March 21st 2017 - #17-12
SoM Community News and Happenings
STUDENT ORGANIZATION HAPPENINGS: RSVP accordingly!
KUDOS!!! So many wonderful things have happened in the last days… engagements, new babies, fun Wellness Celebrations, White Coat Ceremony, Match Day Celebrations, and Talent Show!!! Remember to follow us on FaceBook and watch for announcements of photo gallery postings and press releases.
LAST CALL - COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Ophthalmology Vision Screening. Saturday, April 1, 9 am –1 pm, Pierpont Church of the Nazarene with Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Thuro. Questions? Justin Harvey: jharve18@mix.wvu.edu. More information and sign up by March 17 at https://goo.gl/forms/2tiFAEA75dB5Drbg1.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: National Health Service Corps scholarship program. Applications through April 27, 7:30 pm, EST.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED – MD ADMISSIONS SECOND LOOK WEEKEND: Friday, April 21st.
Welcome and help direct students - 8:00am – 9:00am at HSC; and/or Meet and have dinner with your future classmates -5:30pm – 8:00pm at the Evansdale Crossing Rooftop Octane Lounge. Interested? Aly Carpenter.
NEW STUDY ABROAD TRAVEL AWARD: The Global Engagement Office (GEO) at Health Sciences is pleased to announce that the application period for the Nancy Sanders Memorial Student Travel Grant and the Nancy Sanders Memorial Faculty Research Abroad Grant is now open. Study Abroad Travel Award Application
DISTINGUISHED TECHER AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN: Nominations open through Friday, April 14.
https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Survey/2431/ResponsesPublic/SurveyIntro?Guid=7ee875ab-edd6-4892-bb38-79f222aa0c7e
GHHS SUMMIT “Aging in Appalachia": All Students invited. Thursday, April 6, 2017, 9:30am-3pm in Charleston, WV. RSVP for lunch at https://sites.google.com/mix.wvu.edu/ghhs-summit by March 22, 2017. Questions? Sarah Lively.
2nd ANNUAL UTRAFEST: Saturday, April 22, 2017, 8A-3P. Register via this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekwPZE5446XhcRI7Hw-Qq77FH_MBh2_viXiSp1RHmehGhjCw/viewform. Questions? wvu.usig@gmail.com
HEALTH PLAN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY – Deadline May 1: If you are originally from the Health Plan Service Area and interested in practicing in the geographic area (all of West Virginia and parts of Ohio). You are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship. http://financialaid.wvu.edu/r/download/235669
Events
http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/calendar/?filter=medical-education#Upcoming
AOA Day – March 24, 2017
HSC RESEARCH DAY – March 23-24, 2017
ULTRAFEST – April 22, 2017
MED SCHOOL OLYMPICS – May 5, 2017
AWARDS CONVOCATION – Thursday, May 11, 5:00 pm, Fukushima Auditorium
CLASS OF 2017 GRADUATION: Friday, May 12, 2017 6:00 pm, Creative Arts Center
CLASS OF 2019 BOOTCAMP!: Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 2017
CLASS OF 2021 PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1.0: August 7-11, 2017
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TAILGATE! – October 14, 2017
What’s Happening – Morgantown
This link contains the details of the Organization activities, listed here by date.
WILDERNESS MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP Wednesday March 22, room 2157.
SURGERY INTEREST GROUP simulation events 3/23 5:30 pm STEPS, and 3/27 meeting noon, room 1901.
CIRA TERRA Medical Supplies sorting Saturday, April 1st, 11 am in Room JJB
MS4 Class of 2017
PROCESSING RESIDENCY PAPERWORK: Student Services can help you with your residency packet paperwork. Sheri will complete your degree verification forms. Cheryl and Kim can help with any notary work.
NEED A VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT LETTER for a mortgage loan, etc.? Remember to submit the request and all details/deadlines to StudentServicesMedicine@hsc.wvu.edu .
MATCH DAY PICTURES – photo booth, class pic, individual, for your purchase! See this link from University Relations.
GQ current completion rate is 92%! One of the Top 6 schools in the country!! Thank you.
GRADUATION INFORMATION coming soon to a class email near you!
MS3 Class of 2018
CLASS OF 2018 MD INVESTITURE CEREMONY: May 11-13, 2018.
GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 1- The Paperwork (aka M4 Orientation): Mark your calendars – Monday, April 24, 4-6:30 pm, multi-campus presentation. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. Please plan accordingly.
MS2 Class of 2019
LAST CALL - CHARLESTON CAMPUS M2 STUDENTS: Dinner meeting for you and 1 guest to answer questions re: upcoming move. Thursday, March 23, 6 pm, Waterfront Hotel Ballroom. RSVP thru evite.
WHITE COAT Photo Gallery: http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/md-student-services/event-galleries/white-coat-ceremony/
CLASS ELECTIONS FOR ALL THREE CAMPUSES: Email of intent to StudentServicesMedicine@hsc.wvu.edu stating campus and office desired by Friday 3/24. Speeches 4/5.
