Eastern Happenings - August 25, 2026
Important Information:
Eastern Student Services
Hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Please stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee/tea or just say Hi! Don’t forget that your Student Lounge and Study areas here at the HSC Building are open for you to enjoy all hours with your badge access. Please enjoy Keurig, Ping Pong, Foosball and much more.
Sharps Injury reminder for students – Should you experience an actual, possible, or “just not sure” blood or body fluid exposure, report it immediately to OR staff in the room, go to OR Charge Nurse for assistance. You will report to the ER for immediate follow-up. Must address within 2 hrs! When registering, DO NOT GIVE INSURANCE CARD, “tell registration that the guarantor needs to be a company bill to WVU Student Health-BMC” so it does not get charged to your insurance. Be sure to notify one of the campus Deans or Student Services Staff. The full needlestick policy is in the WVU MD Degree Handbook on SOLE.
Absent reminder for students - Please remember that you MUST coordinate with Eastern Student Services and submit a formal excused absence request if you need to be absent from a rotation or education. This is required for ANY absence as we must keep track of it for your academic record.
Eastern Student Health Provider Reminders:
Primary Care - tell the scheduler you are a medical student. If ANY trouble getting scheduled, call Student Services to facilitate. You do NOT need to tell what you need to be seen for:
Berkeley County - Karen Miller, MD- Family Medicine, Primary Care - 5047 Gerrardstown Road, Inwood
Phone: 304-974-5000 ext 246011 https://doctors.wvumedicine.org/?FindADoc%5Bquery%5D=Karen%20Miller
Jefferson County – Thomas Park, MD – Family Medicine, Primary Care – 60 Maclaine Way, Shepherdstown Phone: 304-876-6343 ext 251001 https://doctors.wvumedicine.org/?FindADoc%5Bquery%5D=Thomas%20Park
Mental Health Services
University Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry - 2004 Professional Court Martinsburg Phone: 304-596-5780
Clinical Psychologist- Dr. Brian Creasy, PhD
Carruth Center Resources for Emergencies: https://mentalhealth.wvu.edu/
WVU Crisis Text Line: Text WVU to 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org/faq
Crisis/Urgent situations call 304-293-4431
Talkspace is an online therapy service that connects users across campuses to a dedicated, licensed therapist via private messaging and live video from a secure, HIPAA-compliant digital platform: https://carruth.wvu.edu/resources/talkspace
MS3 Class of 2028:
ASSESSMENTS
Friday, August 28, 8:00-10:00am: FM Calibrate Assessment 1
Friday, August 28, 10:00am-12:00pm: Peds Calibrate Assessment 1
Friday, October 16, 8:00-10:00am: FM Calibrate Assessment 2
Friday, October 16, 10:00am-12:00pm: Peds Calibrate Assessment 2
MIDBLOCK FEEDBACK
Wednesday, September 16, 3:00pm-4:00pm: Surgery
Friday, September 18, 3:00pm-5:00pm: OBGYN
Friday, October 30, 8:00-10:00am: FM/PEDS
MIDTERM EXAM SCHEDULE
Friday, September 18, 9:00am-11:00am: OBGYN/Surgery
NBME SHELF EXAM SCHEDULE
Friday, October 16, 9:00am-1:30pm: OBGYN/Surgery
Friday, December 11, 9:00am-1:30pm: Peds
Friday, December 18, 9:00am-1:30pm: FM
REMINDERS:
1. Please remember to update your case logs in E-Value regularly. All case logs MUST be complete prior to taking the final NBME clerkship exams as part of the course requirement.
2. Make sure you are filing out your required number of graded H&P’s for each clerkship in the Eastern Student Services office files that are assigned to you.
3. Please remember to return your Textbooks to Student Services when you come to take your exams.
Peds Grand Rounds
https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/pediatrics/students/pediatric-grand-rounds/schedule-2022/
Above is the link that has the schedule of speakers/topics. Call in number is 646-558-8656 and then it will ask you to enter the meeting ID 678 188 7494#. Zoom link https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/j/6781887494
MS4 Class of 2027:
Important Dates:
Research Department - will be offering Research Series monthly Zooms and in-person lectures/workshops designed to help you prepare for your research projects and provide you with essential resources presented by Elisha Pidcock. Please notify your preceptors of this requirement & make the necessary arrangements to attend (invites will be sent)
Study Design, Wednesday, August 26 @ at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom (invite sent)
Student Professional Development - Eastern requirement for all students to attend the following wellness lecture: Wednesday, September 3, 2026 at 10:00AM-11:00AM
"Minding Your Mind: Greater Wellness Starts with Mental Optimization" your personal well-being is just as important as your clinical knowledge and skills. Maintaining mental wellness, recognizing burnout, and developing strategies for resilience are critical components of a successful and sustainable medical career.
