Morgantown Happenings - August 24, 2021

Vaccination Self-reporting: By verifying your vaccination, you’re doing your part to create a safe campus community and help us open up more parts of the campus (rec center, library, etc…) and have more events this fall. The verification process takes just a few minutes. Please consider going to site, which details directions to report your vaccination status: https://assets.ctfassets.net/udw4veezvy46/4ptoXtURHjdE8zH5YOUGLX/6cf835cdaaa602653ea06a75fc6556ea/WVU_COVID-19_Vaccine_Verification_System.pdf

Student Services will be open Monday – Friday from 7:30-5:00pm. The Keurig will also be open during these times.

The Student Activity Center across from the Bookstore at HSC is now open. Ping Pong, Foosball and more are available for your enjoyment. Please wear a mask and ensure proper hand sanitizing when utilizing the activities

MS4 Class of 2022

ERAS applications will open for you to begin applying to programs on the first Wednesday of September (September 1st)

Programs will not be able to begin reviewing your applications until the fifth Wednesday of September (September 29th). Your MSPE will be available to the programs with their initial application review this same day.

Reminder, OSHA Learning Module on SOLE due August 31, 2021. If you have not already done so, please complete the OSHA training module on SOLE (https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Site/4343). This module is required annually.

MS3 Class of 2023

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Reminder, OSHA Learning Module on SOLE due August 31, 2021. If you have not already done so, please complete the OSHA training module on SOLE (https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Site/4343). This module is required annually.

PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY RURAL SCHOLARs APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

If you hope to complete your pediatrics residency at WVU in Morgantown, consider applying to the Pediatrics Residency Rural Scholars Program. Benefits include a $10,000 stipend applied to your Year 4 tuition, your creation and implementation of a rural scholars project of your choice, IPad for your rural project data, guaranteed acceptance into the WVU Pediatrics Residency Program, and more. The AAMC website estimates that the average cost of travel for residency interviews can be as high as nearly $12,000. The earned and saved money is great, the completion of a scholarly project is fulfilling, and the peace of mind from knowing you have matched at your number one choice for residency is priceless. Application deadline is January 31, 2022. If you want an application or more information, please email one of the co-directors (Dr. Emily Nease and Dr. Linda Nield)

MS2 Class of 2024

Reminder, OSHA Learning Module on SOLE due August 31, 2021. If you have not already done so, please complete the OSHA training module on SOLE (https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Site/4343). This module is required annually.

MS1 Class of 2025

Reminder, OSHA Learning Module on SOLE due August 31, 2021. If you have not already done so, please complete the OSHA training module on SOLE (https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Site/4343). This module is required annually.