May 24th 2017 - #16-21
SoM Community News and Happenings
STUDENT SERVICES ALL CAMPUSES will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 30th.
ALL STUDENTS enrolling for Summer/Fall/Spring 2016-2017 are required to have updated PPDs loaded in their CastleBranch (formerly Certified) health record accounts no later than June 1, 2016.
CONGRATULATIONS GHHS INDUCTEES!
RESEARCH STUDY: a national survey of medical students and house staff to assess interest in entrepreneurship and innovation endeavors. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VTRKCLX
SPECIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Saturday, June 4. Sports physicals. Medical students from all levels are welcome. Healthworks Rehab and Fitness on June 4, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Email Dr. Matthew Lively.
HOUSING FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? http://goo.gl/forms/1ctfrwbPm3. Questions? Leigh Pratt.
Events
Calendar | Office of Student Services | School of Medicine | WVU Health Sciences Center
WELLNESS – CHARLESTON CAMPUS: June 18, Whitewater Rafting.
CLASS OF 2018 BOOTCAMP! June 27-July 1, 2016.
CLASS OF 2020 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: August 1-August 5, 2016.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: Friday, August 28, 2016. Krepps Park.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TAILGATE: October 1, 2016
What’s Happening – Morgantown
MS4 Class of 2016
UPDATE TO PROCESS if you need a VERIFICATION OF DEGREE LETTER: The University Registrar has suggested a quicker response (approx. 3 days) method to request letters of degree during this posting transition period: 1) Request a transcript through the Registrar online process; 2) Respond YES to “do you have an attachment”. This then goes straight to the Registrar and a letter will be generated. This request takes 3-5 days to complete instead of 2-3 weeks.
MS3 Class of 2017
UPLOADING YOUR PPD through CastleBranch will be done as an uploaded document to your document manager on which you loaded all previous paper health records. Deadline June 1.
SAMPLE CVs AND PERSONAL STATEMENT can be found in the SOLE – WVU MD Degree Handbook – Student Resources – Career Counseling.
MS2 Class of 2018
LOCKER CLEAN OUT – Please, before Charleston and Eastern student departure!
MS1 Class of 2019
THE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS will review your class’ performance on Wednesday, May 18th. Be on alert through your MIX account and your FOLIO account for this time-sensitive information. Contact Student Services or your Dean on Call as needed.
GIFT TO THE CLASS OF 2019 FROM THE CLASS OF 2016! https://youtu.be/bNKZa2am2Vk
What’s Happening – Charleston
MANNA MEAL: Saturday, May 28, 11:30 until 1:00 PM, St. John's Episcopal Church 1105 Quarrier Street. Bring stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and any other diagnostic tools that you'd like. Also, everyone is welcome to bring a box of cereal, a jar of peanut butter, crackers, or any fresh or packaged food items you may have. Remember to complete modules and report completion. Questions? Patrick Suggs. psuggs@mix.wvu.edu.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Saturday, June 18. Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-Off. Support Hospice Care. Questions Melanie Allen.
MS4 Class of 2016
UPDATE TO PROCESS if you need a VERIFICATION OF DEGREE LETTER: The University Registrar has suggested a quicker response (approx. 3 days) method to request letters of degree during this posting transition period: 1) Request a transcript through the Registrar online process; 2) Respond YES to “do you have an attachment”. This then goes straight to the Registrar and a letter will be generated. This request takes 3-5 days to complete instead of 2-3 weeks.
MS3 Class of 2017
UPLOADING YOUR PPD through CastleBranch will be done as an uploaded document to your document manager on which you loaded all previous paper health records. Deadline June 1.
SAMPLE CVs AND PERSONAL STATEMENT can be found in the SOLE – WVU MD Degree Handbook – Student Resources – Career Counseling.
What’s Happening – Eastern
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Sports Physicals- Students needed. Dr. Cicchino is coordinating the community sports physicals for local High School athletes. The physicals will be on Tu. Jun 7, Wed. Jun. 8 and Thu. Jun 9, from 5:00-6:30-6:30-8:00pm at the Dorothy McCormack Center. There are up to 200 students per night. This is a great way to practice doing physicals. Please email horstj@wvumedicine.org if you can help.
STEPPING STONES: Volunteers needed - Street Rounds- Tu. Immanuel’s House, Mon. reserve a time wvusteppingstones@gmail.com
MS4 Class of 2016
UPDATE TO PROCESS if you need a VERIFICATION OF DEGREE LETTER: The University Registrar has suggested a quicker response (approx. 3 days) method to request letters of degree during this posting transition period: 1) Request a transcript through the Registrar online process; 2) Respond YES to “do you have an attachment”. This then goes straight to the Registrar and a letter will be generated. This request takes 3-5 days to complete.
MS3 Class of 2017
MEMORIAL DAY: Please check with your preceptor. If you are on a hospital rotation you will be working. If you are rotating in a private practice and your office is closed on Monday for the holiday. You will have a study day.
UPLOADING YOUR PPD through CastleBranch will be done as an uploaded document to your document manager on which you loaded all previous paper health records summer 2014. Deadline June 1.
Please go to Evalue and sign off that you have reviewed your conference summary. The 18 week assessments from Dr. C will be available this week.
SAMPLE CVs AND PERSONAL STATEMENT can be found in the SOLE – WVU MD Degree Handbook – Student Resources – Career Counseling.
UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AT BMC
May 26th - Tumor Board – TBD Noon 8th floor classroom
May 26th - OB M&M - Urological Emergencies Sam, Julianna and Kelly 5:30pm-7:00pm Multi-Media Classroom Robert C. Byrd Health Science Center
PEDs Grand Rounds- Wednesdays at BMC, (locations TBA) 8:00-9:00am. Please attend if you are on a Peds rotation week. (exception Frederick nights)
M3 EASTERN STUDENTS UPCOMING SEMESTER DATES:
May 27-Fri. Medicine Quiz #2
Exam Schedule- Multi Media Classroom
Exam Schedule- WVU
Tue. Jun 7 - Surgery and Pediatrics (2 hr 45min)
Friday, Jun. 10 – Psychiatry
Monday, Jun. 13, Ob/Gyn
Tu. Jun. 14, Clinical Neurology
Friday, Jun. 17- Family Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Jun. 17, Fri- End of Semester, Lunch with the Deans following the end of the exams.
CUSHING: UHP Berkeley Medical Center Inpatient Team Coverage for students scheduled with the BMC hospitalist group.
May 29- Mon/Tu. Dr. Arvon. Wed-Fri- Dr. Reidy
Please bring all the hospital IV start papers to the SSO for your folder.
Please contact the office if you haven’t had your Observed H & P as of this time.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING CAREER COUNSELING DATES:
GTR#2-June/July/Aug.- Meetings with Dr. C for CV, Personal Statement, and Specialty choices discussion.
GTR#3- Sept/Oct- Eastern Mock Interviews by appointment, or can participate in Morgantown or Charleston if rotating there when offered.
GTR#4- Jan. 2016- Video Conference presentation available on all campuses: Match and SOAP review.