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Encova Foundation helps fund wilderness medicine elective rotation

People placing ropes around a rescue device during a wilderness medicine scenario

Gear ranging from ropes, harnesses and helmets to splints, tourniquets and rescue stretchers will play a role in immersive rescue exercises during the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) wilderness medicine elective rotation, thanks in part to the Encova Foundation of West Virginia.

People placing ropes around a rescue device during a wilderness medicine scenario
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 09:01

Encova Foundation helps fund wilderness medicine elective rotation

Gear ranging from ropes, harnesses and helmets to splints, tourniquets and rescue stretchers will play a role in immersive rescue exercises during the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) wilderness medicine elective rotation, th

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Students gathered at tables for a reception
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 10:11

Medical students receive $99K through five scholarships

Twenty-four West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) students will receive financial assistance through the generosity of five organizations that have provided scholarships through the WVSOM Foundation, the school’s nonprofit office re

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Members of the MSBS Class of 2027 standing in front of the main building
Monday, August 10, 2026 - 12:02

In its third year, master’s degree program has tripled in class size

Two years ago, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) launched its first master’s degree program — a nine-month Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) degree designed to prepare students for success in medical school or

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