January 26th 2016 - #16-4
SoM Community News and Happenings
THANK YOU, ALL, for your professionalism, resiliency, and good judgment during the recent storm!
WVU EMERGENCY TEXT MESSAGE SYSTEM: To sign-up http://emergency.wvu.edu/signup .
CONNECT WITH CLAY (aka Dean Marsh): All Students encouraged to attend: Thursday, Jan 28 12-1 pm, Videoconference on all campuses. John Temple, “American Pain”. M=1909 HSCN; C=2000; E=1025.
WVU STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION – MEDICAL STUDENT SECTION CONFERENCE: February 19-21, CAMC. Signup by Feb 8. Transportation to and from Charleston is not included in the registration fee, but you can use the google doc to make carpooling arrangements. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cDg_1w2ITRqlf0vJxeCzJpE93AvZRS5Yv83Au64SVl0/edit?usp=sharing. Questions? Yanhan Huang.
VAN LIERE & RESEARCH DAY: March 3-4. Abstract Submission February 5.
WELLNESS – EASTERN CAMPUS: All students invited. March 4,5,6 Ski Weekend. Questions? Joe Smoot.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ANNUAL TALENT SHOW! Monday, March 21, 2016; 6:30pm, Okey Patteson Auditorium. Please join us for this philanthropic event to support your talented classmates & receive an hour of community service!
ULTRAFEST - FIRST ANNUAL ULTRASOUND FORUM in Morgantown, WV on April 2, 2016. QUESTIONS? wvu.usig@gmail.com
Events
Calendar | Office of Student Services | School of Medicine | WVU Health Sciences Center
Gold Humanism Week: February 15-19, 2016.
WELLNESS – EASTERN CAMPUS: All students invited. March 4,5,6 Ski Weekend.
CLASS OF 2016 MATCH WEEK: March 14-18, 2016.
CLASS OF 2018 WHITE COAT CEREMONY: Saturday, March 19, 10-1 pm, Morgantown Event Center.
ANNUAL TALENT SHOW! Monday, March 21, 2016; 6:30pm, Okey Patteson Auditorium.
AOA Day: Friday, April 1, 2016.
EASTERN CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE: April 9, 2016.
GRADUATION WEEKEND CLASS OF 2016: MAY 13-15, 2016.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TAILGATE: October 1, 2016
What’s Happening – Morgantown
AMWA & PROJECT LINUS: January 27, 12 noon room 1909, AMWA and Linus Project are hosting a joint meeting. We will be making fleece tie blankets for newborns at the hospital to go home in during these cold winter months. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
RURAL HEALTH INTEREST GROUP MEETING Wednesday, January 27th at noon, 1905 HSCN. CARDIAC Project: Coronary Artery Risk Detection in Appalachian Communities by Dr. Neal. RSVP for Lunch: absheppard@hsc.wvu.edu by January 20th.
SAFE CLINIC VOLUNTEERING at Health Right clinic. Email wvusafe@mix.wvu.edu if you are interested in finding out more about dates for volunteering or have any questions about the program.
SURGERY INTEREST GROUP (SIG) will be having a meeting on 1/29 at 12PM in room 1107 (directions will come). Dr. Allison Wilson from Trauma will be giving a presentation on her experiences. Sign up below by 1/24 for food!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fjeL0FeSkPki1miDHGlnSjJGyp1dFny4TRpraBFDj7E/viewform?usp=send_form
MS4 Class of 2016
UNIVERSITY MAY DIPLOMA APPLICATION is now open for your submission. DEADLINE = MARCH 4.
NRMP Rank Order List (R3) now open. NRMP Matching Algorithm Tutorial. ALWAYS certify your list. NEVER leave a list uncertified – especially after making changes.
GRADUATION FORMS are due to the Morgantown Student Services Office by February 5 (12/23 class email with fillable word document). Please email, fax or drop them off at the office.
MS3 Class of 2017
M4 SCHEDULING ORIENTATION will be held on Monday, Feb 1, 10:30-noon, 1905 HSN. MANDATORY ATTENDANCE to discuss 4th year requirements and scheduling.
MS2 Class of 2018
PATHOLOGY POST-SOPHOMORE FELLOWSHIP: Application due January 28. Questions? Dr. James Coad.
EASTERN BASED M2 STUDENTS: Third Year Scheduling meeting February 22, 4:30 pm. Mark your calendars and watch for more information.
