West Virginia University, Health Sciences, Physicians Services, Records, 1958-1995 , A&M 3165

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Abstract

Six boxes of subject files related to the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and Physician Services from 1958 to 1995. Subject files chiefly include clippings, press releases, pamphlets, letters, forms, and other materials related to both medical and administrative subjects connected to the university's Health Sciences Center. Medical files cover a wide range of topics, including not limited to diet, ethics, genetics, mental health, AIDS, the dental school, exercise, pathology, immunology, hemophilia, anesthesia, orthopedics, ob-gyn, pharmacology, radiology, surgery, nursing, smoking, diabetes, cancer, cystic fibrosis, headaches, and child development. Administrative topics cover subjects such as professorships, health careers, Research Day, student awards, alumni, scholarships and awards, state and local medical associations, medical center finances, continuing education, and endowments. Materials remain in their original folders and are not organized in any discernable fashion.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Health Sciences, Physicians Services, Records, A&M 3165, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

The West Virginia University School of Medicine began as two-year school in 1912. In 1960, the school opened University Hospital and a four-year medical program. The school was known as the Medical Center until 1988, when it was renamed the Health Sciences Center. Since then the school has undergone numerous changes. Ruby Memorial Hospital opened in 1988, replacing University Hospital. In 1993, the Health Sciences Center was named for U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd. The center includes the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry, the School of Nursing, and the School of Pharmacy.