Message of the Week #179
February 11th, 2003

NOTICES:
CHRISTIAN HELP: We received a thank you note from Christian Help to al the medical students who volunteered their time and energy for their annual Toy Give Away. The notice is posted in our Office.

SUMMER FELLOWSHIP: Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies has two, one week fellowhips on alcohol and drug studies available this summer. Fellowship monies cover tuition, room, meals and a small stipend for travel and expenses. Further information is available in our Office.

SOLE ACCOUNT CLEANUP: SOLE accounts which are inactive, or have not been used within the last 12 months, will gradually be disabled and then deleted during the next few months. If your account incorrectly disappears, you can easily request another account. Link to "Request a SOLE account" on the right-hand side of SOLE's main page. When you fill out that form, Academic Technology will create a new SOLE account. If you already have an account, Academic Technology will help you log in successfully.

EVENTS:
AOA ANNUAL ADDRESS: Friday, March 28, 2003, 4:00 pm, WVU Auditorium Charleston Campus. Title of Address: "Never Grow UP" (aka-why did I get into this?) presented by Shawn Chillag, MD former Charleston Division Department of Medicine Chairman. Address is open to all faculty, residents, students and staff who want to attend.

AOA INDUCTION BANQUET: This is for Members Only - Fri., Mar. 28, 2003, Embassy Suites, Charleston, Salon E, 6:00 Cocktails, 6:30 Dinner, 7:30/8:00 Post Dinner Awards. More details to follow - watch your mailbox and emails.

MORGANTOWN HEALTH RIGHT WALK/RUN: Sun., Mar. 30, 2003. More details to come.

AWARDS CONVOCATION: Fri., May 2, 2003, 5:00 p.m., Hostler Auditorium, Morgantown and WVU Auditorium, Charleston. MDTV between campuses.

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
BLOOD DRIVE: Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in John Jones 1, 2 and 3. Please call 598-4095 to schedule an appointment.

OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS OF AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE or those interested in working with diverse populations! Peterson Zah, former President of the Navajo Nation will be a guest of Community Medicine and WVU's Native American Studies Program on Wednesday, February 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Cancer Center 2nd Floor Conference Room. SPACE IS LIMITED! Interested? Contact Karen Manzo, kmanzo@hsc.wvu.edu ASAP. Topics include research and education.

AMWA MEETING: Wed., Feb. 12, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, TBD

EMIG MEETING: Wed., Feb. 26, 2003 - noon - 1 p.m., 7th Floor Emerg. Med. Conf. Rm., "Skills Lab Central Line Placement".

PAIG MEETING: Wed., Feb. 12, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, Hostler Auditorium

PHYSICIANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING: Thurs., Feb. 13, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, Lunch provided. "Lost Innocence, Attack on Iraq and the Reality of Armed Combat" by Dr. Larry Schwab.

FMIG MEETING: Wed., Feb. 19, 2003 - noon - 1 pm, 3067 HSC

Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2003:
ENTER RANK ORDER LIST: www.nrmp.org . Deadline February 26.

MATCH DAY LUNCHEON: Thurs., Mar. 20, 2003, 11:30 a.m., Erickson Alumni Center, Durrett Hall. More details to come.

AFTER MATCH LUNCHEON: Mon., Mar. 24, 2003, JE Jones 1,2,3. Elaine Mason of WVU Placement Service Office. RSVP to Carol Kurcaba at ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu by Mar. 17, if you plan to attend.

SENIOR BANQUET: Mark your calenders. Fri., May 16, 2003, Lakeview Scanticon Resort and Conference Center, 5:30 Student Photo Session Begins, 6:30 p.m. Cocktail, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, 8:30 p.m. Post Dinner Program and Dance. More details to come.

FAMILY LUNCH: Sat., May 17, 2003, Lakeveiw/Pines - TBD, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

INVESTITURE: Sat., May 17, 2003, WVU Rec Center, 7:00 p.m.

COMMENCEMENT: Sun., May 18, 2003, WVU Coliseum, students must arrive by 12:30 p.m., ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m.

MS 2/Class of 2005:
WHITE COAT CEREMONY: Fri., April 25, 2003, 6:00 p.m. HSC Auditorium. Further details to follow in weeks to come.

THIRD YEAR SCHEDULE PROCESS: We are beginning the resolution process and will be in contact with you individually as needed. Thank you for your patience.

KAPLAN DELAYED PAYMENT CHECKS: All Kaplan payments held for January processing having been submitted to University Health Associates.