CHARLESTON BASED M2 STUDENTS: An informal meet and greet with current Charleston Division M3 & M4 students will be held at the Waterfront Hotel, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 a 5:00PM. Dinner provided. Please mark your calendars. Attendance is expected. Watch your email for more information.
STEP 1 APPLICATION Deadline March 15. Bring your completed photo form to Student Services for processing and certified mailing. (print name on the back of the photo before attaching)
EXTENSION - INVITATIONS FOR WHITE COAT TO PARENTS - will be mailed by the Alumni Office using the addresses you email Gina Slaugenhoup by Friday, January 29, gslaugenhoup@hsc.wvu.edu .
WHITE COAT CEREMONY INFORMATION & DATES: January 29 (extended) – parents’ addresses to Gina; March 14 noon – White Coat meeting; March 18 3-4 pm – White Coat Rehearsal; March 19, 10 am CEREMONY.
EASTERN OPEN HOUSE for M2 students is now scheduled for Friday, Mar. 25th, 9:30am to 3:00pm. Students will tour the Eastern Division, meet our current students and have a hospital tour and participate in Friday Education.
MS1 Class of 2019
NEED A WVU TRANSCRIPT? Need a WVU transcript for a summer experience application – Request Transcript online. Registrar hours at HSC 12:30-4 pm, room 1168-E (around the corner from Cavanaugh’s).
EASTERN OPEN HOUSE: Save the Date. April 9, 2016. 8:00am to 1:30pm.
What’s Happening – Charleston
ALL STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND: Connect with Clay: LUNCH PROVIDED, Thursday, January 28.
John Temple, Author of “American Pain” 12:00 - 1:00 pm Rm. 2000. Look for email on specifics!
FIRST MANNA MEAL Saturday, January 30th from 11:30 until 1:00 PM. St. John's Episcopal Church 1105 Quarrier Street. Questions? Amita Rajani.
KANAWHA COUNTY HARM REDUCTION CLINIC SUPPLY DRIVE!! Container 3rd floor lounge - cotton balls, brown paper bags, alcohol swabs, tourniquets, laundry and fabric softener containers (rinsed and dried out). Questions? Michelle Raney or Blair Saul .
CHASM starts the Sojourner’s Women’s Shelter. If you haven't already, please review the CHASM volunteer modules on the CHASM website. http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/charleston/student-services/chasm/. Sign-up by emailing me at cmpaluskievicz@mix.wvu.edu.
MS4 Class of 2016
UNIVERSITY MAY DIPLOMA APPLICATION is now open for your submission. DEADLINE = MARCH 4.
NRMP Rank Order List (R3) now open. NRMP Matching Algorithm Tutorial. ALWAYS certify your list. NEVER leave a list uncertified – especially after making changes.
GRADUATION FORMS are due to the Charleston Student Services Office by February 5 (12/23 class email with fillable word document). Please email fax or drop them off.
MS3 Class of 2017
ACLS BOOK: Please come to Student Services to pick up your ACLS book. The first ACLS session will be February 8, 2016. The first session will mainly be for students who names end in A-L. An email will be sent out to let you know specifics.
CAREER COUNSELING – M4 Scheduling meeting: Friday, February 5 @ 12:30-3:00 4th floor of the WVU Building, Lunch will be provided.
What’s Happening – Eastern
NOTE: With the historic Snow, students are advised to maintain communication with their assigned preceptors, as well at the Student Services Office. Please keep your safety first when reporting for rotations.
ALL STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND: Connect with Clay. Thursday, January 28. John Temple, Author of “American Pain” 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Bring a bag lunch. Rm. 1025.
Upcoming Educational Events at BMC:
Tumor Board Thursday January 28th Noon 8th Floor Classroom
Physician Symposium January 27th 530pm Holiday Inn Martinsburg (“What are the signs, symptoms, and health consequences of HPV infection?”)
WVU Pediatric Grand Rounds Wednesday January 27th 1st floor conference room
OB Journal Club- Thu. Feb. 18th- 5:30-7:30pm, RCB Health Science Center. Students assigned, Julianne Corcoran, Natalie Moffett, Nick Rubenstein, Joe Smoot
O B Journal Club- April 18th – Students assigned, Leila Famouri, Anna Alappat, Sam English, Kailey Yancey, Kelly Biedenharn.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPPORTYUNITY: Berkeley County Science Fair, Sat. Feb. 20th, 9-12n. Martinsburg High school. Please rsvp to Jane, horstj@wvuhealthcare.com .
