeletal system.Explanation of the holistic approach in DO training and its benefits.Standardized Exams and ChallengesPreparing for both the COMLEX and USMLE exams as a DO.Strategies for balancing and succeeding in both sets of exams.Importance of using resources like UWorld, First Aid, and Amboss for studying.Finding Passion in Anesthesiology Initial interest in orthopedic surgery and the pivotal rotation in anesthesiology during third year.Realizing the holistic and impactful role of an anesthesiologist in patient care.Support and mentorship challenges in a DO program and the need for self-motivation.Advice for Aspiring Anesthesiologists Tips for DO students on navigating the path to anesthesiology.Importance of early planning and seeking out rotations and experiences in desired specialties.Conclusion: Join us next week as we continue our conversation with Dr. Alanna Gordon, discussing more strategies and insights for successfully matching into anesthesiology as a DO.Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and subscribe to Sevo Sisters so you don't miss out on future episodes. New episodes drop every Monday to help you start your week with inspiration and valuable insights. Share your thoughts and topic suggestions in the comments!Contact and Follow:Alanna Gordon, DO @AlannaGordon_Twitter: @sevosistasLinkedin: Sevo SistasEmail: sevosistas@gmail.comWant to keep the convo going? Join our FB group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevosistasHave a burning question? A concern? A controversy or issue you want to hear covered? We got you, boo! Leave a voice message at 202 743 1404. We will play your recording on the podcast and address your topic (if you don't want it played just say it in the voicemail, we will still cover your topic!). This podcast is for you and we want to include you on this journey! Hope to hear from you soon

In this episode, Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, FASAM, shares what led him to the field of addiction medicine and describes a particular turning point in his career path. Dr. Kirby discusses the importance of individualized treatment, the similarities between fitness and recovery communities, and how his interest in human behavior influenced his career journey. He stresses the critical importance of self-care among physicians and other care providers, the benefits of physician health programs, and addressing the four facets of well-being. Dr. Kirby shares his thoughts about the stigma associated with addiction and the critical role education plays in reducing stigma and promoting recovery. He discusses his efforts as president of the Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine (TnSAM) to address stigma and other issues and shares his primary goals in this leadership role. Dr. Kirby highlights some impactful moments during his career and offers advice for the next generation of addiction medicine providers. Dr. Jason Kirby serves as the chief medical officer for Landmark Recovery and Praxis by Landmark Recovery and is currently the president of TnSAM. He is an expert in population health policy, healthcare economics, and human behavior and is dual board-certified in addiction medicine and family medicine. He received his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and his MBA from Point Park University. Dr. Kirby also is a fellow and leader of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), having served or currently serving on its Finance, ASAM Criteria Strategy Steering, Annual Conference Program Planning, and Levels of Care Certification Oversight Committees. Recently, he co-authored the withdrawal management chapter for The ASAM Criteria, 4th Edition. He previously served as medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany, NY, and practiced at St. Peter's Hospital as their chief of behavioral health. Prior to that, Dr. Kirby served as medical director for Gateway Rehabilitation Center and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield's Medical Management and Policy Division. Originally from West Virginia, Dr. Kirby is also an avid woodworker, competitive CrossFitter, husband, and father to three amazing little boys. Links: Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine (TnSAM) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) The ASAM Criteria, 4th Edition Find your State Physician Health program CrossFit   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not along. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is April 10, 2024  The West Virginia Department of Commerce charts course for economic growth and energy innovation. New owner, new strategies drive Water Stone Outdoors. WV School of Osteopathic Medicine  assistant dean turns tragic events into opportunity to serve others - and now for the rest of the story…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV NEWS –  The team at the West Virginia Department of Commerce — which includes the Division of Forestry, the Division of Labor, the Division of Natural Resources, Geological & Economic Survey, the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training, WorkForce West Virginia and the Division of Rehabilitation Services — has had numerous recent notable achievements.  Among those achievements? Partnering with the job marketplace company Jobcase to launch a West Virginia-focused job database. Implementing the West Virginia Build Act. And designating Summersville Lake as the 36th state park, the first new park in 30 years. Check out this interview with Secretary of Commerce James Bailey to read about more accomplishments and learn what's in store for 2024.  Read more: https://www.wvnews.comn/ews/wvnews/west-virginia-department-of-commerce-charts-course-for-economic-growth-energy-innovation/article_af1771ca-dfb9-11ee-9e8c-73c59b9c9924.html   #2 – From THE DAILY OUTDOOR RETAILER – Holly Fussell recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of buying Water Stone Outdoors in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Water Stone saw 25% growth in revenue from 2022 to 2023, which runs counter to the ongoing narrative in the outdoor industry that has struggled with inventory overhang and other macroeconomic challenges. Fussell attributes that success to internal and external factors. Internally, she said she's built a strong team and updated the store's systems, including its POS program. Externally, nearby New River Gorge was designated as a national park and preserve in 2020, and that has helped bring in customers who are either tourists visiting the area or locals who need supplies to explore the park, Fussell said. The store has always been focused on climbing, but Water Stone is now offering a wider variety of products as well as an expanded coffee shop and a beer garden. “We spent a fair amount of money transforming the back of the shop into a hangout spot,” Fussell said. One of the strategies there is to attract people to the store with lower price point opportunities like beverages. Read more: https://thedaily.outdoorretailer.com/news/brands-and-retailers/new-owner-new-strategies-drive-growth-for-water-stone-outdoors/ #3 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL – Learn how a WVSOM dean turned tragedy into a learning opportunity on the  West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine's statewide campus, where third- and fourth-year medical students complete clinical rotations.  Michael Peterson found his real-world experience gave him a head start in the sciences. Where most students learn theory before practical applications, this part of Peterson's education took place in reverse. Emergency medicine is important and this gentleman is a leader. Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/dailymailwv/daily_mail_features/wvsom-assistant-dean-turns-tragic-events-into-opportunity-to-serve-others/article_4d3a45a7-0402-5f11-bae6-426eb584530d.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, March 14, 2024.  The WV School of Osteopathic Medicine graduates doctors in all specialities.. A $45,000 donation will bolster STEAM programming at the Ravenswood Innovation Center. And Berkeley County developers learn about the Build WV Act…on today's daily304. #1 – From BROOKEREVIEW – At its core, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine has always been driven by one purpose — to educate students to pursue careers as primary care physicians in rural and underserved areas, especially in the Appalachian region.  That principle is part of the school's mission. But students who graduate from WVSOM are prepared for careers in all specialties. WVSOM's Class of 2023 had a 100 percent residency placement rate. While most of those graduates still sought primary care specialties — 59 percent of them chose family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics or internal medicine-pediatrics — non-primary care specialties such as emergency medicine and surgery also proved attractive to graduates. “Students come to WVSOM because they have a passion for the underserved, and they address underserved populations through various specialties,” said Abigail Frank, D.O., assistant dean for graduate medical education. “Many of our students are interested in primary care, and we also have students who are interested in surgery, anesthesia, radiology and emergency medicine. Then we have folks who go into internal medicine, which is primary care. Internal medicine also allows our alumni to go into fellowships like cardiology, nephrology or oncology.” Read more: https://www.brookereview.com/2024/03/03/primary-care-is-ingrained-in-wvsoms-mission-but-school-excels-at-preparing-students-for-any-specialty/  #2 – From WV PRESS – BHE Renewables Project has announced an investment in Jackson County's future. The foundation's $45,000 donation will bolster STEAM and technical programming through the district's new Ravenswood Innovation Center, according to Jackson County Schools Superintendent Will Hosaflook. “The BHE Foundation's generous investment in our Ravenswood Innovation Center echoes BHE Renewables' continued commitment and support of the communities in which they reside. This investment will help provide a path toward a better future for our students and in return will provide a better future for us all,” Hosaflook said. According to district officials, the Ravenswood Innovation Center will be the home of an engaging curriculum for students to harness their strengths of creativity, problem solving, and innovation while focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture, and Math.  Since launching the STEAM initiative this past year, Jackson County Schools has instructed over 400 students a week, grades second through eighth, in their current STEAM program. The program serves to provide a myriad of skills, including hands-on activities, that will prepare students for job-specific opportunities in our community, as well as the nation. Read more: https://wvpress.org/wvpa-sharing/bhe-foundation-invests-in-jackson-county-schools/   #3 – From MARTINSBURG JOURNAL-NEWS – A representative from the West Virginia Department of Economic Development shared information on the Build WV Act at the Berkeley County Development Authority's latest Lunch & Learn. Passed in 2022, the Build WV Act is geared to assist West Virginia's growing communities in attracting much-needed housing development projects, especially in the area of middle-income housing. The act offers a state sales and use tax exemption for building materials and a 10-year property value adjustment refundable tax credit to offset building costs. Meghan Smith, manager of business and industrial development for the Development Office, told the group gathered that a revision to the act allows up to $150 million in overall costs of projects in any given fiscal year. The state fiscal year runs from July to June, she clarified. Tax incentives for projects that get approval for the Build WV Act include sales tax exemptions for contractors, subcontractors and all others associated with the project; a property value adjustment credit against the individual and corporate income tax, set at one-tenth per year for 10 years; and a potential business and occupancy tax exemption where applicable. Read more: https://www.journal-news.net/journal-news/lunch-learn-provides-details-on-build-wv-act/article_91a19565-9c04-5d7f-8c84-675c832ead61.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

