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Positions
Assistant Professor
- Organization:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Department:
- Pediatrics
- Classification:
- Faculty
Supportive Care Services
Assistant Professor
- Organization:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Department:
- Medicine
- Classification:
- Faculty
Education
- MD, West Virginia University, 2004
Publications
Publications
Abstracts
An Interdisciplinary Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Pediatric Palliative Care and End-of-Life in Kenya: Okinyi F, Dower J, Makory G, Orndorff C, Gallegos J, Indalo E, Musau H, Adhiambo C, Wangechi C, Rochford R, Sirengo B, Remick S and Mwanda. Okinyi F presented at ASCO and NIH Meetings 2018
Prognostic significance of the "surprise" question in cancer patients. J Clin Oncol 27:15s, 2009 (suppl; abstr 9588) A. H. Moss, J. R. Lunney, S. Culp, M. Auber, S. Kurian, J. Rogers, J. Dower, J. Abraham; West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Following abstracts submitted for West Virginia AAP Resident Research Contest 2007 but not picked to present at the state conference:
Adults with Congenital Heart Disease in Appalachia. Dower JM, Gudausky TM, Cottrell L, Rhodes LA; Div. of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics,
West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
Project JOHN D. (Joining Others Helping as National Donors). Dower JM, Raviendran R, Konnur N; Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University
School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa—a life full of discovery—learning from Gavin’s story: Case Report. Dower JM, Someshwar S; Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
Submitted for West Virginia ACP 2007 and presented as poster presentations Clinical Diagnosis to Hospice in Less Than Five Hours! Joshua Dower,MD, Associate, Matthew Smith, Associate, Laura Davisson, MD, Member, Department of Medicine, WVU, Morgantown, WV
My Wife Has Pet Goats! Joshua Dower, MD, Associate, Josephine Reece, Medical Student, Michael Petrosky, Medical Student, Laura Davisson, MD, Member, Department of Medicine, WVU, Morgantown, WV
Technical Reports and Conference Proceedings
Measuring intensive care unit palliative care: have we set the bar too low?
Crit Care Med. 2012 Apr; 40(4):1343-5. Rosen DA, Dower JM, Parker JE, Moss AH Comment on Crit Care Med. 2012 Apr; 40(4):1105-12.
Pediatric Pain Management.
Pediatr Ann. 2011 May; 40(5):243-52. Rosen DA, Dower J
Prognostic significance of the "surprise" question in cancer patients.
J Palliat Med. 2010 Jul; 13(7):837-40. Moss AH, Lunney JR, Culp S, Auber M, Kurian S, Rogers J, Dower J, Abraham J.
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis in 2 White Men After Treatment for Hyperthyroidism With Total Thyroidectomy and Radioactive Iodine.
Endocrinologist. 17(5):255-257, September/October 2007. Celebi-Onder, Songul MD; Dower, Joshua Michael MD; Jackson, Timothy Kevin MD (Dr. Jackson - poster presentation - June 2007 at The Endocrine Society's 89th Annual Meeting)
Editorials
2007 NMPRA Advocacy Award Winner Essay: Literacy for End-of-Life. The Med-Peds Perspective, Volume 9, Number 1, Fall 2007 Page 8-9
2004 West Virginia University School of Medicine In Touch Alumni Magazine – Spring/Summer Edition Cover Story and Article – Doctor Day Care
Awards
Awards & Honors
2016 WVU Medicine - Ruby Memorial Hospital Bravo Award, Mono-mono Twin Organ Donation Team, Dr. Holls, Maureen Schmitt, Dr. Joshua Dower, Christy Orndorff, Tamra Wilson, Connie Moats, Marcie Hughes, and Dr. Brancazio
2016 WVU Medicine Performance Improvement Team Award for Exemplary Inpatient Outcomes
2014 Honoree - John Michael Moore Trauma Center - Circle of Care Award - Paige Snider
2013 Bravo Team Award June 2013 - WVU Children's Hospital - Facilitated Luke Bryan visit to the hospital and medically assisted transfer to his concert in March 2013 - Michelle Hubbard
2013 Volunteer Service Award - WVU Department of Internal Medicine
Doctor’s Day Patient Recognition Awards
2009 Ms. Shelley N. “I haven’t known you very long, but I’m thankful you are in my life. Your kindness and understanding have helped me through a difficult time.”
2008 Elliott, Jessica and Angelina M. “We just want to thank you for the role you played in the initial diagnosis of my leukemia. You went above the call by comforting and educating us that very frightful night in the ER. And it was a special encouragement when you visited us in the BMTU. God has given you a special gift and heart for patients, and we are truly thankful that He showed us His love through you. Our God is bigger than leukemia!”
2008 Ms. Sandra F. “Dr. Dower - No words can express or say thank you enough about how I feel about the special doctors and staff at Ruby. Everyone treated us like we were part of their family. We love them dearly.”
2008 Ms. Kathy W. “He took care of my mother about 3 years ago and to this day whenever he sees me, he asks how my mom is doing. He’s so wonderful, I just had to send him this message.”
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency at WVU
2008 Nominated for Outstanding House Staff, WVU Department of Medicine
2008 Nominated for Outstanding Teaching Resident, WVU Department of Medicine
2008 Nominated for Outstanding Resident in Ambulatory Care, WVU Dept. of Pediatrics
2007 American Academy of Pediatrics Resident Section Anne E. Dyson Child Advocacy Award
2007 National Med-Peds Resident’s Association Advocacy and Service Grant
2007 AAHPM College of Palliative Care Year-Long Mentoring Program Award with Dr. Sarah Friebert, Akron Children’s Hospital
2007 West Virginia American College of Physicians – 3rd Place State Poster Presentation
2007 Chief Resident, Section of internal Medicine & Pediatrics WVU
2007 Outstanding Resident in Ambulatory Care, WVU Department of Pediatrics
2006 Outstanding Resident in Ambulatory Care, WVU Department of Pediatrics
2006 Outstanding House Staff, WVU Department of Medicine
2006 Outstanding Teaching Resident, WVU Department of Medicine
2006 Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary, WVU School of Medicine
West Virginia University School of Medicine
2004 Delegate Vicki V. Douglas Award for End-of-Life Care, WVU School of Medicine
2004 President’s Young Alumnus Award, WVU School of Medicine Alumni Association
2003 Member, Admissions Committee for WVU School of Medicine
2002 Medical Student Service Project Award, WVU School of Medicine, Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha
2001 Academy of Family Physicians Medical Student Community Outreach Project Award
2001-2004 John L. Lewis Scholarship
2001-2004 Avis D. Stuart Scholarship
Undergraduate
1999 Phi Kappa Phi – Outstanding Senior for the Top 5% of seniors at WVU
1999 Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society
1999 Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund Scholarship
1999 Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarship
1999 WVU Service Learning Fair Student Essay Contest Winner
1998 Eberly College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship
1997 Golden Key Honor Society for the Top 100 sophomores at WVU
1996 Phi Kappa Phi – Top 1% of freshmen at WVU
1996 West Virginia University Mountaineer Scholarship
Patient Care Information
Medical Specialties
- Cancer / Oncology
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Special Training
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Fellowship, Pediatric Palliative Medicine
Akron Children's Hospital, 2010 -
Residency, Residency
West Virginia University, 2008 -
Other Speciality Training, Teaching Scholars Summer Institute
West Virginia University, 2007 -
Other Speciality Training, Ethics Committee Member Training
West Virginia University, 2006