Morgantown Happenings - December 7, 2021

Student Services will be open Monday – Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30pm. 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.

The Market at HSC will be closed and locked beginning at 4pm daily.

“The Rack” student food bank will be open starting November 20. You can find The Rack across from the Marketplace.

Pronoun buttons, safe zone magnets and stickers are now available in the Student Services Suite courtesy of the LGBTQ+ Center! Come by and pick some up today!

MS4 Class of 2022

REMINDER: Upload your flu shot documentation to the Castlebranch 2021 flu portal!

Contact Student Services if you feel you have too few interviews by the end of the month. We’re here to help navigate the interview season!

IPE and HIV Service Learning Opportunity. This activity is an opportunity for our HSC students to collaborate with students from other disciplines, gain experience working with a standardized patient with HIV and receive a $10 gift card to Chick-fil-a or Starbucks upon completion. Please let me know if you have any questions - Carolyn Kidd RN ACRN, Project Coordinator at ckidd@hsc.wvu.edu

Established to help address the rising costs of obtaining a medical degree, this need-based scholarship will provide $10,000 awards to twenty (20) 3rd or 4th year students underrepresented in medicine who are enrolled in a US accredited (MD/DO) program for the 2021-2022 academic year. Applicants must demonstrate their financial need by submitting their Financial Aid information, Student Aid Report, and any other appropriate financial documents for consideration. Applicants must also comment on how this scholarship would help to relieve the burden of tuition and living expenses, as well as advance their professional development. 2021 Applications will close on December 5, 2021 at 11:59pm Eastern Time. Click here to start an application: https://nmf.smapply.io/

MS3 Class of 2023

REMINDER: Upload your flu shot documentation to the Castlebranch 2021 flu portal!

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 scholar’s 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).

IPE and HIV Service Learning Opportunity. This activity is an opportunity for our HSC students to collaborate with students from other disciplines, gain experience working with a standardized patient with HIV and receive a $10 gift card to Chick-fil-a or Starbucks upon completion. Please let me know if you have any questions - Carolyn Kidd RN ACRN, Project Coordinator at ckidd@hsc.wvu.edu

Established to help address the rising costs of obtaining a medical degree, this need-based scholarship will provide $10,000 awards to twenty (20) 3rd or 4th year students underrepresented in medicine who are enrolled in a US accredited (MD/DO) program for the 2021-2022 academic year. Applicants must demonstrate their financial need by submitting their Financial Aid information, Student Aid Report, and any other appropriate financial documents for consideration. Applicants must also comment on how this scholarship would help to relieve the burden of tuition and living expenses, as well as advance their professional development. 2021 Applications will close on December 5, 2021 at 11:59pm Eastern Time. Click here to start an application: https://nmf.smapply.io/

MS2 Class of 2024

REMINDER: Upload your flu shot documentation to the SentryMD. You can email it to WVU@SentryMD.com

Friday, December 10th, Charleston and Morgantown clinical campuses will choose their block preference for M3 year. Check your email for more details!

Remember to complete your Step 1 Application process. Visit this site to get started. Then scan your signed form to Amy Drvar.

MS1 Class of 2025

REMINDER: Upload your flu shot documentation to the SentryMD. You can email it to WVU@SentryMD.com

Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation: Diabetes Summer Camp - Camp Ho Mita Koda is a coed summer camp for kids and teens with Type 1 Diabetes. Located in Newbury, Ohio, our overnight, day and family camps welcome boys and girls in grades K-11 for one-week sessions. Founded in 1929, Camp Ho Mita Koda is the oldest operating summer camp in the world for kids with T1D! A great hands-on opportunity for students with an interest in endocrinology or pediatrics would like to experience managing blood sugars and insulin dosing in a fun and active outdoor setting. Students will work with clinical diabetes educators and pediatric endocrinologists. Dates run June 5, 2022 to July 23, 2022. Housing and food provided. Full position descriptions and compensation structure can be found on the website or by emailing info@camphomitakoda.org. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2022 or until all position are filled. Website: https://www.camphomitakoda.org/

2022 Summer Research Extern Program – at CAMC! Applications available.