Eastern Happenings - May 3, 2022
Important Dates:
Medical M&M - Friday, May 6. 8th floor classroom & Microsoft Teams 12:00 P.M -1:00 P.M “Stage IV Sacral Decubitus Ulcer and Catheter Associated UTI” join speakers: Dr. Ryan McCarthy, Assistant Professor, WVU Medicine Internal Medicine, Adriana Garrison, MSIII, Nizmi Ponery, MSIII, & Sai Ravi, OMSIII.
1. Discuss the different types of UTIs and its management. 2. Discuss the prevention, clinical staging, and management of decubital ulcers. 3. Outline the discharge guidelines and post hospitalization care of UTI and/or decubital ulcer patients.
Lecture Schedule – WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Orthopedics at BMC presents NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL CME Series. Registration is Required, Presented via Microsoft Teams.
Email Chasidy Darfus chasidy.shumaker@wvumedicine.org one week prior to receive the invite
May 19, 12pm – “Prevention and Management of Cerebrovascular Disorders”
Apoorv Prasad, MD Stroke Medical Director WVU Medicine BMC
September 15, 12pm – “Interventional Spine and Pain Management”
Shoji Ishigami, MD, PhD & Leslie Foster, DO Interventional Spine and Pain Management WVU Medicine BMC
November 17, 12pm – “Degenerative Hip & Knee Problems”
Brad Wright, MD Chief of Orthopedic Surgery WVU Medicine BMC
Taco ‘BOUT YOUR HEALTH Tuesday – Women’s Network visit www.womensnetworkwv.com
Upcoming Events:
May 24 – Drs. Humerick/Lorenzetti – MedCHEFS Cooking Demo (6:00 PM at Community Garden)
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
MS3 Class of 2024
V-Scans – Eastern Campus has been loaned 8 ultrasound V-Scan portable machines for student use during your rotations – 2 scanners each for Family Med, Internal Med, Pediatrics, and Surgery. The units are available for checkout in the Student Services office. Please contact Michelle alderm@wvumedicine.org or Annette Jamison annette.jamison@wvumedicine.org to sign out a unit for use on rotation.
MS3 Class of 2023
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.
MS4 Class of 2022
Graduation – Commencement ceremony scheduled to be held in person Friday, May 13th, 7:00pm, at the Creative Arts Center in Morgantown. Arrival time: 6:15pm. Reception to follow at the Erickson Alumni Center, hosted by the Alumni Office. Please refer to the following regularly for updates and additional details:
To Do List:
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Check your Degree Works Log on to your Degree Works page. You want to ensure that you will be meeting all Graduation requirements. This includes all courses and the 100 hours of Community Service. Please double check your own transcripts this week!
- for Graduation beginning January 18, you must APPLY for graduation with the University. You will find the instructions to apply via STAR through the registrar’s website. Be prepared to provide a mailing address for your diploma when completing the form. You will receive an automated email once your graduation application has been approved.
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Watch Email for More Details We will send more details, hooding information, regalia ordering, etc as we can firm up plans. This also includes Campus Match ceremonies, so please be mindful of checking your emails.
Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
Color Me Berkeley 5k Color Run – Sunday, May 15, 2022, 9:30-11:30am, at Poor House Farm Park. Volunteers are needed to assist as first aid helpers. This would be a perfect opportunity for some of you to pick up some additional community service hours toward the 100-hour graduation requirement. Details regarding the event can be found at the following link: https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Martinsburg/ColorMeBerkeley5K?remMeAttempt=
To volunteer as a first aid helper, please contact Dana DeJarnett: dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org
Harpers Ferry Half & 5k Marathon – Saturday, May 21, 2022, MS3’s your help is needed 7a-11a, Harpers Ferry WV.
The Harpers Ferry Half races take you to scenic overlooks, through a historic Down Town where civil war ruins stand as a reminder of America’s history, up (a few hills) passing historical homes to a view overlooking the beautiful town nestled between two rivers. There will have over 800 runners exploring Harpers Ferry https://www.harpersferryhalf.org/
To volunteer as a finish line help or at the aid station, please contact Mark Cucuzzella: cucuzzellam@wvumedicine.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
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
Relay for Life of Berkeley County - Saturday, June 4, 2022 @ Martinsburg High School
Community Service Hours – 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, since opportunities are limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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.