Nicholas D. Mains , DO

Assistant Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Medicine

Classification:

Faculty

Assistant Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Pediatrics

Classification:

Staff

• DO, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2014

HONORS & AWARDS

Pediatric Ward Senior of the Year 2017-2018

Sigma Sigma Phi Honors Society, 2011-2014

Within the top 25% of class, while keeping above a 3.8 GPA and volunteering at a minimum of three events per year.

Distinguished Student Scholar Award in Pediatrics

Each year three Via College of Osteopathic Medicine students receive the Distinguished Student Scholar award in each of the third year core disciplines. Students receiving this award achieved an Honors evaluation in this discipline, been evaluated by the rotation site as one of the top students, provide consistent compassionate care to patients, are respectful and empowering to office and/or hospital staff, organize and participate in additional student activities, such as outreach programs, appropriate to this specialty and exemplify the osteopathic philosophy.

SOMA Mission Trip Scholarship (2012)

Wrote a letter describing “Why you want to attend a Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic”.  I received compensation towards the trip.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

AAP American Academy of Pediatrics

ACP American College of Physicians

Nick is from Scottdale, PS.  He attended  VCOM prior to starting a combined Med-Peds Program ar WVU.  He plans on working as a Med-Peds Hospitalist.  In his free tme, he enjoys spending time with his family hiking and swimming.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Researcher in the lab of Dr. Susan Mayo Rankin, PhD (Summer 2009)

Experienced how the research process begins by performing experiments on insects. I did research on the harmful but legal chemical BPA, and how it affected the testes and ovaries of earwigs.  This experience gave me a good outlook and appreciation on how the research process starts and how drugs will end up in clinical trials in my office someday.

Medical Specialties

• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics

Board Certifications

• Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics