Message of the Week #158
September 10th, 2002

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:CONGRATULATIONS to Miranda Wang, MSIV Charleston for her part in the article published in Volume 17 of "Endocrine" along with others in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Marshall University School of Medicine. The article is titled, "Glucocorticoid Inhibition of 235-1 Rat Pituitary Tumor Cycle Progression."

NOTICES:
CURRENT NATIONAL STATE OF ALERT: Today the Federal Government today elevated the terrorist threat level in the U.S. to orange, putting the country and American interests abroad at "high risk of terrorist attacks." In response, the Office of Student Services has re-activated last year's Emergency Contact list. In the event of an emergency, the Morgantown and Charleston Associate Deans and/or Office of Student Services will rely on your class officers for distribution of information. Third and Fourth year officers will be contacted via their beepers. First and Second year officers will be contacted via their home phone number and/or the Class Officers' Beeper. Your safety and security is important to us. Dean on Call Beeper Numbers Morgantown 0673 Charleston 341-1500

FINANCIAL RE-EVALUATION AT THE HSC: Attached is a Memo from Dean D'Alessandri outlining work being done by the Priority Action Team (PAT) these past months to access the financial evaluation of programs at the Health Sciences Center. The Office of Student Services will be experiencing budget reductions .

WVU POLICE asking University community to be vigilant in wake of thefts: The WVU Department of Public Safety is asking members of the campus community to be alert for suspicious activity and report any theft or suspected crime immediately as police investigate a series of LCD projector thefts. DPS would also like to inform all University employees about free engraving of office equipment and personal property as a part of the WVU "Operation Identification" program. The "Operation ID" engraving program helps to deter theft, and this free service can be scheduled by calling Lt. Randy Friend, 293-2677 or 293-COPS.

EVENTS:
FALL FAMILY WEEKEND: Fall Family Weekend 2002 at the Health Sciences Center

Robert M. D'Alessandri, MD Vice President for Health Sciences along with faculty and staff invite you to a MOUNTAINEER BREAKFAST for families and students of the Health Sciences Center. Saturday, September 28 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. HSC Cafeteria East Carolina vs. WVU (planned kickoff at 12 Noon) RSVP by September 16 to HSC Office of Alumni Affairs 293-5110 or e-mail Gina at gslaugenhoup@hsc.wvu.edu

FOOTBALL TENTS: The School of Medicine / Student Tent is being held under the POC Portico on Sat., Oct. 5 Maryland Game and Sat., Oct. 26 Miami Game. You should have received a flyer in your HSC Mailbox. Each medical student may invite one guest. If you would like to attend the tent - you must RSVP on the DEMOGRAPHIC Page! This is for catering purposes only. If you have not done this, you will not be admitted to the Tent! If you do not RSVP or you decide to bring an additional guest then you could be charged a fee of $5.00 per person. SO, SEND IN YOUR RSVP!!!!! If you have any questions, contact Carol Kurcaba in Student Services at ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu.

DIVERSITY WEEK: Ceremonies will be held on Thurs., October 17, 2002, John Jones Conf. Center. Prizes, will be handed out. Refreshments, music. More info to come.

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
September 11 REMEMBRANCE: The WVUH Pastoral Care Department will hold a brief interfaith service on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to remember the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as well as the crash of Flight 93 in Somerset County, Pa. The 15- to 20-minute service will be held at 12 p.m., outside, on the sidewalk area near the hospital's West Lobby. The Pastoral Care staff is available to provide counseling for individuals. Employees can call 598-4000, Ext. 4185, to make arrangements to meet with a chaplain. They can also page the chaplain on-call at 0590. In addition to the service being held at Ruby, Father Paul Hudock and Chaplain Matthew Riegel will hold a prayer service in the Health Sciences Hostler Auditorium at 12:05 p.m. on Sept. 11. See External Announcements below for more events.

FAMILY MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP FMIG: September 25 FMIG Meeting "What is Family Medicine?" Room 3067 12 to 1 RSVP moatsc@rcbhsc.wvu.edu

BENEDUM LECTURE SERIES for 2002 has been announced. See attached Memo.

Class Notes:
PHOTO ID BADGE REPLACEMENTS: If your badge is lost and needs replaced, the charge is $10.00. Students are to contact the Office of Student Services; the Office will then confirm your request to Facilities. In most cases, as repeat photo will not be necessary. Facilities will email you when the photo badge is ready for pick-up at their office, at which time you will pay them for the replacement.

