February 7, 2012
NOTICES:
GOLD HUMANISM WEEK will take place for the 2nd time from Monday February 13th - Friday February 17th. The highlight of the week will be a 12 NOON lecture series (see attached flyer). Food will be provided for the first 100 people. On Wednesday, we will show the movie “Awakenings”, a film based on the 1973 memoir by Oliver Sacks. Tuesday, February 14th is National Solidarity Day. On this day we will be distributing gold ribbons, to be worn in support of the practice of humanism in medicine. Throughout the week we will be collecting non-perishable items (canned goods/toiletry items) as part of Cans for Caritas – to be donated to the local Caritas House which supports local individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. The final event for Gold Humanism Week is the recognition of a Golden Student Star. This award is to be given to a HSC student who has gone out of their way to help others. If you would like to nominate a student to receive this award, please email Allison Norrod at anorrod@mix.wvu.edu with your nomination. We hope you will join us in our celebration of humanism in medicine next week – February 13-17, 2012.
ARNOLD P. GOLD FOUNDATION 2012 ESSAY CONTEST: 2012 Humanism in Medicine Essay Contest. The topic this year focuses on the medical student as a “steward of medicine”. 1st place: $1000; 2nd place: $500; 3rd place: $250. DEADLINE: April 5, 2012. Please see attachment for entry information.
TO CLASSES MS1 THROUGH MS4: This year the community service chairs of the MS1 and MS2 classes will be putting on a TALENT SHOW! The details are still coming together so please watch for updates in the following weeks. The talent show is scheduled for March 16th from 6:00-9:00 PM in Okey Patteson Auditorium. Please see THE attached word document with details such as areas for volunteering/participating, opportunities for community service hours, and admission information. We hope that everyone is excited and can come out to support the talents of our classmates.
EVER WONDER WHAT OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE IS?: What is a manipulation and how is it used? How does training differ between Allopathic medical schools and Osteopathic medical schools? Come join us at the AMSA meeting to find out more! Great food and a good time guaranteed! The meeting will be Wednesday,
February 22nd in Room 1909 at 12 Noon. Please RSVP by Monday, February 20th to amsa.wvu@gmail.com.
SUMMER REGISTRATION AND AID:
All students remain registered through the Summer Session to ensure professional liability coverage. 2011-12 FAFSA is used to process summer 2012 aid. You should receive information concerning available financial aid for summer 2012 by late March or early April.
2012-13 Free Application for Federal Aid is available now on-line at www.fafsa.gov. To receive maximum consideration for financial aid, the 2012-13 FAFSA must be received by the federal processor by March 1st. The 12-13 FAFSA is used to process aid from August 2012 - August 2013 - essentially Fall 2012, Spring 2013 and Summer 2013.
RUN FOR COVER 5K: Want to start the spring out right? Run for a good cause. The AMA and AMWA sponsored Run for Cover is a 5K charity run to support the Bartlett house, a homeless shelter in downtown Morgantown. There will be divisions for both runners and walkers. The race will be held on Sunday, March 18th 2012 at the Rail Trail in Star City. Check-in starts at 1:00 PM and the race starts at 2:30 PM. Registration is $15 (includes guaranteed t-shirt) until February 28th and $20 if signing up after February 28th or on race-day (no t-shirt guarantee). There will also be a silent auction on race day consisting of donations from numerous local businesses, so even if running is not your thing, you can still contribute to this worthy cause. To pre-register or donate, go to: http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/Students/About-SoM/Student-Life/Organizations/Run-For-Cover-5k or e-mail kkidd3@mix.wvu.edu. If you are interested in volunteering on race day or by collecting donations, e-mail nahmed@mix.wvu.edu.
HEALTH RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Project REACH will be holding a health education and screening fair in Caretta, WV, on Saturday,
February 25th from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Anyone who is interested in volunteering please contact projectreachwv@gmail.com. We will be carpooling from Morgantown.
FMIG and IMIG are holding a clothing drive, Covers for the Cold. All medical students may receive 1 service hour for a $10 donation or used item in good condition of equivalent worth. We will be collecting blankets, sleeping bags, backpacks, cotton and thermal socks and underwear (new only) for men and women in all sizes, gloves, hats, scarves, instant soup, chemical pack hand and foot warmers, and also personal hygiene products. The collection box will be in the Family Medicine department until Wednesday, February 29th. Attached is a donation sheet that each student fills out and places in the box with their donation. Any questions please contact Nick Corridoni (ncorrido@mix.wvu.edu) or Katie Hill (ahill8@mix.wvu.edu).
WVU AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA) will be hosting its annual state conference in Charleston, WV, March 16 – March 17, 2012. The event will run from Friday evening until Saturday afternoon. This event is a joint event between the WVU and Marshall Schools of Medicine and will include clinical skills workshop sessions (Wilderness Medicine, Laparoscopic Skills, and Outpatient Skills), lecturers from WVU and Marshall, a social event, and a community service event. Four hours of community service are available. Cost will be approximately $25.00. Please contact Brent Hanson a bhanson@mix.wvu.edu if you are interested in attending. More details to come.