Presented by: Dr. Leudvig Sardarian, MD, MBA, FASA Chief Medical and Wellness Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs, Frederick Health.
Dr. Sardarian has a special interest in physician wellness, performance, and flow state optimization and will share valuable insights on maintaining mental health throughout medical training and practice.
Please notify your preceptor that your attendance is required. If your preceptor has any questions regarding this requirement, please direct them to the Student Services Office.
RSVP to Mary Frances mhorton@osteo.wvsom.edu by 8/31/2026
SAVE THE DATE: Research Symposium & Faculty Development Research Weekend – Friday, April 2, 2027 – additional details will be posted when the schedule has been finalized.
Volunteer Information:
Student Volunteers needed (at least 6) - Monday, September 14, 5-8p to assist at the Mini Med School – latest interventional treatments for stroke where they will be doing a food demonstration – MIND diet (combo of Mediterranean and DASH). Food prep 5-630p, Serve 630-730, Clean 730-8p. Please contact Dr. Lorenzetti rosemarie.lorenzetti@hsc.wvu.edu
WVU Medicine Pickleball Classic - Saturday, September 19. Volunteers are also NEEDED!
BMC Medical Staff has 4 registrations for the Pickleball Classic. Please contact Betsy Gambino betsy.gambino@wvumedicine.org know if you are interested in playing and which category Beginner/Novice or Intermediate/Advanced. First 4 responses will get the slots.
As a valued member of the WVU Hospitals East Foundation Corporate Giving Circle, your sponsorship includes four complimentary player registrations for employees, family members, or friends.
This year, we're offering two tournaments based on playing ability so participants can enjoy a fun and competitive experience at the level that's right for them:
- 8:30 a.m. – Beginner & Novice Tournament: Perfect for those who are new to pickleball or play recreationally and are looking for a fun, relaxed tournament experience.
- 12:00 p.m. – Intermediate & Advanced Tournament: Designed for players who have more experience, enjoy competitive play, or are ready to take their game to the next level.
No matter which tournament you choose, participants will enjoy a great day of pickleball while supporting scholarships for local students through the WVU Hospitals East Foundation.
To reserve your complimentary registrations, simply send Betsy each participant's information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Shirt size and hat size
- Preferred tournament (8:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.)
If you have any questions about the Pickleball Classic, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Contact Betsy Gambino betsy.gambino@wvumedicine.org or More information:
WVU Medicine Hospitals East Foundation: 2026 Frank Sabado Jr., MD Pickleball Classic
Student Volunteers needed (at least 2) - Saturday, October 3, 10a-12n to work at a local Cancer Society health fair in Shepherdstown at a local church where they will be doing a food demonstration on foods known to be helpful for cancer prevention. Please contact Dr. Lorenzetti rosemarie.lorenzetti@hsc.wvu.edu
ACS (American Cancer Society) –Looking for a Relay for Life team www.relayforlife.org/berkeleywv contact Penny Horner 607-423-4311 penny.horner@cancer.org
HSTA- The Health Sciences and Technology Academy’s vision was founded in 1994 on the faith, resilience, spirit and commitment of individuals, communities, and universities throughout the state. HSTA is a 9th-12th grade STEM enrichment program built in West Virginia, by West Virginians, for West Virginians which encourage aspirations, opens doors, and empowers minority and underrepresented students and communities. The program focuses on increasing the number of underrepresented students who pursue degrees in Health Sciences and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, with the long-term goal of increasing the number of health practitioners & advocates in the medical field locally. www.wv-hsta.org/ Contact Aaron Ruffner HSTA Field Site Coordinator, Eastern Panhandle 540-818-0224 email: aaron.ruffner@hsc.wvu.edu
Project Linus - Eastern Panhandle Chapter provides handmade blankets to children in the Martinsburg area. Blanket Days once a month on Saturdays to collect/label blankets. Help needed w/delivering blankets to different organizations in Martinsburg. Everyone is happy to teach you how to make blankets if you are interested. Contact Aashna Sudhakar asudhakar@osteo.wvsom.edu with questions/interest in volunteering
Stepping Stones/Good Samaritan Free Clinic –601 S. Raleigh Street, Martinsburg 304-264-4049. Volunteers needed every Wednesday at 5pm and first Tuesday of each month at 5pm. Volunteer sign up at https://www.goodsamaritanfreeclinic.org/ or email Doris Reimer doris.reimer@goodsamaritanfreeclinic.org or Mary Cummings mary.cummings@goodsamaritanfreeclinic.org