West Virginia University MedCoach
Mission
The mission of MedCoach is to mentor undergraduate students who wish to attend West Virginia University School of Medicine. Members mentor pre-medical students through their participation in events hosted by the MD Admissions Office.
A mandatory training session by the MD Admissions Dean and the Director of Outreach and Recruitment occurs at the start of the school year for members. Members participate in admissions events, such as workshops (MCAT, application, ultrasound, and others), virtual shadowing, educational sessions, community service activities, and other miscellaneous events. Participation in these events qualifies for community service due to the members’ contribution to preparing future physicians for our communities.
A mandatory training session occurs at the start of the school year for mentors prior to the matching process. Once mentors are matched with mentees, most contact is planned on an individual basis, with both in-person meetings and emails encouraged. Several large events are held each year, including get-to-know you mentor/mentee events, Q&As on medical school admissions and applications, MCAT workshops led by current mentors, and an ultrasound workshop. Mentors can log all activities for service hours.
For more information contact - wvumedcoach@gmail.com
Officers
- Tim Nield
- President
- Tori Fanucci
- Vice President
- Emma Miller
- Secretary
- David Fletcher
- Treasurer
- Linda Nield, MD & Lauren Wamsley, MPH
- Advisors
Bylaws
Constitution of WVU MedCoach
Article I. NAME
The name of this organization is WVU MedCoach.
Article II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization is to mentor those who wish to apply to medical school.
Article III. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.
Mentor membership of this organization is limited to medical students at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. Mentors must be full-time students in good academic standing. Mentors may not be on academic probation or have any professionalism violations against them.
Section 2.
Mentee membership of this organization is limited to students at the West Virginia University School of Medicine.
Section 3.
This organization will not deny membership on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color, or national origin.
Article IV. OFFICERS
Section 1.
The officers of this organization include the:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Section 2.
The duties of the officers of this organization are as follows:
The President shall:
-Preside at leadership and general membership meetings.
-Appoint committees and serve as an ex-officio (nonvoting) member of said committees.
-Carry out assignments inherent to the office of the president.
The Vice President shall:
-Be an aide to the president.
-Assume the duties of the president in case of absence or disability of the president.
-Oversee the coordination of all projects.
The Secretary shall:
-Keep a written record of all meetings (leadership, mentor, general membership, etc.), including attendance and topics discussed not limited to upcoming events, recent issues, and possible solutions.
-Maintain a list of active members, including mentors and mentees.
-Have a substitute appointed by any officer the day of an event in case of absence or disability of the secretary.
-Work with other officers on projects.
The Treasurer shall:
-Oversee all transactions.
-Organize budgets.
-Serve as the financial liaison between WVUMedcoach and the medical school
-Organize fundraiser opportunities.
-Work with other officers on projects.
Section 3.
Officers will be appointed every 2 years. Officers must be full-time medical students at the West Virginia University School of Medicine in good academic standing. Officers may not be on academic probation or have any professionalism violations against them.
Article V. CONDUCT CODE
This organization will adhere to the West Virginia University Conduct Code.
Article VI. MEETINGS
Section 1.
Meetings and events of the organization will be announced no later than two weeks prior to the meeting or event date.
Section 2.
Leadership meetings may be called by the:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Section 3.
Quorum is constituted by the arrival of 1 officer. This organization will follow parliamentary authority.
Article VII. AMENDMENTS
Amendments to the constitution of WVU MedCoach may be made with three out of four officers’ approval.