MS 4/Class of 2003:
NRMP has updated the Registration of the Applicant User Guide to reflect the enhancements made to the Registration, Ranking and Results (R3) System for the 2003 Main Match. These sections in pdf format can be found on the NRMP website. The URL for Medical School Registration 2003 User Guide is: http://www.nrmp.org/res_match/tables/med_reg_sect2003.pdf

Updates of the Ranking and Results sections of both guides will be forthcoming and we will notify you when they have been posted to the NRMP website. The URL for the Applicant Registration 2003 User Guide is: http://www.nrmp.org/res_match/tables/app_reg_sect2003.pdf

CHIP WEB ACCESS: We have recently been made aware that the Hospital had deleted some of your access to the WEB via CHIP. We are in the process of re-establishing this access and will keep you posted.

GETTING TO RESIDENCY:

Morgantown Campus: Thursday, October 10, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, John Jones Conf. Rms, 1,2,3

Charleston Campus: Tuesday, October 15, from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm , 4th floor WVU Building.

RSVP this email if you wish to attend and have not yet registered. Specify which campus program and your desired specialty.

MATCH LUNCHEON: Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Erickson Alumni Center.

MS 3/Class of 2004:MS 3 WORKSHOP: Monday, September 23, Noon - 5:00 p.m., John E. Jones Conf. Rm. 1,2,3CHIP WEB ACCESS: We have recently been made aware that the Hospital had deleted some of your access to the WEB via CHIP. We are in the process of re-establishing this access and will keep you posted.

MS 2/Class of 2005:COMPUTER FEE DUE: Friday, September 13, 5:00 p.m. Unpaid accounts will be disconnected from internet services and printing services on Monday, September 16th. A $40.00 reinstatement fee will then be assessed. If you are still experiencing a financial aid delay, advise this office ASAP to avoid service disruption.

MS 2 ORIENTATION: Friday, September 20, 12:30-3:30 p.m. - 2116 HSCN. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.

MS 1/Class of 2006:FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION: Thursday, September 12, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., 2118 HSCN (Path Amp). Check the class email send yesterday for details. Agenda attached below. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.

COMPUTER FEE DUE: Friday, September 13, 5:00 p.m. Unpaid accounts will be disconnected from internet services and printing services on Monday, September 16th. A $40.00 reinstatement fee will then be assessed. If you are still experiencing a financial aid delay, advise this office ASAP to avoid service disruption.

PHOTOS from the Oath of Integrity Ceremony are now posted on the web. Look for yourself, friends, and family members in the photo gallery.

FIELD TRIP: March 14, 2003. Students will depart from the WVU Coliseum and ride the buses to Charleston. The buses will depart at 7:30 a.m. and return around 7 p.m. You will be touring all the different facilities on the Charleston Campus.

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:

Class Notes:
REMEMBERING September 11TH, 2001: As we face the one-year anniversary of September 11, 2001, CAMC has planned activities to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the attacks on our country. Special Prayer Services will be held at each hospital: General Rooms 101-102 at

10am;Memorial Chapel at 12noon; W&C Chapel at 12noon. There will be a display table at W&C from 10am-2pm with educational information for parents of children of all ages, "Pay It Forward" Ribbons to share with others and the opportunity to take part in creating a "Helping Hand" quilt to be donated to a local Fire Department in memory of those lost.

CAMC ANNUAL PICNIC: Thursday, September 19, 6-8:30pm, Maier Village. Immediate family welcome.

RESEARCH LUNCH AND LEARN: The next Research Lunch and Learn will be held Wednesday, September 18, from noon - 1 p.m. and is entitled, "Current Issues in Nursing Research," by Cynthia Persily, PhD, RN. It may be viewed in Rooms 101 and 102 at General Hospital, the Board Room at Women and Children's Hospital and by "live" lecture in Room 2000 of the WVU Building next door to Memorial Hospital. Lunch is available in all 3 cafeterias for 30 cents on that day in celebration of CAMC's 30th anniversary. Bring your lunch and join the group!

MS 4/ Class of 2003:
NRMP has updated the Registration of the Applicant User Guide to reflect the enhancements made to the Registration, Ranking and Results (R3) System for the 2003 Main Match. These sections in pdf format can be found on the NRMP website. Updates of the Ranking and Results section of the guide will be forthcoming and we will notify you when they have been posted to the NRMP website. The URL for the Applicant Registration 2003 User Guide is: http://www.nrmp.org/res_match/tables/app_reg_sect2003.pdf

RESIDENCY TRANSCRIPTS: Drop by Tammy's desk in the Student Services office as soon as you can to fill out a transcript request form for your residency application if that's still on your "to do" list. Bring your checkbook to cover the $6.00 fee as cash cannot be accepted. If you have any questions, call Tammy at 347-1210, 1-877-988-2427 or e-mail her at tflanagan@hsc.wvu.edu.