This is a MUST LISTEN episode of The Sonography Lounge, hosted by Lori Green and Trisha Reo where we dive into a high-level discussion on various regenerative medicine options, and unveil the pivotal role ultrasound plays in musculoskeletal (MSK) injury diagnosis and treatment. This episode is for both healthcare providers and patients interested in Regenerative medicine treatment options. We discuss Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Adipose Derived Stem Cells, and Bone Marrow concentrate. This episode focuses mostly on Prolotherapy and PRP. Due to Time constraints, we will be doing follow up episodes on Adipose Derived Stem Cells (aka Lipoaspirate), and Bone Marrow Aspirate.   Joining us today are distinguished experts: Dr. John Broussard, (https://www.thealliancerx.com/) is board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine and specializes in both regenerative and osteopathic manipulative medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University in South Florida and completed his residency training in Family Medicine at an osteopathic hospital, practicing in the urgent care setting. He then followed to complete a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Institute for Non-Surgical Orthopedics in Florida. In 2014, he integrated ultrasound into his practice for diagnostics and guided interventional procedures. In 2020, he and his brother opened their own practice right here in sunny St. Pete. Together, they help active adults and athletes quickly overcome injury and get back to the activities they love. Dr. David Wang, (https://www.rosm.org/) Who earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he was selected as a teaching Fellow in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, during which time he was appointed Chief Resident.  He is a founding partner and Director of Education and Training of Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, with offices throughout the Metropolitan DC area.  He specializes in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, non-fluoroscopic interventional spine, osteopathic manual treatment, and regenerative medicine including prolotherapy, PRP, orthobiologics, and lipoaspirate stem cell therapies.    Dr. Imran Siddiqui, (https://www.rosm.org/) Currently serves as a Partner and the Director of Clinical Operations at Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Washington, DC.  He graduated medical school Cum Laude from Thomas Jefferson University where he was inducted in to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.  After which, he completed his residency at Harvard Medical School and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital where he trained extensively in musculoskeletal ultrasound and regenerative medicine and was awarded resident teacher of the year. Currently, Dr. Siddiqui also servers as an ultrasound and instructor and board member for the Interventional Orthobiologic Foundation.  He also has instructed at Harvard Medical School, Orthosound Educational Institute, and the American Academy of PM&R.   MSK ULTRASOUND RESOURCES   CME and Cross training resources: Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (Training materials and programs):https://www.gcus.com/   Certification Agencies: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM): https://www.abem.org/public Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS):http://www.ardms.org/ Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA):http://www.apca.org/ Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS):http://www.pocus.org/ Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI):http://www.cci-online.org/  Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx

