July 3rd 2018 - #18-27
SoM Community News and Happenings
M3 Bootcamp Barbeque Pics https://wvumedschool.smugmug.com/organize/MD-Student-Services/Bootcamp-Barbeque-
EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED THEIR FALL REGISTRATION!!!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Fall 2018 Student Health Insurance Waiver is available now. The deadline for completion is August 1. Questions? Student Insurance Office. 304-293-6815. EVERY STUDENT is automatically enrolled in the University Insurance plan and assessed in the Fall tuition UNLESS a waiver has been submitted by the deadline and approved.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MS1 ORIENTATION Interested in helping Student Services welcome the newest class of WVU Med Students? Contact Amy for more information. Different “jobs” needed from August 1- August 9.
MED ED DAY AT THE BALLPARK! Save the Date – Sunday, August 5th join us to welcome the newest class of Med students as we gather to cheer on the WV Black Bears at 4pm. More details to come!
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH! Mark your calendars now! The Gold Humanism Honorary Society will again host this year’s Back to School Bash! Friday, August 17, St. Mary’s Pavilion in Star City, 5-7 pm. ALL STUDENTS…. ALL CAMPUSES… invited.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION HAPPENINGS: RSVP accordingly!
Events
http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/calendar/?filter=medical-education#Upcoming
CLASS OF 2020 M3 BOOTCAMP: June 25 – 28
M3&M4 CLERKSHIPS BEGIN: July 2
CLASS OF 2022 P&CD WEEK: August 1-9
CLASS OF 2022 OATH CEREMONY: August 9 @5pm
M1&M2 COURSEWORK BEGINS: August 13
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: Friday, August 17
MD ALUMNI TAILGATE: Oct 6
DEC. COMMENCEMENT: Dec 15
What’s Happening – Morgantown
HSC WELLNESS. Check out the Summer Wellness Calendar for HSC Wellness Center. Classes include cardio, yoga, pilates, and Mindful Steps to Stress Less.
MS4 Class of 2019
GTR 2.0. Check your email for details into your MSPE meeting with either Dr. Cottrell or Dr. Ferrari. You have been assigned one of the Dean’s to meet with to discuss your career path and begin to develop your MSPE for residency applications. Log into SOLE – MS4 Information Page and find the Sign up List for your assigned Dean. You will need to send a copy of your updated CV and personal statement to your assigned Dean at least 7 days prior to your selected appointment. You will bring your GTR 1-on-1 Form (Found on the MS4 Information Page) to your appointment.
ERAS TOKENS have been sent to you! Check your email for updates. Remember your application is not due on ERAS until September.
MS3 Class of 2020
AHEC Rural Community Health Scholars Program is a new program offered to all graduate health professions students in the state of WV with at least 2 years remaining in their program. If you’re interested in in gaining experience in rural/underserved areas of West Virginia you’ll find more information on the attached fact sheet and visiting their website. Questions, contact Jessica Stidham, Program Coordinator.
STUDENT STIPEND AVAILABLE Interested in a $75 per day stipend for working on a community health project with a community mentor during your required 4-week rural Family Medicine Clerkship rotation or 4-week Rural Track Internal Medicine rural rotation? That’s $1500 for the 4-week rotation! If you have a rotation scheduled or requested in one of these counties: Boone, Calhoun, Fayette, Lincoln, McDowell/Wyoming, Mercer, Mingo, Pocahontas or Roane, during Block 1, 2 or 3, then check out this program: Community and Rural Rotation Support – CARRS
M3 Bootcamp Barbeque Pics https://wvumedschool.smugmug.com/organize/MD-Student-Services/Bootcamp-Barbeque-
MS2 Class of 2021
AHEC Rural Community Health Scholars Program is a new program offered to all graduate health professions students in the state of WV with at least 2 years remaining in their program. If you’re interested in in gaining experience in rural/underserved areas of West Virginia you’ll find more information on the attached fact sheet and visiting their website. Questions, contact Jessica Stidham, Program Coordinator.