REMINDER WEDNESDAY: AOA will be holding a practice for the OSCE Wednesday, the 22nd, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the STEPS Center.
WHITE COAT THANK YOU NOTES: Don’t forget! No stamp needed! Drop them off at the alumni office- we will stamp and mail them for you. Questions? Gina
WHITE COAT PICTURES: Images can be viewed and purchased through April 10.
https://robertwilliamsphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/4106722/ Robert Williams Photography. 304.685.1159.
SCHOLARSHIP: Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program.
MS1 Class of 2020
SCHOLARSHIP: Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program.
What’s Happening – Charleston
CAMC HOUSEKEEPING STAFF APPRECIATION EVENT: Stop in Student Services this week and sign each of the Thank You banners.
HARM REDUCTION CLINIC: Wednesdays, 10-3:30. Kanawha Charleston Health Dept. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1POrU5dCdrwCu7AqtV82EBUSqh3P2u0DTEOvVC5CdEdQ/edit#gid=0.
MS4 Class of 2017
PROCESSING RESIDENCY PAPERWORK: Laura can help you with your residency packet paperwork.
NEED A VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT LETTER for a mortgage loan, etc.? Remember to submit the request and all details/deadlines to Laura.
GQ current completion rate is 92%! One of the Top 6 schools in the country!! Thank you.
GRADUATION INFORMATION coming soon to a class email near you!
MS3 Class of 2018
CLASS OF 2018 MD INVESTITURE CEREMONY: May 11-13, 2018.
LAST CALL - WVU-CHARLESTON FAMILY MEDICINE RURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM application deadline MARCH 31, 2017. Questions? Contact Telista Snyder: 304-388-4630, or Dr. Bors.
GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 1- The Paperwork (aka M4 Orientation): Mark your calendars – Monday, April 24, 4-6:30 pm, multi-campus presentation. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. Please plan accordingly.
What’s Happening – Eastern
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Berkeley Medical Center Health Promotions is planning the Truffle Shuffle 5k for April 29 in downtown Martinsburg. Dana DeJarnett at DDeJarnett@wvumedicine.org 304-264-1287, ext 31814
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Health Fairs sponsored by Shepherd School of Nursing. Thu. Mar. 30th. Cara Burker.
COLLEGE OF SURGEONS meeting opportunity - The West Virginia Chapter American College of Surgeons is pleased to announce that they will again sponsor medical students’ attendance at the 2017 Annual Meeting May 11, 12, 13 at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Email Eastern Student Services if you are interested.
STEPPING STONES: Volunteers needed - Street Rounds- Tu. Immanuel’s House, Mon. reserve a time wvusteppingstones@gmail.com
MS4 Class of 2017
PROCESSING RESIDENCY PAPERWORK: Student Services can help you with your residency packet paperwork. Jane will complete your degree verification forms. Michelle can help with any notary work.
NEED A VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT LETTER for a mortgage loan, etc.? Remember to submit the request and all details/deadlines to Michelle.
GQ current completion rate is 92%! One of the Top 6 schools in the country!! Thank you.
GRADUATION INFORMATION coming soon to a class email near you!
MS3 Class of 2018
CLASS OF 2018 MD INVESTITURE CEREMONY: May 11-13, 2018.
GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 1- The Paperwork (aka M4 Orientation): Mark your calendars – Monday, April 24, 4-6:30 pm, multi-campus presentation. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. The first hour will be video conference with all three campuses. Please plan accordingly.
TUMOR BOARDS - Every Thursday, 8th Floor class room, 12:00 noon -1:00 pm. Different speakers and topics. Lunch provided.
IMPORTANT DATES:
***NOTE EXAM SEQUENCE***
Mid-Terms - Mar. 24- FM – Review of take home test
Mar 31-April 1 - Eastern Faculty Development and Poster Session
April 24, 4-6 pm, GTR1. Multi Media Classroom. Mandatory for M3 students.
May 5th - OB/Gyn Practical Exam
May 12 - Sim Lab Trip to Morgantown
May 16 6 pm – Student MedChef presentation at Mini-Medical School.
Spring Exams- Jun. 5-Jun 16, 2017.
CUSHING:
SURGICAL MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY - Dates for M & M conferences for students in the Spring semester will be- April 14- (2 presentations) L. Rover, and T. Rutledge & A. Thiel and D. Yacoub.
JACQUES:
PEDS GRAND ROUNDS is broadcast from Morgantown every Wednesday 8-9 am. The first Wednesday is at the board room on the 8th floor of BMC. The rest of the Wednesday is at the ED conference room in ED of BMC. If you are on a Pediatrics Week, please plan to attend.
JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER - Attending Physicians Schedule.
Mar. 21-23- Dr. Baltierra
Mar. 24-28- Dr. Cucuzzella
Mar. 29-31- Dr. McLaughlin