March 22nd 2016 - #16-12
SoM Community News and Happenings
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2016!!! A VERY successful Match! Press info out! Pictures & videos will be posted here as soon as editing is complete.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2018!!! A VERY successful White Coat Ceremony! Press & News – enjoy!
ALL STUDENTS - SUMMER REGISTRATION instructions will arrive to your class list serves by the end of the week.
REMINDER - WVU MD LCME Survey: Please consider completing the 16-question survey. The survey targets tutoring services, career planning, and the new lounge. A high response rate is very important for our school! Current compliance rate is 56% (M1=76%; M2=39%; M3=63%; M4=46%). The class with the highest compliance rate (or, first class to reach 100%) will receive an additional $500 in wellness money. The deadline to complete the survey has been extended to April 6.
LAST CALL TO SIGN-UP - WELLNESS – CHARLESTON M3 – ALL INVITED! A white water rafting trip Saturday, June 18, Fayetteville, WV. Registration Deadline - March 25. Sign up here http://goo.gl/forms/WHEXz63mcU . Questions? Kirstie Cutlip, Brogan Walters, or Michelle Angeline
April 2 - “Inaugural WVU Ultrafest”: Questions wvu.usig@gmail.com.
PASSING ON SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: On Eagle's Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship is a local organization with the goal of providing unique therapies to children and adults with disabilities. We met Stormy, a mini-horse with bright pink shoes, last Wednesday at the Children's Hospital, and her trainers asked if we would pass along their information to see if any medical students would be interested in volunteering. We think working with this organization would be awesome but unfortunately we are moving on to residency. Questions? Blair Suter, Rudy Sanchez.
SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR DISTINGUISHED TEACHER AWARD: To place your nomination, please go to this link. Deadline April 15, 2016.
April 22 - MD STUDENT’S RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM: The link to join our team is: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY16SA?team_id=2004738&pg=team&fr_id=71374&_ga=1.97266140.238503019.1446003420. Questions? Meghan Davis. Britney Harris, Mary Noonan, or Rachel Whitehair.
April 29 - WELLNESS EVENT hosted by M3 Morgantown – ALL INVITED! A FORMAL PROM! Friday, April 29, 8pm-12am, Ramada Inn. "The Great Gatsby" Questions? Meghan Davis.
Events
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GHHS CONFERENCE: March 23, Appalachian Healthcare: Meeting the Needs of Patients and Communities Charleston.
AOA Day: Friday, April 1, 2016.
ULTRAFEST: April 2, 2016.
EASTERN CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE: April 9, 2016.
WELLNESS – MORGANTOWN CAMPUS: April 29, “The Great Gatsby” Prom.
GRADUATION WEEKEND CLASS OF 2016: May 13-15, 2016.
WELLNESS – CHARLESTON CAMPUS: June 18, Whitewater Rafting.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TAILGATE: October 1, 2016
What’s Happening – Morgantown
BAKE SALE – GLOBAL HEALTH STUDENT FUNDRAISER: Wednesday/Thursday, 10-1 pm. The proceeds will go to “For the kids” organization in Haiti.
EMIG trauma simulation workshop 3-5pm on Wednesday, March 23. Limited spots available – first come first serve. http://goo.gl/forms/6JDjCVqnM0. Questions? WVUSOMEMIG.
INTERNAL MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP Journal Club Thursday, March 24 6:30 pm. Amita Rajani.
YOGA & BREAKFAST - "Pains and Gains" on Wednesday March 23rd with a yoga session at 8:00am https://docs.google.com/a/mix.wvu.edu/spreadsheets/d/1UGe4VG7Ny0iZHhAMlJn35z159V-5qP2YJywCsUNLEGs/edit?usp=sharing . Questions? Jessica Patterson
PATHOLOGY INTEREST GROUP: On Monday 3/28 noon, Erma Byrd Conference Rm #2. Dr. Perrotta will discuss Clinical Pathology as a career options. RSVP to Asmittle@hsc.wvu.edu by Wed. 3/23.
PATHOLOGY INTEREST GROUP DINNER RE: RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: Friday 4/8 from 6-8PM, a casual dinner at Black Bear Burrito in Evansdale with a discussion led by Drs. LaSala and DelTondo on pathology residency programs. Your family is welcome to join us as well. Please RSVP Anne Smittle by Monday 4/4.
RURAL HEALTH INTEREST GROUP meeting Wednesday, March 23rd from noon to 1 PM, 1909 HSCN. "Medicaid Expansion in West Virginia" by Dr. Bias.
WILDERNESS MED INTEREST GROUP meeting Thursday, March 24th noon room 3067. Dr. Bill Rose, local ER doctor, Search & Rescue Officer and outdoorsman, will talk about snake bites and how to treat them.
SHAPE lecture by WVU endocrinologist Dr. Jessica Perini on prescribing hormone therapy for transgender patients, Wednesday, March 23rd at 12 noon in room 1905. Lunch will be available and everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP to Bradley Milam at bkmilam@mix.wvu.edu
SAFE CLINIC MEETING on Wednesday March 23rd from 12-12:30 pm room 1106 to discuss leadership and future for the next academic year. RSVP to wvusafe@gmail.com .
MS4 Class of 2016
REGALIA HAS ARRIVED at the HSC Bookstore! Stop by (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 pm) to pay and pickup; or call 304-293-4849. Additional shipping costs if desired = $7.50.
