June 25th 2019 - #19-25
SoM Community News and Happenings
STUDENT ORGANIZATION HAPPENINGS: RSVP accordingly!
Events
http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/calendar/?filter=medical-education#Upcoming
M3 BOOTCAMP: Week of June 24
M1 PCD WEEK: July 31- August 8
OATH CEREMONY: August 8
What’s Happening – Morgantown
OSHA and HIPAA must be renewed yearly per hospital requirements. You must renew via SOLE by August 31, 2019. Upload your completion certificate to your e-value portfolio – Under Competencies – Systems-based Practice – OSHA & HIPPA.
FARMER’S MARKET will be held every Wednesday. This year the market will be moved closer to the HSC North Pylons entrance.
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 2020
GTR 2.0 – One on One Meetings with the Dean will begin scheduling soon. Watch your email for your Dean assignment and how to schedule your appointment.
CPX SCHEDULING will take place through SOLE on July 1. You’ll receive instructions through email prior to this date.
RESIDENCY APPLICATION DATES to remember. September 5 – Applications open; September 15 NRMP opens; October 1 - MSPEs are released to residency programs.
MS3 Class of 2021
BOOTCAMP – Week of June 24th. Contact Amy with any questions
MS2 Class of 2022
Congratulations on finishing your first year!! Enjoy your summer experiences.
MS1 Class of 2023
Welcome Class of 2023! Professional & Career Development Week will begin on Wednesday, July 31st. Registration will begin at 7:45 am in the Pylons. Watch the Doc is In for updates.
What’s Happening – Charleston
For Charleston Happenings on Campus please click the link:
https://www.facebook.com/WVUCharlestonCampus/
MS4 Class of 2020
Manna Meal is taking place Saturday, July 13th from 11:30 until 1:00 PM. Manna Meal is located at St. John's Episcopal Church 1105 Quarrier Street. Bring stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and any other diagnostic tools that you'd like; and a box of cereal, a jar of peanut butter, crackers, or any fresh or packaged food items you may have. Review the confidentiality, liability, and safety training PowerPoints on the CHASM website by following the link https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/charleston/students/project-chasm/street-rounds/. Please indicate under the street rounds tab that you have completed the training PowerPoints by signing the Confidentiality and Liability forms. You can sign-up and ask questions through any of the Manna Meal Leaders: Tommy Casto (tccasto@mix.wvu.edu), Kelly Simmons (khumphr5@mix.wvu.edu), and Abhishek Yadav (ay0007@mix.wvu.edu).
MS3 Class of 2021
MS3 Orientation/Bootcamp!! June 24-27, 2019, WVU Building. Please arrive by 7:45 for registration!
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 – TBA
Health & Resiliency Program Yoga (formerly Karma Yoga) – Wednesdays, May 8th-Dec. 18th, 5:00-7:00pm, 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.
Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
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. 3rd 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-IV (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, 2nd 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 2020
VSAS Transcripts – If you need a transcript for VSAS, please contact Eastern Student Services office.
MS3 Class of 2021
MS3 Boot Camp – Monday, June 24th, through Friday, June 28th, at WVU Health Sciences Center-Eastern Campus, 2500 Foundation Way, Martinsburg. Please plan to arrive for professional photos by 7:30am. Bring your white coat!! Be sure to watch your email for a full schedule of events from Michelle Alder (alderm@wvumedicine.org) within the next week or two.