Message of the Week #156
August 27th, 2002

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
CONGRATULATIONS to the new Class Officers for the Class of 2006: President:Rob Vickers / VP: Mohsin Mir / Sec/Tres: Bruce Chen / Academic Council Members: Melanie Watkins, Majid Shafiei, Charity Pefferman, Jennifer Law, Chani Kochhar, and Melanie Atkins / Social Committee Members: Steve Ward, Sarah Barker, Dan Warner, Catalina Teba, Amy Schneid, Stacey Shrieve

FIRST STUDENTS ARRIVE AT WVU EASTERN DIVISION MEDICAL SCHOOL: Congratulations Janna Scott, MS3, first WVU student to participate in the Eastern Division program. To read the press release, click on this link. http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=display story&story_id=41483&format=print

CROSS CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS:
Labor Day is celebrated Monday, September 2. Be the first to pass on the history of this celebration and receive a meal ticket. Reply to this email. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated Saturday, September 7. Check out the Student Services web site for details of this celebration.

NOTICES:
HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL: If your major medical coverage is through the University policy remember to submit a renewal for the 2003-2003 academic year. The company does not send renewal notices; you must complete a form. Morgantown students can pick-up renewal forms at Student Health. Charleston students can pick-up renewal forms at Student Services.

HEALTH INSURANCE REPORTING SITE: A form has been created on your personal demographic page (not through SOLE) for reporting your current Health Insurance Information. EVEN IF YOU GAVE US A COPY OF YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE CARD, update this report ASAP. This form will be a required update every year. Students are under the Integrity Policy for correct information.

COMMUNITY SERVICE SITE MERGER of the new SOLE site and the old Demographic site is not yet complete. We will keep you posted.

STUDENT SERVICES CLOSED: Monday, September 2nd the Charleston and Morgantown Office of Student Services will be closed in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

USE OF STUDENT SERVICES FACILITY: Please be aware that the fax, phones and copier in Student Services can only be used by students for official class business or in the event of an emergency. The business of the office, the number of students we serve, and the current budget cuts preclude us from making these systems available for personal use. Thank you for working with us in this regard.

EVENTS:
AOA ELECTION (AOA MEMBERS ONLY): Wednesday, August 28, 2002, 5:00 p.m. Morgantown: John Jones "A". Charleston: Room 3290 WVU Building. The teleconference election between campuses will be to select the remaining members from the Class of 2003.

AMWA FALL PICNIC: Tuesday, September 3, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Krepps Park. All students are invited. RSVP by Thursday, August 29, to Anne Banfield, abanfie3@mix.wvu.edu .

FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PICNIC: Thursday, September 5 at Chestnut Ridge Park. Appetizers: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m.

All MS III and MS IV students are invited. Please RSVP to: fammedresidency@rcbhsc.wvu.edu by Friday, August 30.

FOOTBALL TENTS: Oct. 5 and 26 at the POC Portico. All medical students, with one guest, invited. Mark you calenders.

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS MEETING: All Morgantown Campus organizations wishing official school recognition and support for the 2002-2003 academic year are required to have representation at this year's Student Organizations Meeting, Thursday, September 5, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location to be announced. Questions? Contact Carol Kurcaba, 293-4961, ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu

CIRCA TERRA (CT), the international medical salvage organization at WVU HSC, would like to extend a warm invitation to everyone to join us for a sorting and packing session on Thursday, August 29 at 5:00 PM. We will be meeting at our storage room on the ground floor of HSC South near the elevators. For those new to CT you can meet us at the elevators and we will show you the way. Questions, Contact Ben Beasley, MS4, bbeasley@mix.wvu.edu .

HSC PHOTO BADGES STILL NEEDED?: The Photo Badge Office will be open this week from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. if you still need a photo badge. Stop in Student Services first to get a photo badge contract. IT IS REQUIRED THAT ALL STUDENTS WEAR THEIR PHOTO BADGE IN THE CLINICAL ARENA.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP DINNER: Class Presidents and Vice Presidents - Mark your calenders for this semester's meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., JEJ 1,2,3.

CERTIFICATES FOR LAB COAT DISCOUNT: Professional Uniforms has delivered some student discount cards for 15% off. They are here in Student Services on our credenza.

TWO WVU-AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES PLANNED: WVU and the American Red Cross will sponsor blood drives from noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Stalnaker Hall and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, in the Mountainlair ballrooms. For more information, call 1-800-732-0383.

SURGERY INTEREST GROUP MEETING: There will be a meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2002 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in room 2118 Path Amp.