Today, we celebrate with another year and another reunion update for three practices. One is a family practice DPC, one is an internal medicine DPC, and one is a pediatric DPC. Opening their DPC after residency. Our guests have year after year provided insights on the creation and changes in their practices and also on how their confidence as independent physicians and business owners has changed as well.  If you're interested in their journeys from the beginning, you can access the earlier interviews by clicking on these links: Episode 51: A Year In Review and Episode 105: Year 2 In Review. The family physicians of the group, Dr. Christina much and Dr. Jake much both attended college at William and Mary, and then went on to attend the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine with the realization that the rushed seven minute visit did not provide patients or doctors with adequate time to make meaningful lifestyle changes needed to control and reverse disease. They started defiant DPC in Williamsburg, Virginia in August of 2020. In September of 2021, they welcomed baby girl Isla into their family. And as of the release of this recording, have welcomed baby Beckett now as well. Both mom and baby are doing great.  Dr. Lauren Hughes is a board certified pediatrician and lactation consultant, or IBCLC, and founder and owner of Bloom Pediatrics and Lactation. She provides all general pediatric services as well as breastfeeding services to her patients in Kansas City, Kansas, where she was the first to become a dual IBCLC and MD in the state of Kansas. Dr. Hughes is a wife and mother of Calvin and twins, Nolan and Sloan.  Dr. Dipti Mankur is an internal medicine graduate from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, Fresno Medical Education Program. She hails from a small coastal town in India where her medical schooling was at Manipal University in India. To meet her personal and professional goals in primary care, she started her DPC, My Happy Doctor, in San Diego, California in July of 2020, where through telemedicine and home visits. She continues to care for her patients.---------------------Check out the My DPC Story RESOURCE PAGE HERE!Find a DPC checklist on how to start your own DPC, DPC conference recordings, andDownload Hint's 2023 Employer Trends in Direct Primary Care here: https://bit.ly/3EZAYej Learn more about Med Mastery: HERE Do you have a question for our future guest to answer? Click this link and leave us a voicemail with your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/mydpcstorySupport the showVisit the DPC SWAG store HERE!Let's get SOCIAL! Follow My DPC Story! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Haylee Heinsberg,  the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM).Connect with Haylee via email: hheinsberg@osteo.wvsom.edu If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website: https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/taking-healthcare-by-stormThis material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-PCH-082523-GK-C

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Dave Kuraguntla, co-founder and CEO of Alio, developers of transformative solutions for kidney health, including a remote patient monitoring platform that provides non-invasive, highly accurate, and multi-metric patient data. Dave holds a degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. While pursuing a surgical residency, he co-founded Alio. And in this interview, Dave shares his journey from aspiring surgeon to revolutionizing kidney health. He discusses common entrepreneurial challenges, such as killing risks early on, being diligent around clinical accuracy, and collaborating with FDA.Before we jump into the conversation, I wanted to mention a few things:If you're into learning from proven medtech and health tech leaders and want to know when new content and interviews go live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter. You'll get access to gated articles, and lots of other interesting healthcare content.Second, if you want even more inside info from proven experts, think about a Medsider premium membership. We talk to experienced life science leaders about the nuts and bolts of running a business and bringing products to market.This is your place for valuable knowledge on specific topics like seed funding, prototyping, insurance reimbursement, and positioning a MedTech startup for an exit.In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, premium members get a copy of every volume of Medsider Mentors at no additional cost. If you're interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more.

The Sonography lounge is happy to be joined by Dr. Jon Jacobson and Dr. David Wang, two wild and crazy guys and masters of musculoskeletal ultrasound who are leading the way in this consistently growing industry. This episode is taking place as part of our Happy Hour series, winding down from a long day with a drink, casual banter,  and questions to get to know each other. Dr. Jacobson is a Musculoskeletal Radiologist with Lenox Hill Radiology in New York, NY. Dr. Jacobson earned his RMSK credential in 2012 from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. He has published over 250 manuscript publications and has authored numerous book chapters as well as completing his 3rd edition of the textbook “Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.”  He lectures extensively throughout the United States and internationally and we have had the pleasure of working with him for many years. Dr. David Wang earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he was selected as a teaching Fellow in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, during which time he was appointed Chief Resident.    He is a founding partner and Director of Education and Training of Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, with offices throughout the Metropolitan DC area.  He specializes in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, non-fluoroscopic interventional spine, osteopathic manual treatment, and regenerative medicine including prolotherapy, PRP, orthobiologics, and lipoaspirate stem cell therapies.     Dr. Wang has been actively teaching regenerative medicine nationally and internationally since 2008, including over 20 intensive prolotherapy training medical missions in Honduras, Mexico and Greece.     Upcoming MSK Ultrasound Courses and Products   The Sonography Lounge: https://thesonographylounge.podbean.com/   Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (Training materials and programs): www.gcus.com   Certification Agencies: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM): https://www.abem.org/public Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): www.cci-online.org   Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx  

On 580 Live from the Par Mar Stores Studio, Millie Snyder from The Shape Shop, Dr. Marty Roth from the University of Charleston and Dr. James Nemitz from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine on their new partnership, plus Rob Cornelius. Listen live at www.wchsnetwork.com. 580 Live is presented by Thornhill Auto Group.

