James Robert Campbell II, MD

Professional Interests: Medicine: Hyperlipidemia, HTN, Vascular Disease (AAA, PAD, CVD). Preventative Medicine. Academic: Social determinants of health, inclusiveness, bias and micro-aggressions. Quality and patient safety projects.

Hobbies/Interests: Trail Running, trout fishing, camping, exploration of trails around West Virginia, cycling rail trails across Appalachia, kayaking, and skiing. Indoor: science fiction/fantasy novels, anime/manga, gaming (Xbox), strategy board games, and anything Marvel/DC. Travel: National parks across the United States and Canada to see my in-laws.

Strengths of Training at CAMC: The culture of CAMC (and West Virginia) is welcoming and warm. Within the program egos are dropped and there is a sense of family. Our program's passion is ensuring every resident has the well-being and peace to focus on education. Attempts at minimizing stress and having a clinical learning environment that is not only focused on patient-centered care but also resident education across the institution.

Life in Charleston: The proximity to outdoor-focused activities is incredible. Within a one-hour drive, you can be whitewater rafting world-class rapids on the New River Gorge, trail running/hiking some of the most beautiful areas on the East Coast, and skiing in the winter. In addition, we are three hours away from multiple cities (Pittsburgh, Columbus, Lexington, etc.) that give the opportunity for weekend trips. The city has excellent running opportunities, including a path on the river that passes in front of the state capitol. The most important positive about Charleston, though, is the people. Welcoming, warm, and helpful are just a few of the adjectives I would use to describe them.