Programs & Admissions
Investing in the Next Generation of Physicians
For nearly 50 years, the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has trained physicians who improve health across West Virginia and Appalachia. A new, purpose-built facility will bring together education, research and clinical training in a modern environment designed to prepare the next generation of physicians and expand care for the communities we serve.
Meeting the Needs of Modern Medical Education
The School of Medicine currently operates across multiple locations, limiting collaboration and access to modern training environments. A unified facility will provide the advanced technology, simulation and collaborative learning spaces required for today’s medical education and tomorrow’s health care workforce.
Strengthening Care for Appalachia
The new facility will support expanded training in rural and community-based care through:
• A new home for the Department of Family & Community Health
• Expanded resources for Marshall’s Centers of Wellness
• Informatics and population health research capabilities
• Community-focused training environments for rural and underserved populations.
Funding the Future
Construction of the new School of Medicine building represents an investment of up to $108 million to create a modern, purpose-built home for medical education, research and clinical training at Marshall University.
The project is supported through a combination of federal, state and private investment. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito secured $31.8 million in federal directed spending awards to advance this important investment in West Virginia’s physician workforce.
Be Part of the Vision
As the School of Medicine approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027, its new home will serve as a cornerstone for the next generation of physicians, researchers and health leaders.
Learn more about supporting the new School of Medicine building.