WVU School of Medicine's Dr. Shafic Sraj sworn in as president of the West Virginia State Medical Association

Shafic Sraj, M.D., associate professor of orthopaedic surgery in the West Virginia University School of Medicine, was sworn in by WVU President Gordon Gee as the 174th president of the West Virginia State Medical Association at the WVSMA Healthcare Summit held at the Greenbrier Resort on August 20-22, 2021.

P. Brad Hall, M.D., executive medical director of the West Virginia Medical Professions Health Program, is the immediate past president, and Lisa Costello, M.D., MPH, assistant professor of pediatrics in the WVU School of Medicine, was sworn in as the president-elect.

As he starts his position, Dr. Sraj has words of encouragement for physicians in West Virginia.

“Let us rediscover what unites us as we face our challenges and grasp our opportunities in order to fulfill our purpose and do what we do best – taking care of our patients and our communities,” he said.

Among several effective speakers, Dr. Sraj and WVU School of Medicine alumna and WVU Board of Governors member, Patrice Harris, M.D., provided thought-provoking sessions in line with the summit's focus on physician unity and diversity and inclusion efforts.

The WVSMA is highly active in promoting the health and well-being of all West Virginians and the physicians who serve the state and surrounding areas. Membership to the WVSMA and its committees are open to all physicians in West Virginia.