April 9th 2019 - #19-14

SoM Community News and Happenings

2019 SOM DISTINGUISHED TEACHER AWARD Nominations are now open! Please take a moment to consider and recognize excellent
teaching/learning experiences at WVU SOM. Nominations are open through April 12.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! 2019-2020 JOHN L. LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP  Applicants must be needy students enrolled in health sciences who are the spouse, child, brother or sister of a present or past member of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) or United Steel Workers of America (USWA). Must complete the FAFSA and John L. Lewis Scholarship Application by April 15 and the HEALTH PLAN SCHOLARSHIP open  to ALL students

STUDENT ORGANIZATION HAPPENINGS:  RSVP accordingly!

Events

http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/calendar/?filter=medical-education#Upcoming

GRADUATION REHEARSAL: May 10@9:30am
MAY COMMENCEMENT: May 10 @7pm
M3 BOOTCAMP: Week of June 24

What’s Happening – Morgantown

Stress Management Workshop – Performing Under Pressure: How to Leverage Sports Psychology Principles in High Stress Health

Care Professions. Monday, April 15^th from 12-1pm in HSC North 4066A. Free lunch provided!

WELLNESS CLASSES. Yoga for the Professional Student. Classes offered at 3pm in Room G278. Register online. 

BWELL 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 2019

REMEMBER TO FILL OUT GQ by June 7. Your class is now at 92% completion. Thanks for taking the time to complete this survey by the
AAMC. It is critical to our accreditation and helps us best plan to meet student needs.

MAY COMMENCEMENT UPDATES: Visit the MD Commencement Page for all details and links associated with May Commencement. You
can find the all links for graduation through the MD Commencement Page.

MS3 Class of 2020

2019-2020 TERRY AND FRANCES SEELINGER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applicants must be residents of the state of West Virginia; pursuing a M.D. degree in the School of Medicine; full-time second, third or
fourth year students in good standing; and must not be related to the donors or to any representative of the donors by birth, marriage or
economic dependency. Three $4000 scholarships are awarded each year. Applicants must demonstrate: entrepreneurial instincts and abilities; acceptance of and adherence to work ethic; and strong academic promise through past performance. Recipients must express written
appreciation to the donors and provide a written progress report to the donors prior to scholarship renewal. The deadline for application
is April 15.

GETTING TO RESIDENCY 1.0 will be held Friday, April 26^th from 1-3pm in 1901. We will discuss Residency match processes, you’ll get your
GTR Handbook, and we’ll schedule your courses. This is a MANDATORY meeting. More details to come.

HOUSING FOR INCOMING STUDENTS:  If you have an open room and would like to advertise to the incoming Class of 2023, please complete
this form. Questions? Chrissi Baker

MS2 Class of 2021

2019-2020 TERRY AND FRANCES SEELINGER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applicants must be residents of the state of West Virginia; pursuing a M.D. degree in the School of Medicine; full-time second, third or fourth year students in good standing; and must not be related to the donors or to any representative of the donors by birth, marriage or economic dependency. Three $4000 scholarships are awarded each year. Applicants must demonstrate: entrepreneurial instincts and abilities; acceptance of and adherence to work ethic; and strong academic promise through past performance. Recipients must express written appreciation to the donors and provide a written progress report to the donors prior to scholarship renewal. The deadline for application is April 15.

HOUSING FOR INCOMING STUDENTS:  If you have an open room and would like to advertise to the incoming Class of 2023, please complete this form. Questions? Chrissi Baker

OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICPATE IN RESEARCH STUDY led by Dr. Hashmi and supported by students. The goal is to better assess the interest, education, and expectations in family planning, reproductive health and counseling among first and second year medical students at WVU. Access the survey here.

MS1 Class of 2022

OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICPATE IN RESEARCH STUDY led by Dr. Hashmi and supported by students. The goal is to better assess the interest, education, and expectations in family planning, reproductive health and counseling among first and second year medical students at WVU. Access the survey here.

CULINARY TRACK There is one opening in the culinary track for a current first year students

If you are interested, the application is online  and make sure you mark that you are a current first year student. Please email Michelle Alder to let her know you have filled out an application. Email Dr. Lorenzetti with questions regarding the track. There is a paid summer externship for 3 weeks with housing provided in the Eastern Division area (Harpers Ferry) from June 11 to June 28.

