March 26th, 2019 - #19-12

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.

PHOTO GALLERIES for Talent Show and White Coat Ceremony are online!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Second Look Weekend: The admissions office is in the process of planning the annual "Second Look Weekend" for those accepted into the Class of 2023. We are looking for students to attend a dinner/social event on Friday, April 26th from 6-9pm at Evansdale Crossing. This event is particularly important, as it lets our incoming students feel connected with current students. Please email Aly Carpenter if you would like to come to the dinner!

Student Advocates Impacting Decisions on Healthcare (SAID-OH) is hosting a lunch lecture on Thursday, March 28^th at 12:00PM in 1905. Nicole Werwie, M4 Class of 2019, will be leading an interactive session on the role of health professionals and meeting med student education needs. Free lunch is provided for students who register for the session. You can sign up by clicking on this link: https://goo.gl/forms/K5k9QjBpmPoyOqhx1 For additional questions, please email Nicole Werwie a nawerwie@mix.wvu.edu

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT Appreciation week. WVU will celebrate graduate and professional students this week. Check out the link for details of the events.

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

MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS Dr. Adam Cohen an esteemed pediatrician and epidemiologist will be giving the Medicine Grand Rounds lecture in Fukushima on Friday March 29th 8-9am. He has worked in over 40 countries and currently lives is Geneva, Switzerland where he works at the World Health Organization coordinating global surveillance for vaccine preventable diseases. All students are encouraged to attend his lecture.

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

CONGRATULATIONS on a successful Match! We enjoyed celebrating with you. Check out the pictures from the Morgantown Celebration.

REMEMBER TO FILL OUT GQ by June 7. Your class is now at 89.2 % 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

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

WVU-CHARLESTON FAMILY MEDICINE RURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM application deadline will be MARCH 31, 2019. Interviews will be scheduled in April. Questions? Contact Telista Snyder. 304-388-4630, Telista.snyder@hsc.wvu.edu or Dr Bors at kbors@hsc.wvu.edu

WVU-MORGANTOWN FAMILY MEDIINE RURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM application deadline is April 1. This program is designed for students committed to making rural/small town Family Medicine in WV as a career. Stipend and facilitated admission to WVU-Morgantown’s FM residency program. Email Holly Maroon for an application.

PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY RURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM is a great opportunity for the future Pediatricians in the Class who want to make a major positive impact in the lives of the children of WV and beyond. Please view the attached announcement about our Program, and you will be impressed with the outstanding benefits for you. Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Nield or Dr. Nease with your questions.

MS2 Class of 2021

WHITE COAT Photo Gallery is online. These photos are available to you at no cost. Formal photos of the ceremony can be viewed and purchased until April 8.

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.

WHITE COAT CEREMONY - Rehearsal will be on Friday, March 22 @ 2pm. Ceremony will be held Saturday, March 23 @ 2pm at the Morgantown Event Center. Student line up @1:15

MS1 Class of 2022z

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

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 88.2 % 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

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.

“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).

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.

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.

Research Poster Orders – Contact Jane Horst (horstj@wvumedicine.org) for information regarding procedure and requirements.

Research Symposium/Faculty Development – Fri., Mar. 29^th, 5:30-7:30pm: Poster presentations/judging and social time. Sat., Mar. 30^th,8:00am-2:30pm: Various sessions geared toward faculty education, breakfast and lunch included. 2:30-2:45pm: 3-minute presentations from top three poster symposium finalists, and announcement of winners.

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.

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.

Mid-Semester Conferences

Mar. 29^th:

Nau Module
- 1-3pm: Surg/Psych (alternating)
- 3-5pm: Int. Med
Jacques Module
- 1-3pm: PEDs/Fam Med (alternating)
- 3-5pm: OB/GYN