About Us
Our mission is to deliver advanced, life-saving care to critically ill and injured patients across West Virginia and the Appalachian region. Established in 2015, the Institute brings together nationally recognized specialists and a full range of critical care services under one coordinated system.
Here for the region when lives depend on it
The WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute oversees care for the most seriously injured and sickest patients. Our highly skilled team of board-certified surgeons and critical care physicians provides advanced, leading-edge care for thousands of patients every year.
West Virginia sees high numbers of motor vehicle- and ATV-related deaths, fatal occupational injuries, and accidental poisoning deaths (including overdoses) each year, but the WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute aims to reverse these trends through research, education, outreach, injury prevention, and improved patient care.
The Institute also offers expertise in the design and implementation of systems of care for the “sickest of the sick” patients – the most critically injured patients who have sustained life-threatening trauma, requiring immediate and complex medical intervention from a specialized trauma team.
As the Institute continues to extend its range of support for medical centers throughout West Virginia and the region, a focus on the use of technology is expanding virtual care services across a range of hospital programs. Virtual care services allow outlying medical treatment centers to consult directly with highly trained critical care specialists from remote locations.
Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center
The WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute is proud to operate northern West Virginia’s only Level 1 trauma center – the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. It’s among only 100 Level 1 trauma centers in the nation and is the only American College of Surgeons-verified Level 1 (adult) and Level 2 (pediatrics) trauma center in the region.
Our Leaders
Under the leadership of Chair and Executive Director Alison Wilson, MD, WVU Medicine’s Critical Care and Trauma Institute leadership team is committed to delivering expert, compassionate care when it matters most. We lead with clinical excellence, innovation, and a deep dedication to serving the needs of our patients. Every decision we make supports our mission: providing the highest quality care in life’s most critical moments.
WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute Departments
Our mission is to advance critical care and trauma services, becoming a world leader in delivering innovative care, education, and community partnerships to rural, remote, and underserved populations.
Military Training
The WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute proudly provides clinical training for key members of the U.S. Department of Defense medical community. Recognized as a destination of choice for U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant training, we are committed to expanding opportunities that support service members’ clinical education.
Courses
At the WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute, we believe that training is essential to delivering high-quality patient care and is a core part of our mission. Through a variety of hands-on training courses and educational lectures, we support the ongoing professional development of our faculty, residents, and staff, ensuring excellence in critical care delivery.