HOUSING FOR INCOMING STUDENTS:  If you have an open room and would like to advertise to the incoming Class of 2023, please complete this form. Questions? Chrissi Baker

What’s Happening – Charleston

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Medical Students are invited volunteer for the Au-some Family Fun Day at Camp Appalachia on Saturday April 13, 2019.  This event will raise autism awareness and funds to support summer day programs at Camp Appalachia for atypical children and their families.  The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast beginning at 8am. We need volunteers to help with the race, manning stations and helping with any bumps and bruises which may occur. The race begins promptly at 9:00am and we will need you at your station by that time.  The race ends by noon but feel free to hang out and have some fun! Please contact Renée Gorrell To learn more about C.A.R.E.S. (Community Autism Resources & Educations Systems), the race and Camp Appalachia

MS4 Class of 2019

MAY COMMENCEMENT UPDATES: The Alumni Association will be hosting an Investiture Reception following the Graduation Ceremony! RSVP accordingly. Visit the MD Commencement Page for all details and links associated with May Commencement. You can find the all links for graduation through the MD Commencement Page.

REMEMBER TO FILL OUT GQ by June 7. Your class is now at 92 % completion. Thanks for taking the time to complete this survey by the AAMC. It is critical to our accreditation and helps us best plan to meet student needs.

MS3 Class of 2020

2019-2020 TERRY AND FRANCES SEELINGER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applicants must be residents of the state of West Virginia; pursuing a M.D. degree in the School of Medicine; full-time second, third or fourth year students in good standing; and must not be related to the donors or to any representative of the donors by birth, marriage or economic dependency. Three $4000 scholarships are awarded each year. Applicants must demonstrate: entrepreneurial instincts and abilities; acceptance of and adherence to work ethic; and strong academic promise through past performance. Recipients must express written appreciation to the donors and provide a written progress report to the donors prior to scholarship renewal. The deadline for application is April 15.

GETTING TO RESIDENCY 1.0 will be held Friday, April 26^th from 1-3pm. We will discuss Residency match processes, you’ll get your GTR Handbook, and we’ll schedule your courses. This is a MANDATORY meeting. More details to come.

What’s Happening – Eastern        

IMPORTANT DATES: 

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.  Remaining sessions held at the ED conference room in ED of BMC.  If you are on a Pediatrics Week, please plan to attend.

Tumor Board – Thur., Apr. 11^th, 12-1pm, in BMC 8^th Floor Classroom.  Topic: “Duodenum Adenocarcinoma” presented by Dr. Sam Wanko (Hem/Onc) and Dr. Ryan Livengood (Pathology).

EPMS – Wed., Apr. 10^th, at Purple Iris – Martinsburg.  5:30pm: Registration, 6:00pm: Lecture, 7:00pm: Dinner.  Topic: “Hypertension Treatment Tailored to the Individual Patient” presented by Dr. Ajay Virmani, WVU Heart & Vascular Institute.  RSVP to Carol Joseph: 304-671-3837.

Surgical M & M – Fri., Apr. 12^th, 7:30-8:30am, in BMC 8^th Floor Classroom.  Topic: “Acute Appendicitis in Pregnancy” presented by Dr. Jan Kletter, OMSIII Madison McLachlan, and OMSIII Angelica Bialczak.

April Grand Rounds – Mon., Apr. 15^th, 12-1pm, in BMC 8^th Floor Classroom.  Topic: “Cancer-Cardiovascular Interactions: An Introduction to Onco-Cardiology” presented by Dr. Christopher Bianco – WVU Heart & Vascular Institute.

Community Mini-Med School – Tues., Apr. 16^th, 7pm, in Eastern HSC Auditorium.  Topic: “Colon Health and Colorectal Cancer: What you should know…” presented by Dr. Sam Wanko, Hem/Onc, WVU Cancer Institute-Martinsburg.

“Narcan Talk” – Mon., Apr. 22^nd, 5:30-6:30pm, in Eastern HSC Auditorium.  Community educational discussion presented by Dr. John Aldis to provide information regarding rules, procedures, and use of naloxone (Narcan).

Health & Resiliency Program Yoga (formerly Karma Yoga) – Wednesdays, Jan. 9^th through May 1^st, 5:30-6:30pm, in Eastern HSC Mountaineer Room.  Free sessions for employees and medical students to promote wellness.  Supplies are limited; if you have yoga equipment, you are encouraged to bring it to the classes.