MS 1/Class of 2006:
MS1 SNOWBALL: Saturday, February 15, 2003 at Lakeview Resort, Chestnut Rooms, Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7:30, dance at 9:00 p.m. with Loray Robinson from WVAQ. Make check payable to UHA - $15.00 per person and must be received no later than Wed., Feb. 12. Also, if you are planning to attend - you must RSVP on the demographic page!

MSI FIELD TRIP: Friday, March 14, 2003, depart on buses from the Coliseum Blue Gate at 7:30 a.m. If you are planning on driving - please note that there is limited parking. Also, you must let Carol Kurcaba by know that you plan on driving and/or going down with someone, please email Carol at ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu. If you change you mind and decide to take the bus - Carol will also need that information as well. We need to know who will be riding the bus so we don't forget someone.

Community Service Opportunities:
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS AT THE HEALTH FAIR: February 21, 22. Interested in earning hours? Contact Larry Calemine by Friday, February 7, (h) 599-3354 (w) 296-3314, lcalemine@aol.com

MTR. SPINA BIFIDA CAMP: Volunteer Camp Counselors are needed. June 14 - 20, 2003, Cedar Lakes, WV (near Ripley, WV) Great opportunity for students majoring in PT, OT, Education, Nursing, Medicine, Rec Therapy & Rehab. You must be available the entire week and have an interest in learning and growing by helping others, and be able to work hard and have fun at the same time! No experience is required. Interested? Call 304-528-5773 to request an application. If no answer, please leave a message with your name, phone number where you can be reached and that you are requesting a camp counselor application. Or write to Mountaineer Spina Bifida Camp, Inc. 2900 1st Ave., Rm. 614, Huntington, WV 25702. Deadline May 1st!

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CAMP: The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is preparing for its summer camp sessions for the year 2003. MDA is now recruiting volunteers for their services as camp counselors. The 2003 MDA Summer Camp will be held at Cedar Lakes in Ripley, WV from June 22-27. See attached. If you have any questions about camp or need additional information on how to become a counselor please contact me at (304)344-9807. Kelly Friend, Camp Director: 304/344-9807 charlestonwvdistrict@mdausa.org .

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:
RESEARCH LUNCH AND LEARN: Wednesday, February 19, noon. Topic: " Studying La Crosse Encephalitis: Looking at a Problem in Different Ways," presented by Dr. James McJunkin, M.D.. It may be viewed in Rooms 101 and 102 at General, the 3rd floor Conference 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.

WVU NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: Alumni Affairs invites you and a guest to the Marquee Cinemas, Southridge Center, at 6:55 pm, Monday, February 24, 2003, to see Shanghai Nights starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. RSVP by Thursday, February 20, to tsurface@hsc.wvu.edu or call 347-1247. Reserved tickets may be picked up in the Marquee lobby between 6:30 and 6:55 pm that evening.

MS 4/ Class of 2003:
ENTER RANK ORDER LIST: www.nrmp.org . Deadline February 26.

MATCH DAY LUNCHEON: Thursday, March 20, 2003,

12:30 pm, 4th floor WVU Building. More details to come.

AFTER MATCH LUNCHEON: Tuesday, March 25, 2003,

noon-1 pm, 4th floor WVU Building sponsored by WVU's HSC Placement Service Office. E-mail Judy Newhouse, jnewhouse@hsc.wvu.edu March 17, if you plan to attend.

SENIOR BANQUET: Mark your calender. Friday, May 16, 2003, Lakeview Scanticon Resort and Conference Center, 5:30 pm Student Photo Session begins, 6:30 pm. Cocktails, 7:00 pm Dinner, 8:30 pm Post Dinner Program and Dance. More details to come.

FAMILY LUNCH: Saturday, May 17, 2003, Lakeveiw/Pines 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. More details to come.

INVESTITURE: Saturday, May 17, 2003, WVU Rec Center, 7:00 pm.

COMMENCEMENT: Sunday, May 18, 2003, WVU Coliseum, students must arrive by 12:30 pm, ceremony begins at 1:30 pm.

MS 3/Class of 2004:

LUNCH WITH DR. HANSBARGER: Noon, Monday, February 17 Room 2063, WVU Building. MSIII students on Medicine Rotation Block IV are invited to a luncheon with Dr. Hansbarger. The course coordinator will be advise to release you from rotation duties to attend the luncheon. For luncheon planning purposes, please e-mail Charissa Atkinson at catkinson@hsc.wvu.edu if you are unable to attend.

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External Announcements:
RESIDENCY FAIR at Medical College of Virginia. All students invited - Monday, April 21, 2003 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. See attached.