Dr. Chuck Smith works as an addictionologist in South Florida where he provides patient care including detox, residential, and outpatient management of addictive diseases. He is a graduate of Marshall University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Smith has completed an Addiction Medicine Fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Smith is also a co-author of the book, Understanding Addiction: Knowing Science, No Stigma. Dr. Smith is an expert in the field of addiction medicine and has firsthand experience with the humiliation and shame that accompanies substance use disorder. Dr. Smith had a successful medical practice and lost everything including his ability to practice medicine due to his substance use addiction. After losing his medical license, everything else crumbled. He spent seven years to recovery, he sought treatment, then lived in a sober living house, and was able to be a certified drug and alcohol counselor, then got into a fellowship in addiction medicine. Now he practices medicine and teaches other physicians addiction medicine and what lifesaving questions to ask patients. Dr. Smith believes, “you can’t think your way into sober living, but you can live your way into sober thinking”. Key things discussed: 10% of Americans are at risk for substance use disorder – how we got this number. Key risk factors that can lead to substance use disorder. Understanding the brain and addiction - Vulnerable and damaged dopamine reward system – Prefrontal Cortex. Medical Training to physicians - screening tools – SBIRT (screen, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) and other tools. Effective treatment approaches for physicians, nurses, and pilots = 70% or more success rate. Sober Curious. The book is for education and those vulnerable to substance use disorder. The future. More about Dr. Smith: Instagram: @dr.chucksmith Website: https://helpsaddiction.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Addiction-Know-Science-Stigma/dp/17372520X

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase.   Dr. Mark Cucuzzella has a marathon PB of 2 hours 24 minutes and ran Boston 30 times. He is a doctor, an author and professor of family medicine at West Virginia School of Medicine. He is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Airforce Reserves, designing programs to reduce running injuries in military personnel.   Watch the full YouTube interview at https://youtu.be/C8rxNRDPMCI CHAPTERS: 03:23 the roots and growth of low heart rate training 12:41 learning from the best 15:11 starting out with low heart rate training and troubleshooting 20:21 balancing high and low intensity workouts 23:54 lactate shuttle, earning the right to do interval training 32:14 lactate testing 35:16 continuous glucose and heat rate monitoring 39:55 important blood work for athletes 53:49 medical concerns before training 56:42 running form, recreational and elite 1:03:22 running relaxed, race mantra, coping with discomfort 1:05:34 blue zones, Harvard longitudinal study of ageing 1:10:03 more about Dr. Mark 1:12:59 closing thoughts   Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT   ABOUT DR MARK CUCUZZELLA: Dr. Mark Cucuzzella has ran the Boston Marathon 25 times and has a Personal Best of 2:24 in the marathon. For 30 years he has run a sub 3-hour marathon. He is a doctor, author of the book Run For Your Life and professor of family medicine at West Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Mark is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Airforce Reserves, designing programs to reduce running injuries in military personnel. He own the Nation's first natural footwear store Two Rivers Treads and organizes running events to promote a healthier lifestyle.     LINKS AND TOOLS MENTIONED: Lydiard Foundation - https://www.lydiardfoundation.org/ Dr. Stephen Seiler TED Talk - https://youtu.be/MALsI0mJ09I The Borg scale - https://bit.ly/3HVlRF7 Polar OH1 heart rate monitor - https://amzn.to/3js4Vg3 Harvard longitudinal study of ageing - http://bit.ly/3jqglB1 Dr Mark Cucuzzella's running store - www.tworiverstreads.com Nutrisense: https://bit.ly/3Xebylh Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) - https://bit.ly/3Xebylh If you'd like to try NutriSense, the code FLO25 will give you $25 off the first month. LMNT electrolytes, free sample pack with any purchase: http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.   PODCASTS MENTIONED: Dr Mark Cucuzzella, Round 1, Extramilest Show #18 - https://youtu.be/wCbr-dkUi7Q Dr Phil Maffetone, Extramilest Show #3 - https://youtu.be/_TPrenWWK9U Dr Phil Maffetone, Extramilest Show #8 - https://youtu.be/PWQOdquPTQ8 Dr Phil Maffetone, Extramilest Show #39 - https://youtu.be/DyE2J5pcWcA Mark Allen, Extramilest Show 5 - https://youtu.be/YlBUJTIggyA Dr Stephen Seiler on Extramilest Show #50: https://youtu.be/dxODgYXOO7w Kipchoge's Advice to Race Faster, For Non-Elites: https://youtu.be/7E6TNeoOC3Y Kilian Jornet on Extramilest Show #51: https://youtu.be/OJZO-t6O5Bk Kilian Jornet on Extramilest Show #52: https://youtu.be/OJZO-t6O5Bk Endure IQ Dr Dan Plews - http://bit.ly/3RxGgTD   FIND DR. MARK CUCUZZELLA HERE: Book: www.runforyourlifebook.com Personal site: www.drmarksdesk.com Education Site: www.naturalrunningcenter.com Store: www.tworiverstreads.com Event Series www.freedomsrun.org   YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman Website: https://extramilest.com Website: https://pathprojects.com    ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT   Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. What was your favorite lesson, quote or takeaway from this episode?

Meet Dr. George Naum and his wife, Vanessa. They have been coaching married couples for over 25 years. In 2018 the began specializing in physician marriage coaching. Dr. George is a graduate of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned my Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been a trained family physician for over 25 years. Vanessa is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach trained in the Somatica Method from the Somatica Institute, San Francisco, CA and she provides an insight not often seen in marriage coaching. You can find their website at http://www.BestFriendsAgain.com

Meet Dr. George Naum and his wife, Vanessa. They have been coaching married couples for over 25 years. In 2018 the began specializing in physician marriage coaching. Dr. George is a graduate of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned my Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been a trained family physician for over 25 years. Vanessa is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach trained in the Somatica Method from the Somatica Institute, San Francisco, CA and she provides an insight not often seen in marriage coaching. You can find their website at http://www.BestFriendsAgain.com

Dr. Adam Goodcoff is a third-year emergency medicine resident at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and started "The Med Life" with co-founder and CCO, Josh Opitz, with the intention to bring medicine and social media together through a blend of education and entertainment. Dr. Goodcoff posts amusing and educational reels that explain a multitude of medical diagnoses and procedures into digestible pieces of knowledge and he has over 2 Million Followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! He has been featured on many major news networks including CNET, US & World News, Yahoo Business, Fox News, Newsweek, NBC, and more. In today's interview, we will discuss his journey through medicine as an osteopath and why he was inspired to pursue a career in medicine and social media. We hope you enjoy the podcast!

