CONTENTS12 AMA
NEWS
Delegate Report
14 Marshall University Joan C . Edwards School of Medicine
16 West Virginia University College of Law
54 West Virginia University School of Medicine
58 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
SCIENTIFIC
18 Exploring Resident Physician Wellness at an Allopathic Medical School in West Virginia : A Qualitative Study
26 Psychological Impact of Coronavirus Disease-2019 on Healthcare Workers
32 Factors Influencing the Decision to Practice Medicine in West Virginia : Findings from a Statewide Survey of Physicians
42 Factors Influencing the Decision to Practice Medicine in West Virginia : Training Experiences
INSIDE WVSMA
6 Editor ’ s Letter : Physician Wellness
8 Message from the President : On Healthcare Quality , Patient Safety , and the Guardians of Healthcare
60 West Virginia State Medical Association Manuscript Guidelines
* The research included in any editorial labeled “ News ” has not been peer reviewed by the West Virginia Medical Journal Publications Committee .
“ This special issue was created from articles submitted after a call for papers about physician wellness . Strategies to promote well-being are now being incorporated into our medical schools and residency programs . Taking care of ourselves likely matters even more so after we conclude our training . Physician wellness must remain a priority throughout our careers so we are able to care for our patients optimally .“
– Dr . Linda S . Nield , Editor in Chief