ANESTHESIOLOGY INTEREST GROUP (AIG) is hosting an intubation workshop at the SIM Center on February 16, 2012, from 2:00-4:00 PM. There will be different stations to rotate through: masked ventilation, assessing the need to intubate in a trauma patient and practicing intubation. We will have residents and faculty there to assist you at the stations. Email wvu.aig@gmail.com or kgeroni2@mix.wvu.edu to RSVP. There is a limit of 15 medical students for the event.
Do you know of any good ideas to raise organ donor awareness and donor designations? If so, consider applying for the Center of Organ Recovery and Education 2012 James D. Vincent Scholarship. Details on the Student Services bulletin board.
EVENTS:
VAN LIERE CONVOCATION AND HSC RESEARCH DAY: March 9, 2012.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AWARDS CONVOCATION (MD students): Friday, May 4, 5:00 pm, MDTV on all campuses.
What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
60/40 TUITION PAYMENT PLAN? Final payments will be due by the end of the sixth week. Please make sure this is paid no later than
2/13.
2012 VAN LIERE ABSTRACTS AND POSTERS: All professional students are welcome to submit an abstract for the oral presentation portion of the Van Liere Convocation or an abstract for the poster session for Research Day. Monetary awards will be given to winners for both events. Deadline: February 13, 2012. Please visit the website for more information and to apply: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/ResOff/vlrd/Default.aspx.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT HEALTH DISPARITIES IN WEST VIRGINIA? If yes, then come to the Rural Health Interest Group meeting. Dr. Larry Rhodes, Pediatric Cardiologist and Director of the West Virginia Institute for Rural and Community Health, will be speaking. When: February 13, 2012. Time: 12 – 12:50 PM. Where: Room 1909. RSVP to projectreachwv@gmail.com by Thursday, February 9th, at midnight to receive FREE lunch.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY INTEREST GROUP: will be meeting on Monday, February 13th at 12 noon in the Orthopaedic Learning Center (Room 3701). John Lubicky, MD, a pediatric orthopaedic and trauma surgeon will be presenting. RSVP to bgrisez@mix.wvu.edu by February 11th for lunch.
Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2012:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR on all three campuses in March. Watch for class email in the next week with details. RSVP accordingly. All students are strongly urged to participate.
WV INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY & RURAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP: Third and fourth year students who intend to practice in West Virginia in primary care. Application packets available in Office of Student Services. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2012.
TULLY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is restricted to 3rd and 4th year medical students who plan to enter the field of Family Medicine in West Virginia upon completion of his or her residency training program. Applications available in the Office of Student Services. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 20, 2012.
ESP SCHOLARSHIP/LOAN FUND: Limited to second, third, and fourth year medical students who are currently residents of West Virginia and who specifically plan to enter the field of Family Medicine in West Virginia on completion of their residency training. Applications available in the Office of Student Services. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 20, 2012.
MATCH RANK ORDER LIST opened 1/15. www.nrmp.org
POWERPOINTS FROM DR. FERRARI’S MATCH/SOAP/GRADUATION recent class presentations were posted to SOLE; Student Services Information – Content – The Match.
MS 3/Class of 2013:
RURAL ROTATION REQUEST FORM DEADLINE: February 29, 2012
WV INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY & RURAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP: Third and fourth year students who intend to practice in West Virginia in primary care. Application packets available in Office of Student Services. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2012.
TULLY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is restricted to 3rd and 4th year medical students who plan to enter the field of Family Medicine in West Virginia upon completion of his or her residency training program. Applications available in the Office of Student Services. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 20, 2012.
ESP SCHOLARSHIP/LOAN FUND: Limited to second, third, and fourth year medical students who are currently residents of West Virginia and who specifically plan to enter the field of Family Medicine in West Virginia on completion of their residency training. Applications available in the Office of Student Services. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 20, 2012.
HOTELS FOR USMLE STEP 2 CS: http://www.usmle.org/step-2-cs/#testcenters and click on the link for each Step 2 CS testing center. There is a pdf file of travel information for each one. Hotels for which discounted prices are available for students are listed. When students call to make reservations, they should identify themselves as examinees who will be taking the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills examination.
MS 2/ Class of 2014:
WHITE COAT CEREMONY INFORMATION: Invitations will be mailed to your parents within the next few weeks, please update your demographics if you have not already done so. There is NO LIMIT on the numbers of guests you can have. March 31, 2012; Ceremony 11:00 am WVU Mountainlair Ballroom; Reception following in the Mountainlair Commons. Questions, Gina, gslaugenhoup@hsc.wvu.edu or call the alumni office at 304-293-5110.
