WVU Smoke Free Campus – New rules took effect on WVU campus on August 1^st. In addition to being tobacco free, WVU will also be smoke-free as e-cigarettes and vapor products are now prohibited.

Peer-Assisted Learning Service (PALS tutoring program) is looking for new tutors and leaders. We plan on hiring several peer tutors and two PALS co-leaders who will help organize the PALS program. Tutoring sessions will occur approximately two times each week at a designated time and place. Tutors are not expected to be available each and every session. Tutors will be paid $10 an hour. Interested?? Please submit application to student services.

OSHA and HIPAA must be renewed yearly per hospital requirements. You must renew via SOLE by August 31, 2019. Upload your completion certificate to your e-value portfolio – Under Competencies – Systems-based Practice – OSHA & HIPPA.

Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday. This year the market will be moved closer to the HSC North Pylons entrance.

Appointments Offered for Medical students. Confidential, private appointments for initial assessments, triage and brief interventions for students experiencing life stress, mental illness or problems with alcohol or substance use. Email for an appointment or call (304) 293-1111. Appointments will be held in Suite 1256, HSC South. Visit the BWell SOLE site for more information.

MS4 Class of 2020

Order Your ERAS Transcript In preparation for your ERAS application, you will need to have a specific ERAS Transcript that can only be requested by Student Services. Unfortunately, you can not order this online. Please complete the attached form and return it to Christina with a money order for $12 made out to West Virginia University by August 15, 2019.

Residency Application Dates to remember. September 5 – Applications open; September 15 NRMP opens; October 1 - MSPEs are released to residency programs.

MS3 Class of 2021

OSHA and HIPAA must be renewed yearly per hospital requirements. You must renew via SOLE by August 31, 2019. Upload your completion certificate to your e-value portfolio – Under Competencies – Systems-based Practice – OSHA & HIPPA.

MS2 Class of 2022

SAVE THE DATE for Professional & Career Development 2.0 will be held Monday, September 9 from 3-6:30pm. Dinner will be provided.

OSHA and HIPAA must be renewed yearly per hospital requirements. You must renew via SOLE by August 31, 2019. Upload your completion certificate to your e-value portfolio – Under Competencies – Systems-based Practice – OSHA & HIPPA.

MS1 Class of 2023

Check out the links below for pictures from your first day of Professional Development Week and Adventure Camp:

https://wvumedschool.smugmug.com/organize/MD-Student-Services/HSC-Orientation/2019

https://wvumedschool.smugmug.com/organize/MD-Student-Services/Orientation-Camp/2019

MS1 resource website available From scoping out your secret study spot, to deciding where the grab the best cup of coffee on campus—we have the resources and links you need to make your transition from undergrad to med school even smoother. View the Professional and Career Development Week Resource Page

My MD to Be. Remember to sign up for our newest wellness service called My MD to Be.