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Message of the Week #151 FAMILY HAPPENINGS: The Office of Student Services is pleased to announce the following student appointments to School of Medicine Committees for the 2002 - 2003 academic year: Curriculum: Bryan Pukenas MS4, Maria (Chetta) DeCaria MS4, Heath Skinner MDPhD, Brandon Kuebler MS3, Laine Hall MS3 Matt Chaney MS2, Taufiq Ahmed MS2, Hyland Cronin MS1, Pat Brown MS1 Admissions (All MS4's) Rebecca Burbridge, Travis McCoy, Dan Merenda, Dave Parker, Michelle Bosworth, Erin Pukenas, Patti Thomson, Dave Tingler Distinguished Teachers: Scott Oxley MS4, Heath Skinner MDPhD, Julie McWhorter MS3, Chris Dawson MS2, Nasira Roidad MS1 RHEP Student Advisory Panel: Heather Ross, Natalie Horsman, David Ruffin, David Tingler and John Anderson. CONGRATULATIONS: Travis McCoy and Laura Waters wish to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage which will be on May 31, 2003. Travis is an MSIV on the Charleston campus and Laura will be a Vanderbilt graduate. Best wishes to the happy couple! Congratulations: Sara Staubs, Class of 2005, married Emilio Mola on July 6th. ****************************************************************************************************** What's Happening this Week — Morgantown: No specific items to report this week. ****************************************************************************************************** What's Happening This Week — Charleston: Class Notes: Summer Research Presentation Program - A presentation program by the 2002 WVU/CAMC Summer Research externs will be held from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm, Saturday, July 27th. Each extern will be presenting the culmination of their work over their 6 week participation. Lunch will be served in the lobby following the program. The Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) of Charleston will be hosting the following activities: July 26-28, 2002 - The Family Medicine Residents of Charleston are hosting a Retreat at Summersville Lake and has invited members of the FMIG to participate. If there are enough interested most likely the WVU van can be used so all can travel together. Contact Kelly Fritts in the Department of Family Medicine at 347-4606 or efritts@hsc.wvu.edu if you are interested no later than Friday, July 19th. August 27, 2002 (tentative date) - The Family Medicine Interest Group will be hosting an Alley Cats Baseball Game. If you are interested, contact kelly by August 1st, so that tickets can be ordered. If anyone has ideas on lectures, workshops or activities, please do not hesitate in letting Kelly know. The FMIG is very open to your ideas. The InternaI Medicine Interest Group of Charleston will be hosting the following activity: July 25, 2002 - There will be an "Organizational Meeting" in Room 2000 of the WVU Building at 6:00 pm. Munchies will be available! MS 4/ Class of 2003: AOA MEMBERS ONLY: The Wednesday, August 28, 2002 election at 5:00 pm will be held in 3290 of the WVU Building via teleconference with the Morgantown campus members. Internal Medicine Interest Group of Charleston will be hosting the following activity: July 25, 2002 - There will be an "Organizational Meeting" in Room 2000 of the WVU Building at 6:00 pm. Munchies will be available! August 27, 2002 (tentative date) - The Family Medicine Interest Group will be hosting an Alley Cats Baseball Game. If you are interested, contact kelly by August 1st, so that tickets can be ordered. If anyone has ideas on lectures, workshops or activities, please do not hesitate in letting Kelly know. The FMIG is very open to your ideas. MS 3/Class of 2004: GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 2 - THE INTERVIEW: RSVP this email if you wish to register for this workshop on Tuesday, October 15 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. A dining etiquette session will be during the lunch portion of the workshop. Also you may register for one of the two Morgantown sessions, August 27, 3-5 p.m.; October 10, 3-5 p.m. Remember to tell us your chosen residency. DEAN'S LETTERS: Begin scheduling these even now for August or September. DEAN'S LETTER APPOINTMENT with Dr. Griffith can be scheduled on Tuesday and Friday afternoons beginning August 20 through October 4. To schedule an appointment respond to this e-mail or contact Judy Newhouse at 347-1319 or jnewhouse@hsc.wvu.edu. ERAS Token: Please pick up your ERAS token and instruction booklet if you have not done so. If you need it e-mailed to you please let the Office of Student Services know and we will e-mail it to you. You may access the instruction booklet online. Questions, please e-mail rgarten@hsc.wvu.edu THIRD YEAR GRADES from Block VI and honors are still being received. DO NOT REQUEST WVU TRANSCRIPTS until advised by this Office. EARLY MATCH PARTICIPANTS: (ENT, Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery), contact the Office of Student so we can ensure your papers are prepared to meet the early deadlines. HELPFUL HINTS FOR YOUR THIRD YEAR: DO YOU NEED INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING? 2. Writing Notes - format, content, and organization, differences among rotations (SOAP, H&P's, Consults, ICU Notes) 3. Labs (Common studies and normal ranges, Short hand notation for CBE, BMP) 4. Orders (Admission Orders, Discharge Orders) 5. Prescription Writing 6. Presenting at Rounds 7. Medical Abbreviations (QD, BID, PO, IV, IM, HTN, CAD, Ca, etc.) 8. References (What to carry in your pocket, For Handhelds, For test prep and board study) 9. Rotation Experiences (Taking call, Typical hours, Expectations, Rurals, Volunteer Hours, Advice…Professionalism and Confidentiality, Showing Interest) The Family Medicine Interest Group of Charleston will be doing a workshop on the above items for your convenience. When: Wednesday, August 7, 2002 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Family Medicine Center Library RSVP to: Kelly Fritts 347-4606 no later than Friday, August 2, 2002 PIZZA AND DOOR PRIZES
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