WILL THE LEFT BE ALLOWED TO CHEAT AGAIN? IS A FAIR ELECTION EVEN POSSIBLE??  These are REAL concerns as we head into the Az primary. So we asked Az Chairwoman of the Republican Party, Dr. Kelli Ward, her opinion! Dr. Ward also gives us strategies for combatting election fraud THIS TIME and encourages us to never give up. “If we give up, they win”.  In this episode: Rigged elections  Rino establishment being flipped in its head Whiny and wimpy candidates  How Trump changes everything How do we make a difference this election season   Dr. Kelli Ward was elected Chairwoman of the Republican Party of Arizona on January 26, 2019, and is the first woman to be elected to this position in over thirty years. Dr. Ward graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University, and graduated top of her class from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She holds a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), is afamily physician, policymaker, best selling author, and a small business owner. When Obamacare reared it's ugly head, Dr. Ward knew it was time to bring her medical and business experience to the policymaking arena as an Arizona State Senator. Now, as Chairwoman, Dr. Ward is focused on bringing her conservative bona fides to the fight against the onslaught of liberal policies assailing our state and nation, and is working to unify Republicans and win elections. Her two books, Inspired by What's Right and Justified: The Story of America's Audit, both hit the best sellers list soon after being released.  As a wife and a mom, preserving liberty, freedom, and opportunity in our country is her primary objective. Going forward, she will continue to use her expertise, experience, and abilities as well as her grace and grit to keep America great.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support This Show: https://patriotbarbie.com/support-2/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WILL THE LEFT BE ALLOWED TO CHEAT AGAIN? IS A FAIR ELECTION EVEN POSSIBLE??  These are REAL concerns as we head into the Az primary. So we asked Az Chairwoman of the Republican Party, Dr. Kelli Ward, her opinion! Dr. Ward also gives us strategies for combatting election fraud THIS TIME and encourages us to never give up. “If we give up, they win”.  In this episode: Rigged elections  Rino establishment being flipped in its head Whiny and wimpy candidates  How Trump changes everything How do we make a difference this election season   Dr. Kelli Ward was elected Chairwoman of the Republican Party of Arizona on January 26, 2019, and is the first woman to be elected to this position in over thirty years. Dr. Ward graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University, and graduated top of her class from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She holds a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), is afamily physician, policymaker, best selling author, and a small business owner. When Obamacare reared it's ugly head, Dr. Ward knew it was time to bring her medical and business experience to the policymaking arena as an Arizona State Senator. Now, as Chairwoman, Dr. Ward is focused on bringing her conservative bona fides to the fight against the onslaught of liberal policies assailing our state and nation, and is working to unify Republicans and win elections. Her two books, Inspired by What's Right and Justified: The Story of America's Audit, both hit the best sellers list soon after being released.  As a wife and a mom, preserving liberty, freedom, and opportunity in our country is her primary objective. Going forward, she will continue to use her expertise, experience, and abilities as well as her grace and grit to keep America great.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support This Show: https://patriotbarbie.com/support-2/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear how Jennifer Anderson spearheaded the effort to have a school food waste solution turned into law in West Virginia.

Dr. James Nemitz is the current president of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg. He joins the pod to talk about the school's 50th anniversary and how it became one of the premier medical institutions in the country, the future of medicine in the state and beyond, and much more! Support our Patreon! https://www.Patreon.com/MountaineerMedia Check out our merch store! https://www.mountaineermedia.org/shop

Dr. Colin Zhu is Board-Certified in family practice/OMT & lifestyle medicine who is also a trained Chef!  Watch Here! Dr. Zhu is available for consultations on Plantbasedtelehealth.com Recipe  Black Lentils  Dr. Zhu wrote this book:

Fire destroys an historic building on the campus of the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney. The Legislature will be extremely busy this week with "crossover" day set for Wednesday. State A-G Patrick Morrisey will argument at the U.S. Supreme Court in a battle against the U.S. EPA over coal fired power plant regulations. A head on collision in a wrong-way accident on a Charleston interstate claims two lives. In Sports, March madness is about to get underway with post season action starting at all levels from high school to college basketball in West Virginia, Kyle Wiggs has the rundown. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Dan Oates is a member of the Space Camp Hall of Fame and a retired teacher from the West Virginia School for the Blind. For thirty years, Dan has been helping thousands of visually impaired and blind students and teachers experience Space Camp through a program called SCIVIS - Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students. In the past, he has served as Education Program Manager for Space Camp, and is currently the group coordinator for SCIVIS.

