For 20 years, the WVU School of Medicine Eastern Campus has been at the forefront of rural healthcare education, providing third- and fourth-year medical students with unparalleled clinical training in partnership with WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers.
Our students choose the Eastern Campus not only for its personalized, one-on-one faculty mentorship but also for its deep commitment to rural healthcare—an essential pillar of West Virginia’s medical landscape. Through immersive clinical experiences, students train in hospitals, clinics, and community health centers across the Eastern Panhandle, gaining the hands-on expertise needed to serve rural populations effectively.
Why Your Support Matters
⦁ Bridging the Rural Healthcare Gap – West Virginia faces a critical shortage of physicians in rural communities. Your support helps train future doctors who are committed to staying and serving in these areas.
⦁ Cutting-Edge Medical Training – Investments in our simulation lab, clinical placements, and hands-on learning resources ensure students receive the highest quality education and preparation for real-world patient care.
⦁ Strengthening Community Ties – The culture and sense of community at the Eastern Campus inspire students to live and work here long-term—but we need resources to continue fostering these connections.
Your Impact
With the support of donors like you, we can expand life-changing educational experiences that not only benefit our students but enhance healthcare access for generations to come. Your gift today helps shape the future of medicine in West Virginia.
You may support any fund you wish, but these key priority funds below will make a significant difference:
Eastern Division Greatest Needs (2W158)
Support from alumni and friends is critical to the vitality and health of our WVU School of Medicine Eastern Division. Your generous contributions to our Greatest Needs fund will help meet the unexpected needs that arise, provide the flexibility to allocate funding to our highest priorities and turn challenges into incredible opportunities to equip a new generation of medical students to lead and succeed.
Eastern Division Dean’s Scholarship (2S728)
Invest in the future of medicine. Your gift to the medical students at the Eastern Division helps build a brighter future for aspiring clinicians by easing the financial burden they face as future healthcare providers.
Dr. Richard H. Catlett III Internal Medicine Fund (2U208)
A gift to Dr. Richard H. Catlett III Internal Medicine fund provides vital support to the Department of Internal Medicine. It helps award a medical student who demonstrates outstanding humanism in the field of Internal Medicine, recognizing their compassionate approach to patient care.