MS1 Class of 2022
ORIENTATION also known as Professional and Career Development Week will begin Wednesday, August 1st. Stay tuned for additional details.
AHEC Rural Community Health Scholars Program is a new program offered to all graduate health professions students in the state of WV with at least 2 years remaining in their program. If you’re interested in in gaining experience in rural/underserved areas of West Virginia you’ll find more information on the attached fact sheet and visiting their website. Questions, contact Jessica Stidham, Program Coordinator.
What’s Happening – Charleston
HARM REDUCTION CLINIC: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10-3:30. Kanawha Charleston Health Dept. Please sign up at least 1 week in advance! Sign up here.
MS4 Class of 2019
MS3 Class of 2020
STUDENT STIPEND AVAILABLE Interested in a $75 per day stipend for working on a community health project with a community mentor during your required 4-week rural Family Medicine Clerkship rotation or 4-week Rural Track Internal Medicine rural rotation? That’s $1500 for the 4-week rotation! If you have a rotation scheduled or requested in one of these counties: Boone, Calhoun, Fayette, Lincoln, McDowell/Wyoming, Mercer, Mingo, Pocahontas or Roane, during Block 1, 2 or 3, then check out this program: Community and Rural Rotation Support – CARRS
What’s Happening – Eastern
IMPORTANT DATES:
Tumor Board - Every Thursday, 8th Floor Classroom, 12:00-1:00pm. July 5th: CANCELLED
PEDS Grand Rounds is broadcast from Morgantown every Wednesday 8-9 am. The first Wednesday is at the board room on the 8th floor of BMC. Remaining sessions held at the ED conference room in ED of BMC. If you are on a Pediatrics Week, please plan to attend.
Community Mini-Med School – TBA
Grand Rounds – Mon., July 16th, 12-1pm, in BMC 8th Floor Classroom. Topic: TBA
EPMS – TBA
Medical M & M – TBA
OB Journal Club – TBA
Surgical M & M – Fri., July 13th, 7:30am, in BMC 8th Floor Classroom. Topic: TBA
Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
Volunteer Speaking Opportunity – Prostate Cancer Support Group is looking for students to speak on various prostate cancer topics for 15-20 minutes, with a potential Q&A session. Meetings held 6:30-8:30pm on second Thursday of each month, 2nd floor of Dorothy McCormack Building. Contact Dr. Paul Kradel, 304-267-2520, if interested.
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 or for additional information: Ayita Verna (agverna@mix.wvu.edu).
Fun Volunteer Opportunity – Jefferson County Community Ministries Food Pantry, 238 W. Washington Street, Charles Town. 3rd Saturday of each month, beginning at 10am. Volunteers will work with Dr. Maddie Humerick, Chef Scott, and others to assist the food pantry patrons to improve their nutrition status with monthly cooking demonstrations. Help needed with setup, tear-down, cooking process, and interacting with patrons. For additional information, contact: Audreanna James, OMS-III (ajames@osteo.wvsom.edu). Link to sign-up sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Oy08qTrHUmH-kuVsJOEJvtsf-K-wHhkgqtYLoiZDs9U/edit#gid=0.
MS4 Class of 2019
FALL REGISTRATION – Make sure to complete your Fall registration by this Friday, July 6th. If you have any questions, contact Jane Horst (horstj@wvumedicine.org).
MS1 Tours – Volunteers needed to assist with MS1 tour activities at Eastern Campus on Friday, Aug. 3rd, 9:30am-12:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Jane Horst (horstj@wvumedicine.org) if you are able to participate in this event.
MS3 Class of 2020
BLS/ACLS: BLS – Fri., July 13th, 8am-12pm, in BMC 8th Floor Classroom. ACLS – Sat., July 14th, 8am-4pm, and Sun., July 15th, 8am-12pm, in BMC 8th Floor Classroom.
Jefferson Medical Center – Attending Physicians:
July 1: Dr. Cucuzzella
July 2-8: Dr. Feaga
July 9-15: Dr. Ward
July 16-22: Dr. Cucuzzella
July 23-29: Dr. Zavala
July 30-31: Dr. Cherry