In this episode we talk about the the WD-40 of the body, hyaluronan, or hyaluronic acid, with subject matter expert Professor Rebecca Pratt, who recently published an excellent paper on the subject entitled Hyaluronan and the Fascial Frontier. Case study by Dr Antonio Stecco featuring imaging of densified hyaluronan pre and post treatment can be found here. Methodological Approaches for Whole Person Research Workshop More on Rebecca Pratt Dr. Pratt joined Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine faculty in January 2018 as a tenured Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies teaching anatomy. Dr. Pratt joined OUWB from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM), where she was a Professor of Anatomy, Embryology, Neuroanatomy, Physiology and Histology for seven years. Before that, Dr. Pratt was an Associate Professor of Anatomy and the Director of Histology at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV for four years. Prior to that, Dr. Pratt worked as an Assistant Professor at Grand Valley State University and as a post-doc at Purdue University. Her scholarly endeavors focus on student-led anatomy dissection projects, surgical anatomy and the longitudinal implementation of radiology and clinical imaging within the undergraduate medical curriculum. Currently, Dr. Pratt serves as an elected Board Member of the American Association of Anatomy (AAA). She has also served a term as a Board Member of the American Association of Clinical Anatomy. Dr. Pratt has been Chair of the Educational Affairs Committee, Professional Development Committee and Committee for Early Career Anatomists within AAA. Highlights of her academic career include receiving the Basmajian Award (AAA) for outstanding research, leadership and teaching in the field of anatomy and the Keith and Marion Moore Award (AAA) for her manuscript on histology education. Dr. Pratt has also been the recipient of numerous teaching awards including five consecutive Golden Apples at MSUCOM. She has been an invited speaker for the International Association of Medical Science Educators in St. Andrews, Scotland and Leiden, Netherlands. Currently, Dr. Pratt also serves the medical community as a Visiting Anatomy Professor at Weill Cornell School of Medicine and St. George University School of Medicine. Dr. Pratt has been published in and peer-reviewed manuscripts for leading journals such as Clinical Anatomy, Anatomical Sciences Education, Journal of the American Osteopathic Association and Cell Biology. Dr. Pratt received her dual B.S. in Zoology and Botany/Plant Pathology at Michigan State University and her Ph.D. in Cell Biology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indian, where she pursued biochemical oncology research with an emphasis on tyrosine kinase signaling in breast cancer cells in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Kinch. At Michigan State University School of Osteopathic Medicine, she was the Lab Director for a number of courses, including clinical anatomy, neuroanatomy, genitourinary, cardiology and respiratory. She also served the university as a member of MSUCOM Admissions, as the MSUCOM Chair of the Student Retention and Promotion Committee and on the MSU Faculty Senate and University Council for President Lou Anna K Simon. Email: rebeccapratt@oakland.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-lesondak/message

Dave Kuraguntla is the co-founder and CEO of Alio. Alio is a remote monitoring platform for managing chronic conditions. David attended West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine on a Health Professions Scholarship from the United States Air Force. He was preparing to begin a surgical residency when he was confronted with the need for the Alio remote monitoring platform. In this episode, David explains Alio's mission to take the internet of things and transform it into the internet of the body. We also discuss the importance of finding investors whose goals and incentives are aligned with those of the company.   Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek.

Dr. Heather Bright is fulfilling a critical need in Clarke County following Dr. Gary Kania's recent retirement as the county's lone surgeon. Dr. Bright, a general surgeon, has associated with Grove Hill Memorial Hospital and is performing a variety of procedures at the hospital. She grew up in Tennessee where her father and her grandfather were physicians. Dr. Bright is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Carson- Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn., attended medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg and did her General Surgery residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Dr....Article Link

The ACB Crafting Kingdom has landed in West Virginia. Join us as we learn how Heather McComas has woven her way from a graduate of the West Virginia School for the Blind and goalball player to a successful basket weaving business. Sponsored by Mountain State Council of the Blind

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we get to meet this year’s Miracle Network Champion Child, delve into West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Go D.O. program, and get an update on the state’s Jobs and Hope program. In segment one, Amy Bush Marone, COO of WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital gives an update on the new facility’s construction, explains the benefits of partnering with Children’s Miracle Network, and introduces us to this year’s Miracle Network Champion Child. In segment two, Dr. Joel Thierstein, president of West Virginia Wesleyan College explains how their new Go D.O. program will work, how high schools students can begin the process of getting into the program, and how the program can help to attract people to move to the Mountain State. In segment three, Dr. James Nemitz, president of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, continues the discussion of Go D.O. and their partnership with West Virginia Wesleyan College, how helping young students make their way to medical school is a “win-win” for everyone, and how the program will help the Mountain State’s medically underserved. In segment four, Del. Mike Pushkin (d) Kanawha explains why he believes everyone in the West Virginia government should work together to better the lives of West Virginians, gives an update on the Jobs and Hope Program, and why he cautions state Republicans, who now hold a supermajority.

In this special episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Tom Spyratos about the recent passing of Chadwick Boseman and his diagnosis and battle with colon cancer and WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!Dr. Tom Spyratos is a practicing gastroenterologist in Olympia Fields Illinois, a community located about 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. He is actively involved in the graduate medical education program at Franciscan Health - Olympia Fields helping teach internal medicine residents and gastroenterology fellows.  Dr. Tom has received my medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his internal medicine residency at Lutheran General Hospital and a gastroenterology fellowship through Midwestern University.  I am board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.  *Interview views are opinions of the individual. This podcast is not a source of medical advice*Copyright © 2020 by TheChefDoc, LLCAll text, graphics, audio files, Java applets and scripts, downloadable software, and other works on this web site are the copyrighted works of TheChefDoc, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of any copyrighted materials on this web site is strictly prohibited. 

Episode 33 Tom graduated from ASIJ in 2007 and attended the University at Buffalo to study biochemistry. Upon earning his bachelors he would go on to attend the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his M.D. and D.O. ​ He has been dabbling with magic tricks since he was a little kid, but it wasn't until high school when he received one-on-one training with a magician in the Philippines that he fell in love with the craft. He continued to showcase his magic tricks throughout medical school, especially to entertain patients. Tom believes that by sharing magic with patients has provided him with a purpose and more fulfilling medical school experience. It has been a way for him to combine his two passions in life, which he said is his advice to students just beginning medical school. He currently works at the University of Pittsburgh's internal medicine department. Episode Summary -D.O. vs. M.D., -When Tom decided to pursue a career path in medicine, -Tom falls in love with magic, -Magic for patients, -The effects of COVID-19, -Waking up at 4AM every day (building good habits), -Mixology, Sushi, and entrepreneurship.

