WVU Medicine’s Eastern Campus stands as a cornerstone for comprehensive medical education and superior patient care throughout the region. Offering diverse hands-on training experiences, the Eastern Campus features three primary clinical sites that cater to students, residents, and fellows seeking practical expertise.
Comprehensive Clinical Training Sites at WVU Eastern Campus
The Eastern Campus is strategically designed to provide a wide spectrum of medical training opportunities across its facilities. Each site offers a unique learning environment, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for aspiring healthcare professionals.
Harpers Ferry Family Medicine: A Hub for Rural Family Medicine Expertise
Nestled in the charming town of Harpers Ferry, within the community of Bolivar, Harpers Ferry Family Medicine serves as the central training location for the acclaimed Rural Family Medicine Residency Program. This clinic is fully operated by WVU School of Medicine Eastern Campus faculty and residents, creating an immersive and supportive learning atmosphere. As the largest primary care provider in Jefferson County, Harpers Ferry Family Medicine manages over 33,000 patient visits annually, drawing from the diverse population of the Shenandoah Valley. This high patient volume and varied demographics provide residents with invaluable experience in full-spectrum healthcare, from prenatal to end-of-life care.
For those in training, Harpers Ferry Family Medicine is an ideal setting to refine outpatient family medicine skills. The clinic boasts a robust team of over 10 board-certified family medicine physicians, alongside behavioral health specialists, pediatricians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists. Utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and pioneering patient instruction methods, the practice ensures residents are at the forefront of modern healthcare delivery. A significant advantage of the program is the opportunity for residents to build long-term relationships with patients, following them throughout their three-year residency and fostering a deep understanding of patient care continuity.
Berkeley Medical Center: Advanced Inpatient and Emergency Care Training
Located in Martinsburg, adjacent to the Health Sciences Center – Eastern Division, Berkeley Medical Center is a 195-bed non-profit acute care hospital. Serving as a crucial healthcare resource for the community, its 40-bed Emergency Department handles over 65,000 visits each year. Berkeley Medical Center is also the primary clinical site for the Eastern Internal Medicine Residency Program, offering residents extensive inpatient experience.
Berkeley Medical Center provides comprehensive services including full radiology capabilities with MRI, PET, and nuclear medicine, a specialized wound care center, a NICU, a 20-bed ICU, and advanced oncology and neurosurgery services. The recent expansion of its OR services, adding outpatient and main hospital ORs, enhances training opportunities in robotics, orthopedics, and vascular health.
Jefferson Medical Center: Community-Focused Critical Access Hospital Training
Situated in Ranson, Jefferson Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital committed to serving Jefferson County. As the sole hospital in the county, Jefferson Medical Center delivers a broad spectrum of clinical services within a close-knit academic medical environment.
Uniquely for a critical access hospital, Jefferson Medical Center offers advanced diagnostic services such as CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine, along with a full obstetrics service. Recent OR renovations and expansions have further supported growing surgical services, particularly in general surgery, gynecology, and orthopedics.
Your Future in Family Medicine and Beyond at WVU Eastern Campus
WVU Medicine’s Eastern Campus, with Harpers Ferry Family Medicine at its heart, provides unparalleled medical training across a variety of clinical settings. From the bustling emergency department at Berkeley Medical Center to the community-centric environment of Jefferson Medical Center and the robust outpatient focus at Harpers Ferry Family Medicine, the Eastern Campus offers rich and diverse learning experiences for the next generation of healthcare providers.
