Message of the Week #171
December 10th, 2002

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
BEST WISHES to all as you finish your exams and complete your interview process. Travel Safe and Enjoy the Holidays.

Community Service Opportunities:
Help with Toy Drive: Volunteers and toys are needed for the Annual Toy Giveaway for children at the armory on the Mileground December 16, 17, 18 (9 a.m. -7 p.m.) and Thursday, December 19 (8 a.m. - 2:30). Any student wishing to volunteer can come to the Armory on any of those days or for more information call Margaret Puderbaugh at 599-4462 or Kathy Keefover at 363-1156 or mkkeefover@cswebmail.com.

NOTICES:
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION TIME AGAIN! It is once again time to reapply for financial aid for next fall. Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/Renewal FAFSA electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon after January 1, 2003 as possible. See attached for details.

PRIMARY CARE OPPORTUNITIES: If you are 100% sure that you want to practice in primary care after you graduate, please let us know so we can inform you of lower interest loan possibilities.

2003-04 TERRY AND FRANCES SEELINGER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW

AVAILABLE: The Terry and Frances Seelinger Scholarship Application is now available from the Financial Aid Office located in Room G111. See attached for details.

AMWA: The American Medical Women's Assoc. offers a number of student benefits to women medical students. (Medical Education Loans, Community Service Scholarship, Research Paper Award, Mentoring Award, Bed and Breakfast Program). Email Marie Glanz for further information mglanz@lamwa-doc.org There are flyers available in the Student Services Office on the Credenza.

DISTINGUISHED TEACHING FACULTY AWARD: Nominations are being accepted through December 13, 2002 for the School of Medicine Distinguished Teacher Award. For further information please go to SOLE, SOM Faculty Awards, then click Criteria located on left hand side of page.

EVENTS:

AOA ELECTIONS: Jan. 22, 2003 - 5:00 p.m., JEJ "A" Morgantown and Room 3290 WVU Building Charleston.

RESIDENCY FAIR: January 13, 2003 - JEJones Conf. Center

HSC Talent Show: Saturday, February 1, 2003, HSC Auditorium.

If you are interested in participating in the talent show you should contact Anne Banfield at abanfie3@mix.wvu.edu, or Jamey Friebe-Cost at jfriebe@mix.wvu.edu. Signups will be taken in front of the bookstore from January 6 - 10, 2003. Proceeds to benefit WVU Children's Hospital.

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What's Happening - Morgantown:
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS: December 13, 2002, noon - 1p.m., JJCR, 1,2,3. "The Principles of Innate Health", William Pettit, MD, Sydney Banks Institute of Innate Health.

AMA MEETING, Jan. 8, 2003 - noon - 1, Room - TBA

AMWA MEETING: Jan. 8, 2003, noon - 1, Room - TBA

PAIG MEETING: Wed., Jan. 8, 2003, noon - 1 p.m., Hostler Auditorium.

SIG MEETING: Dec. 11, 2002, noon -1, Room 2094.

Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2003:

BEST WISHES with this month's interviews. We will see you January 2nd.

NRMP ANNOUNCEMENT: Confirm that your NRMP and ERAS applicant codes have the same AAMC component. If they do not, please email the NRMP to correct the error.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
BEST WISHES on your Block 3 exam. We will see you January 6th.

MS 2/Class of 2005:
BEST WISHES as you continue your finals. We will see you January 6th.

KAPLAN BOOKS have arrived. Stop in Student Services to sign for your box. Official Kaplan ID cards for video access are anticipated this week.

KAPLAN QBANK NOW AVAILABLE: Kaplan has upgraded the Qbank program presented to you earlier this semester. For those enrolled in the program offered, you are now a part of a Qreview program which provides qbank access for 9 months. You should have already received an email from Kaplan with access information beginning even now. If you are not a part of this program and would like to sign-up for QReview, see attached. Contact Pam with questions, pcarico@hsc.wvu.edu .

KAPLAN CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS for Fall have been processed. We will have receipts in the near future for you in your student files.

FREE KAPLAN DIAGNOSTIC EXAM for all second year students (even those not in the Kaplan Review Program) is scheduled on Tuesday, January 7, 1-5 p.m., Hostler Auditorium.

COMPUTER CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS for Fall have been processed. We will have receipts in the near future for you in your student files.

MS 1/Class of 2006:
BEST WISHES as you complete your finals. We will see you January 3rd.

HUMAN FUNCTION ORIENTATION - Attendance Required: Friday, January 3rd. 9:00 - 3:00p.m. Bring your laptops. See attached agenda.

IMMUNIZATION RECORDS: Notices were placed in the mailboxes of students who still need immunization records completed. Some of you will be restricted from seeing patients next semester until these issues are resolved. All of you should take care of these details over the Christmas Holidays to avoid further restrictions. Contact Dr. Cather with any questions, acather@hsc.wvu.edu .

COMPUTER CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS for Fall have been processed. We will have receipts in the near future for you in your student files.

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:
RESEARCH LUNCH AND LEARN: Wednesday, December 18, noon. Topic: "Translating Research Into Practice: The Final Link in the Research Process," presented by Rose Ann DiMaria, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, WVU School of Nursing. It may be viewed in Rooms 101 and 102 at General, the Board Room at W&C's and by "live" lecture in Room 2000 of the WVU Building next door to Memorial. RSVP to 388-9960 to be included in the lunch count. Lunch will be provided at all sites.

MS 4/ Class of 2003:
BEST WISHES with this month's interviews. We will see you January 2nd.

NRMP ANNOUNCEMENT: Confirm that your NRMP and ERAS applicant codes have the same AAMC component. If they do not, please e-mail the NRMP to correct the error.

PRECEPTOR ASSIGNMENTS: Watch your e-mail for the Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine Subinternship preceptor and hospital assignments for January rotations. The applicable syllabus will be placed in mailboxes.

MS 3/ Class of 2004:
GOOD LUCK on your Block 3 exam this week. We will see you January 6th.

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External Announcements:
WVU Bookstore Sweatshirts are in! Hooded sweatshirts - $34.00, Crewneck - $24.99, TeeShirts - $12.99.