CLASS EMAIL WITH GRADUATION & RESIDENCY updates coming soon to you.
MS3 Class of 2017
M4 CLASS SPONSORED INFORMATION SESSION – VSAS, 4th Year, etc: Wednesday, March 23, 5:30-7 pm, 1905 HSCN. Both Student panel and split groups based on specialty. RSVP/Questions Meghan McMahon or Hayley Leight. Walk-ins welcomed.
GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 1- The Paperwork (aka M4 Orientation): ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. Friday, April 22nd, afternoon, multi-campus presentation.
CLASS OF 2017 MD INVESTITURE CEREMONY: May 12-14, 2017.
MS2 Class of 2018
REMINDER: please write thank you notes for your sponsors in your white coat pocket. If you lost the sponsor info, let Gina know. Bring your thank you notes to the alumni office and we will mail them for you, no need to purchase stamps.
EASTERN STUDENTS’ OPEN HOUSE at the Eastern Campus - Friday, March 25th, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Students will tour the Eastern Division, meet our current students for an education day, lunch and a hospital tour. RSVP to Jane Horst.
WHITE COAT CEREMONY PICTURES: View/Purchase April 1-May 1. http://robertwilliamsphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/2487921/ Robert Williams Photography 304.685.1159.
SPECIAL COMMUNITY/SCHOOL SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Assist a gross anatomy lab - MONDAY, April 11th, April 18th, or April 25 from 1:00pm-2:00pm (give or take a half hour on either end). Interested? kmmeigh@mail.wvu.edu.
MS1 Class of 2019
EASTERN OPEN HOUSE: April 9, 2016. 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
What’s Happening – Charleston
STUDENTS SERVICES CHARLESTON OFFICE CLOSED Friday, March 25, due to University Holiday. Contact the Dean on Call as needed.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Hudson Farms has partnered with the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition to start a mobile farmers market in Charleston. We need volunteers to perform blood pressure screenings for the low-income elderly population we will be serving. We will be visiting four sites once a month from June-September. Dates are tentative and will be confirmed and shared with you soon. Caroline Copenhaver (304) 382-3383 Caro.cope@gmail.com
MS4 Class of 2016
REGALIA HAS ARRIVED at the Morgantown Campus HSC Bookstore! Stop by (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 pm) to pay and pickup; or call 304-293-4849. Additional shipping costs if desired - $7.50.
CLASS EMAIL WITH GRADUATION & RESIDENCY updates coming soon to you.
MS3 Class of 2017
WVU-CHARLESTON RURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM application deadline will be MARCH 31ST.
Interviews scheduled in April. Questions? Contact Telista Snyder, 304-388-4630, or Dr. Bors, Dr. Tanner, Dr. Cusick-Lewis.
GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 1- The Paperwork (aka M4 Orientation): ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. Friday, April 22nd, afternoon, multi-campus presentation.
What’s Happening – Eastern
POSTER SESSION AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Friday, April 8th. Set-up posters and viewing 5:00pm.
THE EASTERN SPRING OPEN HOUSE for MSI: Sat, April 9th from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm; faculty development session and Poster session. Volunteer guides needed.
STEPPING STONES: Volunteers needed - Street Rounds- Tu. Immanuel’s House, Mon. reserve a time wvusteppingstones@gmail.com
MS4 Class of 2016
REGALIA HAS ARRIVED at the Morgantown Campus HSC Bookstore! Stop by (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 pm) to pay and pickup; or call 304-293-4849. Additional shipping costs if desired = $7.50.
CLASS EMAIL WITH GRADUATION & RESIDENCY updates coming soon to you.
Volunteers needed for the morning of March 25th from 9:30 – 10:30 am to assist with a tour at BMC for the Eastern Class of 2018. Jane.
MS3 Class of 2017
GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 1- The Paperwork (aka M4 Orientation): ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. Friday, April 22nd, afternoon, multi-campus presentation.
M3 EASTERN STUDENTS UPCOMING SEMESTER DATES:
Mar. 25- Friday, Eastern Open House for MSII Students. 9:30am-3:30pm. Volunteers needed for guides.
Mar. 25, Fri.- Mid Term Exams- OB/Gyn / Surgery
pr.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.
CUSHING - EKG Lecture: Thu. Mar. 24th, 4:00-5:00pm, Multi Media Classroom. Dr. Mishra.
JACQUES: Please make a note that the OB/Gyn practical will be held on Fri. April 29th, 10-12pm-at the Health Science Center with Dr. Merzouk and Dr. Janoo.
M & M – Friday, April 8th 7:30 am – 8th floor classroom. MS III student presenter – Brandi Findley and Nick Burock. Please see Dr. Turner for your case presentation. Title and objectives to Betsy Gambino by Wednesday, March 30th.
Cushing- UHP Berkeley Medical Center Inpatient Team Coverage for students scheduled with the BMC hospitalist group.
Mar. 29 - April 4 - Dr. Ristroph
April 5 - April 11 - Dr. Reidy
April 12 - April 18 - Dr. Arvon
April 19 - April 25 - Dr. Ristroph
April 26 - May 2 - Dr. Reidy
IMPORTANT UPCOMING CAREER COUNSELING DATES:
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. 2016- Video Conference presentation available on all campuses: Match and SOAP review.