TOUCHDOWN CITY FAN FEST set for Aug. 30; features chance to win $100,000 Take aim Mountaineer football fans. West Virginia University and The Dominion Post are "throwing" a party. It's the sixth annual "Welcome to Touchdown City" Fan Fest on Friday, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m. on the Mountainlair Plaza, featuring Mountaineer Head Coach Rich Rodriguez, the 2002 senior players and a chance for 10 lucky people to each win $100,000. The free public event, sponsored by The Dominion Post, the Mountaineer Maniacs and the WVU Student Government Association (SGA), is traditionally held the night before the home opener. WVU kicks off the season hosting Tennessee-Chattanooga at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. For more go to: http://intranet.wvu.edu

9/11 REMEMBRANCE: 'We Remember' is theme for WVU, City 9-11 commemorative activities

West Virginia University will join with the City of Morgantown and community service agencies to remember the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a host of solemn activities ranging from a sunset candlelight vigil in Woodburn Circle to an afternoon tree planting near a Memorial Wall outside the Downtown Campus Library. The theme is simply "We Remember." The public is invited to participate in all activities. For more go to: http://intranet.wvu.edu

9/11 IS A "DAY OF SPECIAL CONCERN": Dr. Rosemary Haggett, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, has posted a memo to the intranet reminding instructional staff about the WVU policy regarding "Days of Special Concern.." The memo also contains information indicating that faculty are asked to treat Sept. 11 as a Day of Special Concern. The item can be found at: http://intranet.wvu.edu/provost/

Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2003:
TRANSCRIPTS: To those of you who have not ordered your ERAS transcript, please see Brenda Michael for an order form. Fee is $6.00.

GRADUATION: May 16, 17, 18, 2003. Have you booked a hotel yet?????
May 16, 2003 - Faculty/Senior Banquet that evening; you and one guest.
May 17, 2003 - School of Medicine Investiture that evening; no limit to guests
May 18, 2003 - University Commencement Ceremony that afternoon; no limit to guests

GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 2 - October SESSIONS: Morgantown-Thursday, October 10, 3PM-5PM, John E Jones, 1, 2, 3 / Charleston-Tuesday, October 15, 11:30AM-3:30PM, 4th floor WVU Building / To register, respond to this e-mail or contact Student Services. Note your preferred date and specialty.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
WELCOME TO BLOCK 2! Keep up the good work.

LUNCH AND TOURS: Please remember that we are counting on all of you to do a good job conducting the tours and taking applicants to lunch. Please be on time and do not forget when you are scheduled. Each Course Coordinator will be getting in touch with you and will be reminding all clinic preceptors of when you are to do this. We will be starting interviews on Wednesday, September 11th so keep a watch on your mailbox.

MS 2/Class of 2005:
DINNER WITH THE DEAN: Throughout the year Dean D'Alessandri will have dinner at his home with small groups of the second year class. As you receive your invitation via email and hard copy in your mailbox, please remember to RSVP promptly to the Office of the Dean.

ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEETING: Friday, August 30, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., JEJ Dining Room A.

COMPUTER FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE: Friday, September 13.

SECOND YEAR ORIENTATION - REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: Friday, September 20, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

MS 1/Class of 2006:
HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION: Complete your Health Insurance Information on your personal demographic page by September 1st.iom 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Fri

FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION FOLLOW-UP SESSION - REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: Thursday, September 12, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location to be announced.

COMPUTER FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE: Friday, September 13.

MED PUB CLASS AVAILABLE: The Orientation program this year did not provide time for a "Pub Med" computer course. Students have previously found this training valuable during their medical school career as they work through various research processes. Pub Med relates to other databases from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health. The Computer-Based Learning Center is offering two courses this fall that fit well into your official schedule: Friday, October 25 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. or Thursday, November 14, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. If you wish to register, call 293-6128 (CBLC) between the hours of 9 and 12, Monday through Friday.

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:
WVU FOOTBALL KICKOFF LUNCH: Friday, August 30, 4th Floor WVU Building, Noon to 2:00 PM. Special prize for the most creative WVU fan attire, door prizes and more. RSVP to Terry Surface in Alumni Affairs tsurface@hsc.wvu.edu or at 347-1247.

MS 4/ Class of 2003:
GRADUATION: May 16, 17, 18, 2003. Have you booked a hotel yet????
May 16, 2003 - Faculty/Senior Banquet that evening; you and one guest.
May 17, 2003 - School of Medicine Investiture that evening; no limit to guests
May 18, 2003 - University Commencement Ceremony that afternoon; no limit to guests

TRANSCRIPTS: To those of you who have not ordered your transcript, for ERAS or Early Match Programs please get in touch with Tammy for an order form. Fee is $6.00.

GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 2 - October SESSIONS:
Morgantown-Thursday, October 10, 3PM-5PM, John E Jones, 1, 2, 3 / Charleston-Tuesday, October 15, 11:30AM-3:30PM, 4th floor WVU Building / To register, respond to this e-mail or contact Student Services. Note your preferred date and specialty.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
WELCOME TO BLOCK 2! Keep up the good work.

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External Announcements:
2003 INTERNATIONAL HEALTH EXPEDITIONS' SCHEDULE: Himalayan Health Exchange and Office of 'Health Care Program For Tibetans in Ladakh' will organize the following medical/dental camps in the remote Himalayan regions of Indo-Tibetan Borderlands, North India and Nepal in 2003. Participation for all expeditions is open to: - Physicians, Dentists, Nurses and medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy and P.A. students. Each trip is designed to provide care to approximately 1200 underserved patients and an opportunity for international health exposure to participants. Participation on each trip is limited to 18. Participants will work alongside physicians and dentists in non-traditional clinical set-ups. Participants are responsible for arranging their own funding to cover trip cost and must be willing to put in a minimum of 6-8 hours of clinical work, each day, for seven days straight on each camp. The 2003 Schedule is attached.