The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute provides continuing medical education, outreach education and research support to physicians and allied medical professionals in West Virginia. Affiliated with Charleston Area Medical Center, the Institute was developed solely for charitable, scientific and educational purposes.

Graduate Medical Education: Offering 16 residency programs (allopathic and osteopathic including 3 dual tracks), the Institute has medical school affiliations with West Virginia University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic medicine.
The Institute currently enrolls 155 medical residents and has multiple clinical teaching affiliations for nursing and allied health professionals training within the state.


Continuing Education:
Through its education department, seminars, lectures and online programs are offered in-house, on the web and to outreach healthcare facilities throughout the state. Up-to-date information for all medical specialties is provided and feature Charleston Area Medical Center staff, West Virginia University staff and/or nationally-known speakers.

Medical Research:
The institute, through its research centers, works collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other health professionals to conduct research and clinical trials.

School of Nurse Anesthesia: This program is the first entry level nurse anesthesia doctorate program in the nation and has a 10 year accreditation status. The School enrolled the first doctorate class in June of 2008.  Successful students will graduate 36 months later and receive a Doctorate of Management Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DMPNA) from Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business.

CAMC Pharmacy Residency Program:
The CAMC Department of Pharmacy offer experiential residency training programs to include pharmacy practice, critical care pharmacy, and geriatric pharmacy.

Life Support Training Center:
The LSTC is an AHA certified training center and offers basic, AED, first aid and advanced life support training. Advanced programs are conducted in the Patient Simulation Center, offering some of the most advanced learning technologies available.

Center for Telehealth:
Administered through the Institute's Education Department the Center for Telemedicine is an interactive telemedicine network that provides opportunities for patient consultation and medical education through remote healthcare delivery sites in West Virginia.

CAMC University: The University was formed to provide an integrated and coordinated approach to non-clinical training throughout the CAMC Health System. It's focus to provide curriculum and organizational development and training activities that are aligned with CAMC's strategic goals.

Health Information Center: An online resource for health information. Archived articles, videos and links to other health resources are available on this online site. Access to health professional and assistance with scheduling appointments with medical specialist is available. The Center does not provide medical care or advice.

WV Nursing Leadership Institute: The mission of the West Virginia Nursing Leadership Institute Team Development Program is to prepare teams of nurses to effectively lead transformation in their organizations, communities and beyond. The 12 month program allows team members to remain in their current positions, while gaining the experiences, insights, networking, competencies and skill enhancements necessary to effectively lead teams in the workplace and community.

To receive information on any of our programs call (304) 388-9960 or email at institute@camc.org

Gift support to the CAMC Foundation provides funding of the Institute and its programs.
For information about ways you can invest in medical education and reseach contact the foundation
at (304) 388-9860 or email camcfoundation@camc.org

CAMC Health Education and Research Instuitute
3211 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, West Virginia 25304


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