Gallery | President James W. Nemitz

WVSOM President James Nemitz talks with students and foundation members at the Nov. 5 Donor Appreciation Breakfast for members of organizations whose financial contributions made the Wild West Benefit a success, allowing WVSOM to raise scholarship funds, and for the lifetime giving leaders who have donated to the school through the foundation.

On Nov. 5, the WVSOM Foundation hosted a Donor Appreciation Breakfast for members of organizations whose financial contributions made the Wild West Benefit a success, allowing WVSOM to raise scholarship funds, and for the lifetime giving leaders who have donated to the school through the foundation.

President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., and his wife, Nancy Bulla Nemitz, dance at the WVSOM Wild West Benefit paid tribute to Bob Foster, D.O., who recently retired after 45 years of service to the school, most recently serving as its assistant dean for osteopathic medical education.

WVSOM's Wild West Benefit paid tribute to Bob Foster, D.O., who recently retired after 45 years of service to the school, most recently serving as its assistant dean for osteopathic medical education. President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., and his wife, Nancy Bulla Nemitz, attended the event, which featured live music, dancing, dinner and a silent auction.

WVSOM President James Nemitz, center, joins Dr. Bob Foster, at left, and guest for a photo at WVSOM's Wild West Benefit to Bob Foster, who recently retired after 45 years of service to the school,

WVSOM's Wild West Benefit paid tribute to Bob Foster, D.O., who recently retired after 45 years of service to the school, most recently serving as its assistant dean for osteopathic medical education. The event, which featured live music, dancing, dinner and a silent auction, was a fundraiser for student scholarships. WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., center, and Marisa Holland, D.O., joined in the cowboy hat tribute to honor Foster, at left.

WVSOM President James Nemitz stands with Mark Curtis, host of WOWKTV's "Inside West Virginia Politics" to do a TV interview about the WVSOM Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program.

WVSOM President James Nemitz, Ph.D., talks with Mark Curtis, host of WOWKTV's "Inside West Virginia Politics" about the Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program. WVSOM has signed a memorandum of understanding with 14 colleges and universities to participate in the program, which will better prepare their students interested in pursuing a career in osteopathic medicine at WVSOM.

WVSOM President James Nemitz, Ph.D., joins Leslie Bicksler, MSW, WVSOM’s vice president of human resources, and Hilary Miller, D.O., MPH, a WVSOM graduate and physician at Little Kanawha Family Medicine, a private practice in Glenville, W.Va. — at West Virginia Living magazine's 2023 Wonder Women event in Charleston, W.Va. Another Woman Wonder with a WVSOM connection, Sherri Young, D.O., MBA, FAAFP, a WVSOM graduate and cabinet secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health, could not attend the event.

Fairmont State University President Michael Davis, Ph.D., at left, and WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., shake hands on POMP agreement

Fairmont State University President Michael Davis, Ph.D., at left, and WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding that will better prepare Fairmont State students interested in pursuing a career in osteopathic medicine. The agreement, signed Oct. 27, will provide skills and credentials necessary for admission to and success in osteopathic medical school through the WVSOM Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program (POMP).

Leadership West Virginia class hears WVSOM President James W. Nemitz presentation

The 2023 class of Leadership West Virginia visited the WVSOM campus Oct. 26 for tours and presentations. WVSOM President James W. Nemitz speaks to the class.

The 2023 class of Leadership WV visited the WVSOM campus Oct. 26 for tours and presentations. The campus tour started with HealthNet Aeromedical Services landing a helicopter on the campus parade field for a presentation on HealthNet’s services and operation.

Leadership West Virginia brought its 2023 class to the WVSOM campus Oct. 26 for tours and presentations. The campus tour started with HealthNet Aeromedical Services landing a helicopter on the campus parade field for a presentation on HealthNet’s services and operation.

Dr. Nemitz sitting with students in front of fire in presidents parlor. All students face the president, he seems to be laughing.

President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., talks with a group of students in the President’s Lounge Parlor, located in the WVSOM Student Center.