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School of Medicine (Eastern)
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The WVU HSC Eastern Division is an integration of community health care professionals and full time faculty to create a stimulating learning environment. The WVU HSC Eastern Division initiative is a multi- institutional endeavor in which the Division is leading the effort. Our other partners are Marshall University School of Medicine and the WV Osteopathic School of Medicine. The WVU HSC Eastern Division provides a comparable education to the main campus experience. The community-based nature of the WVU HSC Eastern Division will afford students experiences absent in traditional academic settings. This reflects a national trend in medical education which is more community centered.
The WVU HSC Eastern Division clinical rotations will be directed by clerkship directors that have been acclimated with the clinical mission and educational format of all three West Virginia medical schools. The goal will be to give the student the best possible clinical exposure to patient care, with continued academic excellence in education. The students will meet with clerkship directors several times a week for educational rounds, didactic sessions and procedure learning sessions.
The preceptors are practicing individuals that have been selected for their ability to teach and relate to students. The students will spend a significant amount of their time in a one-on-one situation with the preceptor in the hospital and outpatient setting. Most clinical rotations will balance in-hospital care with outpatient experiences as clinically appropriate. When the students are in the hospital, teams may consist of the attending, the student and other disciplines as appropriate (pharmacist, social worker, respiratory therapist). In the outpatient setting, students will see patients in their attending private offices, or in clinics, such as the health department or geriatric clinic.
The primary goal in the preceptor model of medical education is to provide individual experiences in the realm of patient care. In this atmosphere, the student enjoys a personal relationship with their clinical preceptor. The preceptors are accomplished community health care professionals with established practices and roles in their community. The student will have primary contact with the patients they see, and in turn have direct reporting to the attending to help process information they have obtained and direct the patient encounter.
The word and spirit of the student’s home school’s philosophy will be followed. Students will maintain their ties with their home school with continued communication via email, televised lectures over MDTV and class get-togethers. This experience can give all of us a better understanding of working and learning together as community physicians. We hope that you all will find the time spent in the Eastern Panhandle professionally rewarding and personally satisfying.
Extracurricular Activities
Gold’s Gym
Gold’s Gym in Charles Town and Martinsburg will sell health professional students monthly passes for the gym at a reduced rate of $ 30/month. This would include use of the equipment as well as the group exercise classes. Please present your student name badge and speak to a manager to obtain your membership card. Any questions regarding this arrangement can be directed to the managers at the gym. The phone number for Gold’s Gym in Martinsburg is 264-4653, and John Link is the manager. In Charles Town, the number is 728-4653, and Patty Cope is the manager.
Appalachian Trail
The main office for the Appalachian Trail is in Harpers Ferry West Virginia on Washington Street. Maps and trail advice for hiking is available there.
C and O Canal
The C and O Canal stretches from Cumberland Maryland to the Georgetown area in Washington, DC. To access the canal for walking and/or biking purposes, there are two places you can access the canal in this area. In Shepherdstown, take the first right after crossing the bridge that spans the Potomac River going north towards Sharpsburg, MD. This little road leads down to the parking area at the canal. Going north on the canal by foot or bike about 8 miles will get you to Sharpsburg, MD. Going south 12 miles will get you to Harpers Ferry. There are mile markers along the way, and occasional water hand pumps – but best to bring your own since we have been having a drought and wells may be dry. In Harpers Ferry, go down to the train station, and park your car if it is a weekend. Otherwise, you will need to leave your car at the check-in area off Rt. 340. Once you are at the train station, cross the old train bridge that spans the Potomac on foot, and you can access the trail from the Maryland side.
White Water Rafting
There are several companies that offer white water rafting in the area. For those of you who are experienced, go back 3 hours back west and do the Cheat or the Yough. For those of you who have never tried it, this is the perfect run. See ads for River Riders.
Movies
The cinemas in Martinsburg show popular current movies. The Opera House (really a cinema) in Shepherdstown tends to show more artsy and intellectual movies, including foreign ones. Check newspapers for local listings.
Live Plays
The Old Opera House in Charles Town and The Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg have live plays with local talent. The Shepherd University theatre has several offerings per semester as well
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