Eastern Happenings - January 24, 2023
MS 4 Class of 2023
TO DO list for May Graduates:
- Apply for Graduation
Friday, May 12th
9:30 am – STUDENT ONLY Rehearsal Breakfast; Erickson Alumni Center
6:15 pm – Report to Creative Arts Center dressed for lineup!
7:00pm – Ceremony begins
8:30pm –Reception to follow at Erickson Alumni Center.
MS 3 Class of 2024
:::WVU FAMILY MEDICINE RURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:::
The WVU Department of Family Medicine is pleased to announce that the applications for its innovative Rural Scholars Program are now available. This program is designed for students committed to making rural/small town Family Medicine in West Virginia a career. Qualified MS III’s are eligible for a $10,000 stipend for their fourth year and facilitated admission to WVU’s Morgantown Family Medicine Residency. The Rural Scholars Program allows for an enhanced primary care experience in the 4th year curriculum as well as early integration into the residency experience. Deadline for application is March 1, 2023. Please contact Holly Maroon at maroonh@wvumedicine.org if you would like more information or an application.
Information regarding Global Health Rotations. See attached.
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program – Wednesdays/Jan 18-Feb 22 @ 1p-330p. This evidence based program has been developed by Stanford University and is FREE and open to all. For more information or to Register, call 304-264-1287, ext. 31814 or email Dana DeJarnett at dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org. Deadline to register is January 13.
SAVE THE DATE: Research Symposium & Faculty Development Research Weekend – Friday, March 31 – Saturday, April 1, 2023 – additional details will be posted when the schedule has been finalized.
Here are the abstract submission (Deadline of February 3, 2023). Please follow the instructions. Do not go over the word count for each section or I will send it back and ask you to resubmit.
Original Research
https://uhpwvu.wufoo.com/forms/w1cpkis91fzvjm6/
Research in Progress
https://uhpwvu.wufoo.com/forms/p1ms73pj0wjukrk/
Programs or Projects
https://uhpwvu.wufoo.com/forms/x1riyyb41xztg3i/
Case Reports
https://uhpwvu.wufoo.com/forms/zki7r4t1s6tnsr/
Educational Initiatives
https://uhpwvu.wufoo.com/forms/z12o3kne1j6xiii/
Peds Grand Rounds
https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/pediatrics/students/pediatric-grand-rounds/schedule-2022/
Above is the link that has the schedule of speakers and topics. If you need to call in, the number is 646-558-8656 and then it will ask you to enter the meeting ID 678 188 7494#.
The zoom link for Grand Rounds every week is https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/j/6781887494
Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities – As part of your graduation requirement, you must complete 100 hours of community service. Please remember to document what you have already completed, and plan to start early on completing any additional hours needed.
HSTA- The Health Sciences and Technology Academy’s vision was founded in 1994 on the faith, resilience, spirit and commitment of individuals, communities, and universities throughout the state. HSTA is a 9th-12th grade STEM enrichment program built in West Virginia, by West Virginians, for West Virginians which encourage aspirations, opens doors, and empowers minority and underrepresented students and communities. The program focuses on increasing the number of underrepresented students who pursue degrees in Health Sciences and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, with the long-term goal of increasing the number of health practitioners & advocates in the medical field locally. www.wv-hsta.org/ For Information contact Aaron Ruffner HSTA Field Site Coordinator, Eastern Panhandle 540-818-0224 email: aaron.ruffner@hsc.wvu.edu
ACS (American Cancer Society) –Website is www.relayforlife.org/berkeleywv Looking for Relay for Life teams. Information contact Penny Horner 607-423-4311 penny.horner@cancer.org
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 sign up through the website at goodsamaritanfreeclinic.org or for additional information: Karen Newell at karen/newell@goodsamaritanfreeclinic.org
MS3 Class of 2024
MIDBLOCK FEEDBACK
Friday, January 27, 10:00am-11:00am: IM Midblock Feedback
Monday, January 30, 9:00am-10:00am: Surgery Midblock Feedback
Monday, January 30, 9:00am-10:00am: OB/GYN Midblock Feedback
MIDTERM SCHEDULE
Friday, January 27, 9:00am-11:00am: IM Quiz #1
Friday, January 27, 9:00am-11:00am: Surgery Midterm Exam
Friday, January 27, 9:00am-11:00am: OB/GYN Midterm Exam
Friday, February 17, 9:00am-11:00am: IM Quiz #2
SHELF EXAM SCHEDULE
Friday, February 24, 9:00am-1:00pm: Internal Medicine Shelf Exam
Friday, February 24, 9:00am-1:00pm: Psych Shelf Exam
Friday, February 24, 9:00am-1:00pm: Surgery Shelf Exam
Friday, February 24, 9:00am-1:00pm: OB/GYN Shelf Exam
Case Logs – Be sure that your procedure logs in E-value are updated and that all your cases have been logged to date. Remember…case log completion is a requirement for passing your third-year clerkships.
Career Counseling Meetings – Appointments will be available on Feb. 3, 10, 6, and 13 for Career Counseling meetings with the Eastern Deans to discuss your specialty of choice and your draft 4th year schedule. You can meet with either Dr. Lorenzetti or Dr. Zavala. Please coordinate with Student Services to schedule your meeting prior to Feb. 15, in case you need to make changes to your draft schedule.
4th Year Schedules – Remember your draft 4th year schedules need to be turned in to alderm@wvumedicine.org and tonya.armstrong@wvumedicine.org by Feb. 15.
MS4 Class of 2023
MATCH Celebration, March 17 at the Purple Iris in Martinsburg, WV. Guests may begin arriving at 11:30am, with the celebration starting at 12:00pm. RSVP to alderm@wvumedicine.org by March 13 with the names of your guests that will be attending.
Good to know:
Eastern Student Services
Hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Please stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee/tea or just to say Hi! Don’t forget that your Student Lounge and Study areas here at the HSC Building are open for you to enjoy all hours with your badge access. Please enjoy the Keurig, Ping Pong, Foosball and much more.
Sharps Injury reminder for students – Should you experience an actual, possible, or “just not sure” blood or body fluid exposure, report it immediately to OR staff in the room, go to OR Charge Nurse for assistance. You will report to the ER for immediate follow-up. Must address within 2 hrs! When registering, DO NOT GIVE INSURANCE CARD, register as “WVU Student Health Guarantor Account” so it does not get charged to your insurance. Be sure to notify one of the campus Deans or Student Services Staff. The full needlestick policy is in the WVU MD Degree Handbook on SOLE.