Letter from the Department Chair
The Department of Neurology officially became its own department in 1965. Before this the department was considered part of the Department of Medicine. With this separation the department grew with faculty in many subspeciality areas. Today the department provides clinical care to patients in all aspects of Neurology including neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disease, child neurology, clinical neurophysiology, neurorehabilitation, neuropsychiatry, behavioral neurology, movement disorders, neuro oncology and neuropathology.
The School of Medicine has all of the traditional basic sciences and clinical departments. We have very active residency programs in all clinical disciplines. State-of-the-art facilities for both inpatient and ambulatory care are included in the Health Sciences Center complex in very scenic surroundings. The faculty are very committed to educational programs. There is excellent interaction among house staff members, faculty, and students.
Morgantown, WV Morgantown is a small college town at the foot of the Appalachians. It's economy is vibrant and growing. Though the single biggest employer in the area is the University, the Centers for Disease Control, Mylan Pharmaceuticals and other manufacturing companies also have large installations here. Bike and walking trails, fishing, cross county and down hill skiing, and camping are all nearby. The University has a wonderful cultural program with dance, music and all the other arts. Football and basketball will keep everyone excited.
John F. Brick, M.D.
Professor and Chair