Medical M&M – Fri., May 3^rd, 12-1pm, in BMC 8^th Floor Classroom.  Topic: “Sports Physical in Patients with Eating Disorders: Reaching the Goal or Missing the Mark?” presented by Dr. Jean Someshwar – WVU Medicine Pediatrics.

Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities

Student Volunteers needed Sun., Apr. 14^th, 9am, at the Clarion Hotel in Shepherdstown to assist with tear-down after the Children’s Gala.  If interested in helping for community service hours, please contact Dr. Nikki Arvon: alarvon@wvumedicine.org.

Volunteer Judges Needed – Practice Symposium for HSTA students to be held Thurs., April 25^th, 3-5pm, at Eastern HSC.  If interested in being a judge, please contact Erin Gaertner, Eastern Panhandle HSTA Field Site Coordinator, at erin.gaertner@hsc.wvu.edu.

Truffle Shuffle Volunteer Staff – Needed to assist in first aid tent for 2019 Truffle Shuffle 5K & Kids Fun Run on Sat., April 27^th, 7:30-10:30am, on the square in Downtown Martinsburg.  To volunteer, contact Dana DeJarnett: dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org or 304-264-1287, ext. 31814.

Relay for Life Volunteers Needed – Berkeley County: June 1^st, 12pm-6am, at Martinsburg High School; Jefferson County: June 22^nd, 6pm-6am, at Jefferson High School.  Assistance needed in a variety of areas, including setup/tear-down, registration, accounting, silent auction, and luminarias.  To volunteer or for additional information, contact Dana DeJarnett: dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org. 

Sports Physicals – June 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th, 5:30-8:30pm, location TBA.  Medical students needed to assist Dr. Cathy Funk and other physicians with providing sports physicals to high school athletes.  This is a great service to the community and has helped to bring health issues to light.

Stepping Stones/Good Samaritan Free Clinic – Volunteers needed every Wednesday at 5pm and first Tuesday of each month at 5pm.  New location: 601 S. Raleigh Street, Martinsburg.  To volunteer or for additional information: Ayita Verna (agverna@mix.wvu.edu). 

Fun Volunteer Opportunity – Jefferson County Community Ministries Food Pantry, 238 W. Washington Street, Charles Town.  3^rd Saturday of each month, beginning at 10am.  Volunteers will work with Dr. Maddie Humerick, Chef Scott, and others to assist the food pantry patrons to improve their nutrition status with monthly cooking demonstrations. Help needed with setup, tear-down, cooking process, and interacting with patrons.  For additional information, contact: Audreanna James, OMS-III (ajames@osteo.wvsom.edu).  Link to sign-up sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Oy08qTrHUmH-kuVsJOEJvtsf-K-wHhkgqtYLoiZDs9U/edit#gid=0.

Volunteers Needed – Chronic illness group and their support system is looking for speakers to give 45-minute presentations on the first and third Tuesday of each month.  Meetings held 9-10:30am in the Dorothy McCormack Center, 2^nd floor conference room.  Topics can be health-related, inspirational, supportive, educational about coping mechanisms, sharing a story/experience, or a fun activity.  Contact Debbie Maiorano at 540-535-5145 or deborahmm@aol.com if interested in volunteering.

MS4 Class of 2019

Class of 2019 Commencement – MD Commencement ceremony scheduled for Fri., May 10, 2019, 7pm, at the Creative Arts Center in Morgantown.  Please direct any questions to Amy Drvar (amy.drvar@hsc.wvu.edu).

Graduation Deadlines

May 1^st – All graduation requirements must be met.  Includes passing scores on Step 2 CS, CK, CPX, 100 hours of community service, and satisfactory evaluations in all 4^th year clerkships.

MS3 Class of 2020

VSAS Transcripts – If you need a transcript for VSAS, please contact Eastern Student Services office.

PEDs LP Required Simulation – Tues., Apr. 9^th, 4:30-6pm, in Eastern HSC SimLab.

Mask Fit Sessions – Tues., Apr. 16^th, in Eastern HSC PEP Rooms with Dr. Jim Wadding.  Watch your email for specific instructions, paperwork to complete, and schedule from Jane Horst.

NAU MODULE: Be sure to complete your required IV start on a patient in the hospital under nurse supervision.  Go to either Same-Day Surgery or Emergency Department at BMC to complete this task.

Mid-Semester Conferences

*April 9^th:

• Jacques Module

3:30-4:30pm, PEDs  *rescheduled from original date