GETTING TO RESIDENCY:
Morgantown Campus: Thursday, October 10, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, John Jones Conf. Rms, 1,2,3
Charleston Campus: Tuesday, October 15, from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm , 4th floor WVU Building.
RSVP this email if you wish to attend and have not yet registered. Specify which campus program and your desired specialty.
MATCH DAY: Thursday, March 20, 2003, 12 noon-2 pm, 4th floor WVU Building.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
CAREER EVALUATION PROGRAM: Wednesday, December 4, 2002, 4th floor WVU Building, 9am-1pm More details will follow.

Community Service Opportunities:
American Lung Association Walk: Saturday, September 14, 2002. Registration is at 8am walk begins at 9am. Money raised goes to asthma research with part going directly to research in Morgantown. If interested in walking for community service hours contact: Michael Wolfe at mwolfe3@mix.wvu.edu or page him at 388-8250-0930. There is a possibility of earning up to 9 hours community service hours. American Heart Walk: This annual community fund-raising event in Charleston will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 8:30am, on the grounds of the State Capitol. Funds raised go to fight cardiovascular diseases and stroke. If you would like to be involved in this event, please contact Angela Mayfield at 965-7998. The earlier you call, the more variety of volunteer areas you will have from which to choose.

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External Announcements:

WVU/MORGANTOWN 9/11 REMEMBRANCE ACTIVITIES:
WVU will join with the City of Morgantown Wednesday 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 Temporary Memorial Wall outside the Downtown Campus Library. The public is invited to participate in all activities. Below is a list of activities planned for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Tuesday, Sept. 10

- Creative Arts Concert, "Remembrance," 7:30 p.m., Mountainlair Gluck Theater, a concert coordinated by William Skidmore, professor of cello, featuring performances by a variety of faculty and student groups from the Division of Music - HR&E Public Forum - "Ground Zero Reflections" (College of Human Resources and Education students' post 9-11 experiences in New York City), noon - 1 p.m., Room 601B Allen Hall

Wednesday, Sept. 11
-- Memorial Wall listing the names of the Sept. 11 victims, 6 a.m.-throughout day, Outside Downtown Campus Library
- Woodburn Clock Tower Bells to Chime, approximately 8:45 a.m. and Noon
- Human Resources Memorial Service, 8:45 a.m., Outside Terrace, One Waterfront
- Public Administration Panel Discussion, "One Year Later: Controlling Internal Terrorism, 9:15 a.m., Mountainlair Rhododendron Room

- Community Medicine Student Association, tables with information for parents on talking to children about death, terrorism, human rights; children's artwork display; Health Sciences Pylons lobby throughout day

- Tree Planting Ceremony, 1 p.m., Outside Downtown Campus Library; Student Government Association also setting up tables to hand out flags and activity brochures

- Commemoration and Prayer Service, noon, WVU Hospitals Pastoral Care Department, sidewalk area, West Lobby, Ruby Memorial Hospital; 12:30 p.m. ceremony at Child Development Center to follow

- Prayer Service, 12:05 p.m., Hostler Auditorium, Health Sciences Center

- Candlelight Vigil/Musical Tribute/Moment of Silence/Bell Ringing, 7:30 p.m., Woodburn Circle

Thursday, Sept. 12
- Service Learning Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mountainlair Commons (Representatives from United Way agencies will be on hand to promote their agencies and recruit volunteers for "Make A Difference Day/Weekend" in October. WVU's Office of Service Learning Programs will have displays and information about service learning courses.)
- Red Cross Blood Drive, Noon-6 p.m., Mountainlair Ballrooms, sponsored by WVU Office of Service Learning

For a complete listing of 9-11-related activities, go to http://intranet.wvu.edu

THE 44TH ANNUAL NATIONAL STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM: The Forum will be held at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, from Thursday, April 3rd to Saturday April 5th, 2003. <http://www2.utmb.edu/nsrf/main.htm>. The primary purpose of the National Student Research Forum is to provide a national scientific assembly, planned and managed by students for presentation of research by medical students, graduate students, interns, and residents in the biomedical sciences. The Forum provides an opportunity for young health scientists to receive critical analysis and recognition of their research efforts from established scientists.