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR STEPPING STONES – There is a donation bag in the Student Services Office for donations of personal hygiene items, socks, blankets, gloves, snacks and other non-perishable items.
M2 EASTERN OPEN HOUSE: Friday, March 25th. 9:30am to 3:00pm. Students will tour the Eastern Division, meet our current students and have a hospital tour and participate in Friday Education.
M1 EASTERN OPEN HOUSE: Save the Date. April 9, 2016. 8:00am to 1:30pm. We will be hosting a faculty development session, and Poster session. We hope everyone will be able to make it.
EASTERN DIVISION STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM: Questions? Contact Josh Roach or Rebecca Furby. Street Rounds – Tuesdays. Immanuel’s House – Mondays. Reserve a time through the Stepping Stones website.
MS4 Class of 2016
UNIVERSITY MAY DIPLOMA APPLICATION is now open for your submission. DEADLINE = MARCH 4.
Please complete your MSIV Rotation evaluations in Evalue. Your feedback is needed!
NRMP Rank Order List (R3) now open. NRMP Matching Algorithm Tutorial. Rank Order list should be entered and certified for your residency selection before Feb. 22nd. (Deadline Feb. 24) If you go in to check it, make sure your re-certify before leaving the page.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - Berkeley County Science Fair, Sat. Feb. 20th, 9-12n. Martinsburg High school. Please rsvp to Jane, horstj@wvuhealthcare.com .
GRADUATION FORMS are due to the Eastern Student Services Office by February 5 (12/23 class email with fillable word document). Please email fax or drop them off.
COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG - Please remember to log your community service hours in SOLE. You must have 100 hours to graduate.
MS3 Class of 2017
Upcoming Educational Events at BMC:
Tumor Board Thursday January 28th Noon 8th Floor Classroom
Physician Symposium January 27th 530pm Holiday Inn Martinsburg (“What are the signs, symptoms, and health consequences of HPV infection?”)
WVU Pediatric Grand Rounds Wednesday January 27th 1st floor conference room
OB Journal Club- Thu. Feb. 18th- 5:30-7:30pm, RCB Health Science Center. Students assigned, Julianne Corcoran, Natalie Moffett, Nick Rubenstein, Joe Smoot
O B Journal Club- April 18th – Students assigned, Leila Famouri, Anna Alappat, Sam English, Kailey Yancey, Kelly Biedenharn.
EASTERN STUDENTS SEMESTER DATES:
Jan. 28- Mon. AOA Meeting and Member voting 5:00pm Student Services Conference.
Jan. 28-Thu. 12 noon-“American Pain” John Temple, Arthur, MDTV, Bring lunch, Rm 1025
Mar. 4,5,6, Ski Weekend, Student Wellness Event at Timberline Ski Resort.
Mar. 18- Friday, Match Day at Purple Iris, 11:45pm (All MSIV)
Mar. 25- Friday, Eastern Open House for MSII Students. 9:30am-3:30pm Volunteers needed
for guides and sharing information on the Campus.
Mar. 25, Fri.- Mid Term Exams- OB/Gyn / Surgery
Apr.1- Fri.- AOA Day in Morgantown
April 1- Fri.- Mid-term Quiz Medicine / Peds Mid-Term
April. 8- Fri- Family Medicine Mid-term
April. 29- Fri. OB/Gyn Practical Exam
May 27-Fri. Medicine Quiz #2
Exam Finals- Jun. 6 through Jun. 17th.
Jun. 17, Fri- End of Semester, Lunch with the Deans.
IT Access at Frederick Memorial- Please contact Student Services if you have any issues with access. All information has been distributed.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING CAREER COUNSELING DATES:
M4- Scheduling Meeting- February, Eastern Campus, Date and Time, TBA
GTR#1- Friday, April 22nd, 2016- noon, MDTV to Eastern Campus
GTR#2-June/July/Aug.- Meetings with Dr. C for CV, Personal Statement, and Specialty choices discussion.
GTR#3- Sept/Oct- Eastern Mock Interviews by appointment, or can participate in Morgantown or Charleston if rotating there when offered.
GTR#4- Jan. 2017- Video Conference presentation available on all campuses: Match and SOAP review.