Avadim Health Podcast Series Part 03 Special guest Mark Garofoli , PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE Director of Experiential Learning at West Virginia School of Pharmacy talks with Jason Cavolina, MS, CEO at RXVIP Concierge & host of the Evidence Based Podcast about Integrative Pain Management and the Pharmacist.  About Mark Garofoli , PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE Mark is the Director of Experiential Learning & Clinical Assistant Professor at WVU School of Pharmacy. Mark is a Clinical Pain Management Pharmacist in the Integrative Pain Management Center Organization within the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. Mark graduated with his PharmD from University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, 2004 & earned his MBA from Strayer University 2008. His Publications include: Novel Prodrug Combination Agent for Short-Term Management of Acute Pain. Pharmacy Today. 2018; 24(4):22.   Elsaid D, At the forefront of tackling Opioid Abuse in West Virginia. WVU School of Pharmacy Showglobe. 2017; 16-17.   Hall B and Garofoli MP, Patients in Recovery Need Pain Management, Too. WV Board of Medicine Newsletter. December 2017.   McMurtrie B, One University Takes on the Opioid Crisis. The Chronicle of Higher Education. 2017; 64(6). This podcast was sponsored by Avadim Health manufacturers of Theraworx Relief.  Read more here: Theraworx Relief & the Pharmacist https://theraworxrelief.com/5-things-pharmacist-can/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***This episode is sponsored by the Pharm, LLC list of over 230 healthcare and life science, pharmacist certifications available online at: https://tinyurl.com/RPhCertifications*** Pharmacists: Are you shopping for more education in pain management and/or opioids? If so, look no further than the new Pain Management Specialty Pharmacist Certification (PMSP) by Dr. Mark Garofoli of West Virginia School of Pharmacy. We chat with him about the inception of this new pharmacist certification and other resources in pain and addiction management. Mark's Bio: Dr. Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE is a 2004 graduate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and a 2008 graduate of the Strayer University MBA program. He is board certified in Geriatric Care (BGCP) along with having APhA certificate training in Immunizations and Medication Therapy Management (MTM). He began his career with CVS Health for a decade of being a community pharmacist and “climbing the corporate ladder”. Eventually he made the decision to switch gears and focus more on clinical aspects by joining Humana Healthcare to perform medication therapy management, or MTM, for 6 years. In 2015, he accepted a position with the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy to develop an MTM program focusing on pain management, which then evolved into a managed care program performing reviews of patient’s pain management treatment plans. Dr. Garofoli is also the coordinator of the West Virginia Expert Pain Management Panel, which developed the West Virginia Safe & Effective Management of Pain (SEMP) Guidelines (www.sempguidelinesorg). Currently, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Experiential Learning for the WVU School of Pharmacy, along with being a Clinical Pain Management Pharmacist at the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management. Mark has been a consultant in the field of pain management on many different avenues such as being a grant reviewer for the CDC, an expert witness in multiple criminal and civil court cases, numerous interviews and articles locally and nationally, and recently was the recipient of the West Virginia GenerationRx Award. Dr. Garofoli is also a certified pain educator and conducts presentations across the country revolving around pain management, substance-use disorder (addiction), drug diversion, and illicit substances. He enjoys the many blessings in his life with his beautiful and beyond intelligent wife, Dr. Gretchen Garofoli, and his son Luke in Morgantown, West Virginia. The PMSP Certification is available online at: https://tinyurl.com/PMSPMark Contact me at: @ErinLAlbert on twitter, LinkedIn or www.erinalbert.com with YOUR show ideas on how to live YOUR best life!

Dr. Eskew founded DPC Frontier in Feb 2015. He joined ProactiveMD in Feb 2016 and is the company's VP of Clinical Development and General Counsel. He completed his family medicine residency at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center in Lititz, Pennsylvania in June 2015 and was honored with the American Osteopathic Foundation's Outstanding Resident of the Year Award in Family Medicine. He has been researching direct primary care (DPC) models for many years, including an intensive experience as a Visiting Scholar at the Robert Graham Center where his work was later published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. He has also been published in the West Virginia Medical Journal, the Journal of Legal Medicine, Family Practice Management, and the Journal of American Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Eskew has advised state and federal legislators about DPC legislation, and volunteers his time as the general counsel of the Direct Primary Care Coalition where he also serves as a member of the steering committee. He graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012, the West Virginia University College of Law in 2008, the University of Kentucky Gatton MBA Programin 2006, and West Virginia Wesleyan Collegewith accounting and chemistry majors in 2005. He has been a member of the Kentucky Bar since 2011, obtained a limited certificate to practice with the South Carolina Bar in 2016, and intends to use his diverse training to not only grow Proactive MD, but to support other DPC practices in the medical, legal, and policy arenas. Dr. Eskew regularly speaks about direct primary care. He has spoken at events organized by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Legal Medicine, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons, the Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation, and the American Academy of Private Physicians. To contact our hosts please email help@veritasdentalresources.com

In this episode, we have the opportunity to chat with Heather Antolini, the Director of Institutional Development at West Virginia School for Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). This was a great conversation all about the wonderful work WVSOM is doing in rural West Virginia to train and equip new physicians.  Heather gives us an overview of the school and what makes them unique.  She even divulges some of her hopes and dreams for the future of the school where future physicians may attend medical school free of charge!  We discuss how exactly medical school debt is affecting healthcare today and the positive changes we hope to see coming our way for the future.  Join us today for this great conversation.

1DimitriRadio talk show is simulcast (simul-streamed™). Live 9am ET weekdays from the intersection of Freedom & Fun™ The LifePedigree.com studio To listen: BlogTalk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/1dimitriradio To watch: Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/dimitri.vassilaros Comment on Facebook Live and call the show! 213-943-3733 Dimitri’s Opening Monologue Should a West Virginia high school be called racist, just because someone used the word “Trump” on a sign at a football game?! The superintendent of the Brooke County school district, in the northern panhandle of West Virginia near Wheeling, is offering groveling written apologies to the Pittsburgh Public Schools because of a “Trump Perry” sign at the game between Brooke and Perry high schools. The Brooke superintendent called the harmless sign “insensitive, intimidating and offensive.” That is pathetic and spineless. The Brooke school district should demand that she resign before she further disgraces the good name of Brooke County. Political correctness unwittingly has devolved into self-parody or satire. Or both.

