Eastern Happenings - March 10, 2020
Scheduling for 4th year items due to Charissa Davis - cddavis@hsc.wvu.edu
Schedules due : Friday, March 13th
WVU-CHARLESTON FAMILY MEDICINE RURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM application deadline will be MARCH 31, 2020.
Interviews will be scheduled in April. Questions? Contact Telista Snyder. 304-388-4630, Telista.snyder@hsc.wvu.edu or Dr. Bors at kbors@hsc.wvu.edu
CAMC/WVU INTERNAL MEDICINE, PEDIATRICS AND PSYCHIATRY RURAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Application Deadline MARCH 31, 2020. Questions? Please contact the individual clerkships.
For application email Jennifer Weiss Jennifer.weiss@camc.org
The WVU Department of Family Medicine is pleased to announce that the applications for its innovative Rural Scholars Program are now available. This program is designed for students committed to making rural/small town Family Medicine in West Virginia a career. Qualified MS III’s are eligible for a $10,000 stipend for their fourth year and facilitated admission to WVU’s Morgantown Family Medicine Residency. The Rural Scholars Program allows for an enhanced primary care experience in the 4th year curriculum as well as early integration into the residency experience. Deadline for application is April 1, 2020. Please contact Holly Maroon at maroonh@wvumedicine.org if you would like more information or an application
if you would like more information or an application.
What’s Happening – Eastern
Important Dates:
Peds Grand Rounds is broadcast from Morgantown every Wednesday 8-9 am. The first Wednesday is at the board room on the 8th floor of BMC. Remaining sessions held at the ED conference room in ED of BMC. If you are on a Pediatrics Week, please plan to attend.
BMC Tumor Board – Thur., Mar. 12th, 12-1pm, in BMC 8th Floor Classroom. Topic: “Management of Clear Cell Kidney Cancer” presented by Dr. Sanaz Sontani (Hem/Onc) and Dr. Tina Lu Ang-Rabanes (Pathology).
EPMS – Wed., Mar. 11th, at Holiday Inn-Martinsburg. 5:30pm: Registration 6:00pm: Lecture 7:00pm: Dinner/Meeting. Topic: “Coronavirus: A Review on a New Epidemic and How to Prepare” presented by Dr. Matthew Simmons – WVU Medicine/BMC Infectious Disease. RSVP to Carol Joseph: 304-671-3837.
Surgical M & M – Fri., Mar. 13th, 7:30-8:30am, in BMC 8th Floor Classroom. Topic: “The Safest Way to Get In & Out: Entry Complication During Laparoscopic Surgery” presented by Dr. Jessica Hott (OB/GYN Associates) and 3rd year medical students.
Grand Rounds – Mon., Mar. 16th, 12-1pm, in BMC 8th Floor Classroom. Topic: “Management of Osteoporotic Thoracic and Number Vertebral Compression Fractures” presented by Dr. Mark Lyerly – WVU Brain and Spine.
Mini-Med School – Tues., Mar. 17th, 7:00pm, in Eastern HSC Auditorium. Topic: “COVID-19 Coronavirus Update” presented by Dr. Matthew Simmons (WVU Medicine Infectious Diseases).
Lunch & Learn – Wed., May 27th, 12-1pm, in BMC 8th Floor Classroom. Topic: “Multidrug Resistance Bugs” presented by Dr. Matthew Simmons (WVU Medicine Infectious Diseases) and Dr. Aynaz Sianati (PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – WVU Medicine).
Health & Resiliency Program Yoga (formerly Karma Yoga) – Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Dec. 30, 5:00-7:00pm, in Eastern HSC Mountaineer Room. Free sessions for employees and medical students to promote wellness. Supplies are limited; if you have yoga equipment, you are encouraged to bring it to the classes.
Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
Stepping Stones/Good Samaritan Free Clinic – Volunteers needed every Wednesday at 5pm and first Tuesday of each month at 5pm. New location: 601 S. Raleigh Street, Martinsburg. To volunteer or for additional information: Cosby Potter-Davis – cosby.davis@comcast.net
Volunteers for HSTA – The local HSTA (Health Sciences & Technology Academy) clubs are looking for speakers to present at meetings in November. Presentations can be science or healthcare related. If interested, please contact Kenneth (HSTA Field Site Coordinator): Kenneth.emeni@hsc.wvu.edu for dates/times or additional information.
Fun Volunteer Opportunity – Jefferson County Community Ministries Food Pantry, 238 W. Washington Street, Charles Town. 3rd Saturday of each month, beginning at 10am. Volunteers will work with Dr. Maddie Humerick, Chef Scott, and others to assist the food pantry patrons to improve their nutrition status with monthly cooking demonstrations. Help needed with setup, tear-down, cooking process, and interacting with patrons. For additional information, contact: Dr. Audreanna James (audreanna.james@wvumedicine.org). Link to sign-up sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Oy08qTrHUmH-kuVsJOEJvtsf-K-wHhkgqtYLoiZDs9U/edit#gid=0.
Volunteers Needed – Chronic illness group and their support system is looking for speakers to give 45-minute presentations on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meetings held 9-10:30am in the Dorothy McCormack Center, 2nd floor conference room. Topics can be health-related, inspirational, supportive, educational about coping mechanisms, sharing a story/experience, or a fun activity. Contact Debbie Maiorano at 540-535-5145 or deborahmm@aol.com if interested in volunteering.
MS4 Class of 2020
Community Service – Remember to check your logged community service hours to be sure you have completed the 100-hour requirement for graduation. If you still need community service hours, contact Eastern Student Services for volunteer opportunities.
Financial Aid Seminar – Wed., Mar. 11th, 9-11:30am, in Eastern HSC Mountaineer Room. Lunch will be provided. 30-minute individual counseling sessions with financial advisor available for the afternoon. Please RSVP to Jane Horst (horstj@wvumedicine.org) for both the seminar and to set up an individual session.
MATCH Day – Fri., March 20th, at Purple Iris-Martinsburg. Guests may begin arrival at 11:30am. Official festivities begin with opening of envelopes and lunch at 12pm. As a reminder, be sure that you are registered for both the NRMP and ERAS. You must have participation in both systems for a successful match.
Graduation – Class of 2020 Commencement will be held Fri., May 15th, beginning at 7pm in the Creative Arts Center-Morgantown.
Eastern GQ Week – Mar. 2nd through Mar. 11th. Watch for emails from AAMC to complete this important survey. Bring in proof of completion during GQ Week to Jane Horst in Eastern Student Services to be entered into a door prize drawing held at the Financial Seminar on Mar. 11th. We look forward to having 100% participation!!
MS3 Class of 2021
V-Scans – Eastern Campus has been loaned 8 ultrasound V-Scan portable machines for student use during your rotations – 2 scanners each for Family Med, Internal Med, Pediatrics, and Surgery. The units are available for checkout in the Student Services office. Please contact Christa (christa.schwoerer.m@wvumedicine.org) or Michelle (alderm@wvumedicine.org) to sign out a unit for use on rotation.
Midterm Schedule
Fri., Mar. 13th
- 9:00-10:30am – PEDs
- 9:00-10:30am – Surgery
Fri., Mar. 20th
- 9:00-10:00am – IM Quiz #1
- 9:00-10:30am – OB/GYN
Fri., Mar. 27th
- 9:00am-12:00pm – Fam Med
*Mid-semester conferences scheduled for Fri., April 3rd.