STEP 1 APPLICATION PICTURE FORMS are submitted to Student Services for processing/mailing. All forms are mailed courier mail on the 1st and 15th of the month.
ESP SCHOLARSHIP/LOAN FUND: Limited to second, third, and fourth year medical students who are currently residents of West Virginia and who specifically plan to enter the field of Family Medicine in West Virginia on completion of their residency training. Applications available in the Office of Student Services. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 20, 2012.
MS 1/Class of 2015:
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES posted to SOLE, Student Services, Content….
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nephrology and Hypertension https://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/mkpdc .
- Case Western Research, CWRU Heart, Lung & Blood Diversity Internship http://casemed.case.edu/omp/SummerResearch.cfm .
2012 MS1 SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM: Research and Graduate Education is now accepting applications. There are 10 spaces each summer to accommodate MS1 students who wish to gain paid research experience for 10 weeks. Program is competitive. Please visit their website for more information and an application: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/ResOff/Research/ms1.aspx.
What's Happening this Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2012:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR on all three campuses in March. Watch for class email in the next week with details. RSVP accordingly. All students are strongly urged to participate.
MATCH RANK ORDER LIST opened 1/15. www.nrmp.org
POWERPOINTS FROM DR. FERRARI’S MATCH/SOAP/GRADUATION recent class presentations were posted to SOLE; Student Services Information – Content – The Match.
MS 3/Class of 2013:
FOURTH YEAR DECISIONS: Wednesday, February 8th, Room 3296 WVU Building, 5:30 PM. To informally discuss 4th year rotations, away rotations, sub-internships, and interview timing. Current MS4’s, who have experience to share, will represent many specialties including Med-Psych, Med-Peds, Radiology, OB/GYN, Anesthesia, Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, and Internal Medicine.
HOTELS FOR USMLE STEP 2 CS: http://www.usmle.org/step-2-cs/#testcenters and click on the link for each Step 2 CS testing center. There is a pdf file of travel information for each one. Hotels for which discounted prices are available for students are listed. When students call to make reservations, they should identify themselves as examinees who will be taking the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills examination.
What's Happening this Week - Eastern:
MEDICAL STUDENTS needed to help with Open House for Eastern MS1 and MS2 students on Saturday, April 21st from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon at the Eastern Division. Would be helping with practice suture lab and hospital tour. Lunch included.
Class Notes:
MS4 / Class of 2012
EASTERN CAMPUS MS4 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: Thursday, March 8th, Library, starts at 10:00 AM. All fourth year students are encouraged to attend. Individual sessions start after 2:00 PM. Sign up in Student Services Office. Lunch provided. Appointments starting at 3:00 PM.
MATCH RANK ORDER LIST: Opened 1/15. www.nrmp.org
POWERPOINTS FROM DR. FERRARI’S MATCH/SOAP/GRADUATION recent class presentations were posted to SOLE; Student Services Information – Content – The Match.
MS3 / Class of 2013
TUMOR BOARD: Thursday, February 9th, 12 NOON, 8th floor classroom. “Kidney Cancer” - Speaker: Dr. Antonio Tamara, MD, Pathologist.
OSLER MODULE: Reminder to keep track of Community Service hours. They will be due in May.
CUSHING: Morning Report continues on Tuesday & Thursday from 7:00-8:00 AM. Lunch Lectures with Dr. Bowen: February 17th & February 24th. Lectures are 12 Noon – 1:00 PM in Suite 2500 in the McCormack Building.
M&M ASSIGNMENTS: “Penetrating Chest Trauma”, February 10th at 8:00 AM, 8th floor classroom. Speakers: MSIII’s - Copple, Koo, & Taylor.
SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2012
Ski Trip: Mar. 2 & 3
Mid Terms: Mar. 16, 23 and 30
Finals: Jun. 4 through 15.
Last Day MSIII: Friday, Jun. 15th, 2012.
HOSPITAL ATTENDING SCHEDULE FOR 2012
Feb. 6-12: Dr. Bentley
Feb. 13-19: Dr. Nau
Feb. 20-26: Dr. McLaughlin
Feb. 27-Mar. 4: Dr. Tracy
Mar. 5-11: Dr. Oglesby
Mar. 12-18: Dr. Rajah
OSLER MODULE: Please make arrangements for your ID badge at Frederick Memorial Hospital at least a week prior to your rotation. Contact Liz Kinley at Frederick Memorial.
EASTERN FRIDAY EDUCATION SCHEDULE is available on SOLE for all students. To review the upcoming Friday Education Schedules, please link to: SOLE/Eastern Division Osler & Cushing/schedules/Friday Education.
HOTELS FOR USMLE STEP 2 CS: http://www.usmle.org/step-2-cs/#testcenters and click on the link for each Step 2 CS testing center. There is a pdf file of travel information for each one. Hotels for which discounted prices are available for students are listed. When students call to make reservations, they should identify themselves as examinees who will be taking the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills examination.