Jason Likens, MD

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Medicine

Classification:

Faculty

• Stueckle, T. A., Likens J., Foran C.M. Limb regeneration and molting  processes under chronic methoprene exposure in the mud fiddler crab, Uca pugnax. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology- Part C: Toxicology and Pharmacology, 147C (3): 366-377, Apr. 2008.

Academic Honors

• West Virginia University, Department of Medicine Outstanding House Staff Award              2016

• Mountain Honorary                                                                                           9/08 – present
• Selection based upon nomination by fellow members for outstanding service and commitment to WVU.

• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society                                                                          5/08 – present  
• Selection based upon academic excellence.

• Vicki V. Douglas Award recipient                                                                     5/2013
• In recognition of a fourth year medical student who has demonstrated exemplary compassion for dying patients and outstanding knowledge and skills in palliative care.

• Order of Augusta                                                                                              5/08
• Highest honor bestowed upon WVU undergraduates; 1 of 8 graduating seniors selected.

• Foundation Outstanding Senior                                                                          5/08    
• Selection based upon academic achievements and service; 1 of 50 graduating seniors selected.

• Ronald E. McNair Scholar                                                                                3/07 – 5/08
• Selection based on interest in post-graduate research, potential doctoral candidates, and academic achievement.

• West Virginia University Honors Program                                                         6/05 – 5/08

• Dr. Isaiah A. Wiles Scholarship recipient                                                            8/07
• Competitive scholarship for Biology majors from Preston County, WV with preference for those desiring a career in a health profession or public service.            

• Promise and Mountaineer Scholarship recipient                                                  8/04
• Competitive scholarship based upon high school G.P.A. and SAT / ACT scores.

Dr. Jason W. Likens is currently an Assistant Professor in the Section of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine. He attended medical school at West Virginia University, School of Medicine, and he completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at West Virginia University. His interests include hospital medicine and caring for patients across the state of West Virginia.

• Critical Care research – WVU, School of Medicine                                            2/11 – 6/13 
• Assessing influence of time to treatment, co-morbidities, and other perioperative risk factors on morbidity and mortality of critically ill patients. Advisor: Dr. Michael Mascia.

• Research assistant – WVU, Department of Biology                                            6/07 – 5/08
• Research assistant completing an Honor’s thesis and McNair Scholars Program project investigating the human bioaccumulation of mercury due to coal-fired power plants, coal-fired industrial facilities, and other known sources of mercury exposure.

• Research assistant – WVU, Department of Biology                                            1/06 – 12/06
• Research assistant investigating the impact of methoprene, an endocrine-disrupting pesticide used to control mosquito populations, on the fiddler crab Uca pugnax.