Message of the Week #181
February 25th, 2003

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
CONGRATULATIONS: To Jennie Jarvis, Class of 2006, on her recent engagement to Andy Hauschka.

NOTICES:
CONGRATULATIONS: AMSA Valentine Drawing = 1st Prize: Catalina Teba - dinner for two at Cafe Bacchus and movie tickets for two.

2nd Prize: Christie Bailey - lunch for 2 at the Daily Grind and movie rental at Blockbuster.

CONGRATULATIONS: The HSC Talent Show was a big success. The amount raised for WVU Children's Hospital is $1,900.00. Thank you to all the students, who organized the event.

STUDENT APPRECIATION DAYS: Alumni is showing their appreciation to all medical students. In Morgantown Room G-104 HSN from February 24 - March 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. In Charleston WVU Building 1st floor across from elevators. On February 26 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m and February 27 - March 7 from 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Stop by their office to pick up your special gift that they have for you!

EVENTS:
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:
Class Notes:
CRITICAL BLOOD DRIVE: Due to recent winter storms, the potential to collect more than 900 units of blood in our local area only produced 41 units. This has created a "critical" need for all types of blood donations. The American Red Cross will hold a critical blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at John Jones 1, 2, 3 in the Health Sciences Center. No appointment will be necessary. Walk-ins are encouraged. Please plan on giving the gift of life.

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

AMSA MEETING: Wed., Mar. 5, 2003 - noon - 1 p.m., Room 2157

FMIG MEETING: Wed., Mar. 26, 2003 - noon - 1 p.m., Room 3067

AMSA MEETING: Wed., Mar. 26, 2003 - noon - 1 p.m., Room 2118 Path Amp., Speaker is Eric Davis, MD, on "Alcoholism/Drug Addition and Health Professionals".

MS 4/Class of 2003:
CONFIRM RANK ORDER LIST: www.nrmp.org. Deadline - Tuesday, February 26, 11:59 P.M. Remember - "The R3 System closes at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). NRMP must receive certified applicant and program Rank Order Lists and any other information pertinent to the Match by this date and time."

MATCH DAY LUNCHEON: Thurs., Mar. 20, 2003, 11:30 a.m., Erickson Alumni Center, Durrett Hall. YOU MUST RSVP TO THE DEMOGRAPHIC PAGE!

"CREATING YOUR FUTURE" AN 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. This is a really nice buffet luncheon you might not want to miss!

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 3/Class of 2004:
MS IV SCHEDULES are due Friday, February 28.

BEST WISHES on your Block 4 exams.

MS 2/Class of 2005:
STEP 1 APPLICATIONS: Due to Student Services March 1. www.nbme.org

FMIG SUTURING WORKSHOP: April 24, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Family Medicine Conference Room.

WHITE COAT CEREMONY: Fri., April 25, 2003, 6:00 p.m. HSC Auditorium. Further details to follow in weeks to come.

LAPTOP WARRANTY EXPIRES: Just a reminder that the warranty coverage on your ThinkPad A21 laptop expires May 31, 2003. If you have any open laptop issues that may involve warranty, please make arrangements to visit the Help Desk soon. The insurance coverage on your laptop is effective through June 30, 2003. If you have questions, please call our Help Desk at 293-3631.

COMPUTER CREDIT CARD FEES were submitted to University Health Associates. Watch for them in your March bills.

MS 1/Class of 2006:
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.

FMIG SURUTURING WORKSHOP: April 28, 2003, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Family Medicine Conference Room.

COMPUTER CREDIT CARD FEES were submitted to University Health Associates. Watch for them in your March bills.

WVU/CAMC SUMMER RESEARCH EXTERNSHIP: June 23 - August 1.

Watch for a class e-mail later this week for application information and projects offered.

WVU/CAMC SHADOWING PROGRAM: July 14 - August 8. More details forthcoming in a class e-mail regarding application information and specialities offered in program.

Community Service Opportunities:

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:
SURGERY GRAND ROUNDS: Roberto E. Kusminsky, M.D., will present, "Colorectal Cancer 2003: Part II - Update on Selected Topics of Diagnosis, Therapy, and Prevention," Friday, February 28, at 4:00pm in Room 2000 of the WVU Building. Refreshments will be served.

MS 4/ Class of 2003:
ENTER RANK ORDER LIST: www.nrmp.org . Deadline Wednesday, February 26. Remember - "The R3 System closes at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). NRMP must receive certified applicant and program Rank Order Lists and any other information pertinent to the Match by this date and time."

MATCH DAY LUNCHEON: Thursday, March 20, 2003, 12:30pm, 4th floor WVU Building. YOU MUST RSVP TO THE DEMOGRAPHIC PAGE!

CREATING YOUR FUTURE" AN AFTER MATCH LUNCHEON: Tuesday, March 25, 2003, Noon, 4th floor WVU Building. Hostess, Elaine Mason of HSC Placement Service Office. RSVP to Judy Newhouse at jnewhouse@hsc.wvu.edu by Monday, March 17, if you plan to attend. This is a really nice buffet luncheon you might not want to miss!

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

FAMILY LUNCH: Saturday, May 17, 2003, Lakeveiw/Pines - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. More details forthcoming.

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

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

MS 3/Class of 2004:
MS IV SCHEDULES are due Friday, February 28.

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External Announcements:
CRIMES AGAINST NATURE: Wednesday, February 26, 9pm in the Ballroom - a presentation by Chris Kilmartin called Crimes Against Nature. Chris is a professor, psychologist, and stand -up comedian! He makes fun of himself and the absurdities and contradictions of growing up male in America. He is FUNNY and he gets to the point! This is a great presentation for any students with interests in Sexual Assault Prevention, Gender issues, or really most of the Social Sciences. See attached.

AAMC SEEKING PAPERS FOR FEDERAL HEALTH PROMOTION, DISEASE PREVENTION AWARD: See attached notice of Award Competition.