Join Randall and Stacy Lynn Harp for a daily look at the news from a biblical worldview, interviews with outstanding experts who are top in their fields and for encouragement and exhortation from the living and holy Word of God.  Bible News Radio airs daily from 2-3 PM Central Time on Blogtalkradio and is simulcast on http://www.Periscope.TV/biblenewsradio   Follow Bible News Radio on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/biblenewsradio    Follow Bible News Radio on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/biblenewsradio  

Session 20 In today's episode, Ryan talks with Kate, a 56-year old 3rd year medical student at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine as she  shares with us her path to becoming a physician. Kate was initially a bio premed major until she decided to stop and pursue a career as a nurse until changing careers to becoming a nurse midwife and doing another career change into finally becoming a physician. Kate is definitely proof that anything is possible. Anyone can get into medical school. You just need to put in the work and you'll get there. Listen in to Kate’s amazing journey! Here are the highlights of the conversation with Kate: Kate's path to becoming a physician: Decided to become a doctor when she was 10 Interest in rural family practice growing up in rural locations for the  most part of her life Initially a biology premed major until midway through college Transferred to a nursing program in her junior year Working as a nurse midwife for 13 years prior to medical school Switching from being a nurse to a nurse midwife and a teacher in nursing Deciding to go back to medical school at the age of 50 Why Kate decided to stop being premed the first time: Medical school as having a cutthroat environment Finding the length of education to be overwhelming Found interest in what the nurses are doing and wanting immediate gratification The thought of raising kids Lack of research into the whole thing when she made her decision The driving force that made her decide to get into medical school: Being involved in her local community and seeing the need for primary care Seeing physicians as a really huge instrument for change especially in the effective organization around  public health issues Thirst for knowledge and wanting to become a "change" agent Resources she tapped into initially: Kate googled "old premedical students" which led her to OldPreMeds.org Knowing what prerequisites were needed Her family physicians Taking her postbac program: Not being able to get to the classes she needed Ended up applying to two schools for a "structured" postbac program Quitting her job to do the program full time Having that fear in terms of finances Getting the finances: Applying to the National Health Service Corps each year and not getting it Applying for loan repayment program as her plan B Considerations for choosing the schools she applied to: Emphasis on rural primary care and global medical outreach Geography (closer to family) Specifically choosing osteopathic medical schools but ended up applying to 6 DO schools and 6 MD schools and getting 6 interviews The interview process: Having a collegiate footing with the interviewer being a nurse educator herself Giving her an edge as a nontraditional old premed having had some experiences The biggest obstacle that she had overcome: Talking herself out of trying Links and Other Resources: West Virginia School of Medicine National Health Service Corps OldPreMeds.org AAMC list of postbac programs If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we'll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Session 2 In this episode, Ryan and Rich dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. OldPreMeds Question of the Week: What age is too old for medical school? Here are the insights from Ryan & Rich: Age is not a factor. Here are some facts and figures: About a thousand a year over the age of 30 matriculate every year into an allopath medical school which is about 5% of the total number of students who start the year. From that number, about 200 are of the age of 35. About 350 people a year over the age of 31 start osteopathic school 10-12 people a year over the age of 50 start medical school Success Story: One of our more recent success stories is Laisha Heedman, a nurse/midwife who recently graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine at the age of 57. She has gone onto residency and family practice medicine. Is there any bias that goes on with age? The percentage of applicants is nearly the same as the percentage that you get accepted regardless of age range. Applicants who are above 40 years of age seem to be less represented but there is no bias going on. Factors that may be affecting the demographics are difficulty in preparing, getting the grades, and doing things that need to get done when you are working full time and you have a family. Many people who have been successful in other medical careers such as nurse/midwife, nurse practitioner, nurse, PhD researchers have also been successful at getting  into medical school at 40 and above. MD vs DO? The applicant base for MD schools is about 50,000 while for DO schools, it's under 20,000 - large difference. For an applicant per seat basis, it is therefore more competitive to get into an osteopathic school than it is to get into an allopathic school. Do older students have less years of good working time? Different variables to consider: Burnout as one of the common issues of physicians Prior working experience in healthcare as a nurse/midwife or other medical-related What the admissions committee will actually be looking for: Will this person be a good physician that you want to be treated by? Links and Other Resources OldPreMeds.org Listen to our first episode at OPMPodcast.com/1 to find out more about who we are. Find us on iTunes and go to opmpodcast.com/itunes and leave us a rating and review. Check out MedEdMedia.com for all the shows that we produce including the Medical School Headquarters and the OldPreMeds Podcast. We will soon be launching a medical school podcast as well so stay tuned! Email Dr. Ryan Gray at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq.

Howard Glasser and Catherine Stafford welcome Advanced Trainers, Jamie Gregory and Wendy Pidkaminy to the NHA podcast this month.  The topic is re-awakening Inner Wealth in Adults.  Jamie, MSW LICSW is *User Friendly Therapy* in Charles Town, WV.  He has been a Nurtured Heart Advanced Trainer since 2006. He works with children and families as well as couples. In addition he is an adjunct professor for the West Virginia School of Social Work Graduate program.   He performs professionally as a musician and has a passion for bird watching, gardening and his family. He lives in a passive solar house that he and his wife Nancy built in the Blue Ridge Mountains  Shenandoah River Valley area. There they raised their big hearted children, Jay 33 and Seth 26. Wendy,is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University, Nurtured Heart Advanced Trainer, Christian Counselor and the Author of two books: Parenting Challenging Children with Power, Love and Sound Mind  and Jimmy and Julia's Rainforest Adventure.   Wendy travels the country sharing her strengths based perspective on healing and helping people who desire to overcome life*s challenge.  Wendy owns and operates Nurturing Life Concepts, LLC, a counseling, consultation and coachingorganization dedicated to leading people of all ages, throughout the world, to realize their life's passion, purpose and vision