Welcome home to the School of Medicine

The annual West Virginia University School of Medicine M.D. Alumni Weekend gave alumni an opportunity to celebrate achievements, renew relationships and honor the Distinguished Alumnus Award winner, Laurie Gutmann, M.D. during the Alumni Banquet.

Dr. Gutmann is a member of the class of 1986. View Dr. Gutmann's profile

Chancellor and Executive Dean Clay Marsh spoke about how the generosity of our alumni help students offset student debt and encouraged attendees to explore how to connect and help current students with scholarship giving opportunities.

The classes of 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019 all celebrated reunions along with the two-year School alumni.

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Third-year medical student Michael Grimm spoke at the 2024 M.D. Alumni Weekend, addressing attendees about the power of scholarships and sharing thanks on behalf of his classmates.

"This Mountaineer family is one that I am honored to be a part of, and I know I’ll carry the values I learned here into my everyday work as a physician," Grimm said. "Your impact extends far beyond the walls of the HSC, and you’ve undoubtedly touched countless lives. We are so grateful for your continued support and are fully aware of the mandate to pass forward this generosity. We look forward to continued partnership and collaboration with you in the hospital, the OR, the clinic, and the tailgates."

To read Michael's full address to alumni, view his profile.

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