Registration for the April 18, 2026, WVU Auricular Acupuncture Badge is now open for faculty, residents, and medical students

The West Virginia University Department of Family Medicine is offering an annual Auricular Acupuncture Badge, which is the first badge offered by the Department of Family Medicine and is part of the WVU Badge program that allows professionals and students to earn micro credentials to grow in their career and education.

This course is open to all licensed physicians, fellows, residents, and medical students seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills with the fast and effective use of auricular acupuncture for treating pain, stress, and/or addiction.

The one-day, hands on course will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the WVU Medicine Outpatient Clinic in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Registration is available through the registration site and CME is also available for those who are eligible. Registration closes on Sunday, March 1.

For questions about the program, contact Kim Sblendorio (kimberly.sblendorio@wvumedicine.org) or Sadie Sprankle (sadie.sprankle@wvumedicine.org).