Message of the Week #172
December 17th, 2002

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES!

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2002 December graduates: Drs. Melanie Dawn Altizer, Heather Dawn Escoto, Stephanie Lynn Kirby, Angela Denise Oglesby and Jessica Dawn Talley. We enjoyed celebrating this event with our first December Investiture and Family Brunch. Congratulations and Best Wishes!

CONGRATULATIONS are in order for Manu Aggarwal and Samir Patel who welcomed their daughter Aria in to the world on December 11. Aria was 5 lbs. 14 oz. and 18 inches long. All are doing well.

NOTICES:
OFFICE HOLIDAYS: Student Services will be closed for the Christmas Holidays Monday, December 23 thru Thursday, December 26.

THERE WILL BE NO CHRISTMAS EVE MESSAGE OF THE WEEK next week. The next message will be sent December 31st. Remember that notices for posting must be submitted by 12 noon on Tuesdays.

REMEMBER TO PAY your Spring Invoices.

JOBS: University Health Associates has openings for part-time (15-20) hours per week Student Assistants. Contact Kathy Mathess, kmathess@hsc.wvu.edu .

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.

EVENTS:
AOA ELECTIONS: Jan. 22, 2003 - 5:00 p.m., JEJ "A" Morgantown and Room 3290 WVU Building Charleston. Members will be electing students from the Class of 2004, as well as faculty, resident and alumni members.

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 this Week - Morgantown:
OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS: 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.

BLOOD DRIVES: Winter Weather Impact Notice. Plea for help. See Attached. - Thursday, December 19, Health Science Center, 10-4 p.m. Please call 598-4118 for an appointment. - Wednesday, January 22, 11:00 am - 5:00 p.m. JEJ Conf. Cntr. NOTE: For this blood drive only the Office of Student Services will allow THREE hours of community service. See attachment.

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.

CLASS MEETING: Wednesday, January 15, 1-3 p.m., JEJ 1,2,3. Agenda: Graduation and Match. All are encouraged to attend.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
SEE YOU January 6 for the start of Block #4.

CLASS MEETING: Tuesday, January 7, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Room 4007. To discuss fourth year schedules and requirements. Attendance is required. Contact Brenda Michael with questions, bmichael@hsc.wvu.edu .

MS 2/Class of 2005:
SEE YOU January 6

KAPLAN DIAGNOSTIC EXAM: Tuesday, January 7, 1:00 - 5:00 P.M., Hostler Auditorium. All are welcome to attend. Contact Pam Carico with questions, pcarico@hsc.wvu.edu .

KAPLAN MEDREVIEW registration still open until Tuesday, December 31st. See attached info sheet and registration form.

MS 1/Class of 2006:
SEE YOU January 3

HUMAN FUNCTION ORIENTATION: Friday, January 3, 9:00 - 3:00 p.m., 2116 HSCN. Attendance is required - Bring Laptops. Contact Pam Carico with questions, pcarico@hsc.wvu.edu .

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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:
SEE YOU January 2

CLASS MEETING: Tuesday, January 14, 1:30-3:30p.m., Room 2000. Agenda: Graduation and Match. All are encouraged to attend.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
SEE YOU January 6

CLASS MEETING: Tuesday, January 7, 1:30- 3:00 p.m., Room 2000. Agenda: Fourth year schedules and requirements. Attendance is required. Contact Charissa Atkinson with questions, catkinson@hsc.wvu.edu.

WESTMORELAND COAL COMPANY MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications for 2003-04 academic year are available in Student Services. Deadline is February 14, 2003. Must be a resident of WV and willing to practice medicine in Boone County, WV for a period of time equal to 1/4 of the scholarship period. Contact Tammy (347-1210 or tflanagan@hsc.wvu.edu) for further details.