Message of the Week #182
March 4th, 2003

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
CONGRATULATIONS to Matt Cindric, Class of 2004, on his recent engagement.

NOTICES:
NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS:
HIPAA Training OnLine: Please see HIPAA CBL.doc attachment. This is MANDATORY for all MD and MD/PhD students. Training/testing must be completed by APRIL 10.

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!

TALENT SHOW VIDEO PURCHASE: 2 Tapes (show on one, third year video on second) . Available at the cost of the video tapes. If you are interested in getting a copying please order by Wednesday, March 12, 2003 E-mail abanfie3@mix.wvu.edu

TALENT SHOW VIDEO CHECKOUT: For anyone who missed the show but does not wish to buy a copy after copies are made one will be available through Student Services.

MORGANTOWN TRAFFIC LIGHTS: We have learned that the contractor responsible for installing the traffic lights at the intersection of Elmer Prince Drive and Rt. 705 hopes to have the lights working by Wednesday evening, March 5. After we are confident the lights are working properly we will announce the date for closing the exit via Medical Center Drive. Activating the traffic lights and closing Medical Center Drive exit should make access to the Health Sciences Center both safer and easier.

MORGANTOWN BLOOD DRIVES IN MARCH:

* Monday, March 3, 1-7 p.m., WVU Rec Center, Multi-Purpose Room. (Part of National Collegiate Health and Wellness Week, March 3-7, being celebrated at WVU's Student Recreation Center.)
* Monday, March 10, 12-6 p.m., Coliseum, Jerry West Lounge, sponsored by the WVU Red Cross Club
* Wednesday, March 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., HSC, John Jones Conference Room, appointments only. Please call 598-4095.

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: Sat., Mar. 29, 2003.

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:
SAMPLE CV's AVAILABLE: Need to write a CV? Wish to see examples? Copies of six different examples are available on the Student Services Credenza.

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".

Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2003:
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, very informative, buffet luncheon you don't want to miss!

SENIOR BANQUET: Mark your calenders. Fri., May 16, 2003, Lakeview Scanticon Resort and Conference Center, 5:30 Student Photo Session Begins, 5:30 p.m. Cocktail, 6:30 p.m. Dinner, 8:00 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:
KAPLAN ACCESS IN CHARLESTON: Charleston Student Services has made arrangements for you to have access to Kaplan videos in the Charleston HSC Library during your spring break. Remember to bring your Kaplan ID card and photo ID.

KAPLAN VIDEO PROBLEMS?: Email Heather Bakondy directly with the number of the video. She will send a replacement to the library, heather_bakondy@kaplan.com .

CREDIT CARD RECEIPTS for Spring Computer fees are available in your student file.

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. NOTE: You must wear your white coats! If you are driving/riding with someone you must stop by the Student Service Office before NOON Thurs., Mar. 13 to pick up your packet of information that is being sent from Charleston.

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

CREDIT CARD RECEIPTS for Spring Computer fees are available in your student file.

Community Service Opportunities:
SUMMER COACHING OPPORTUNITY: A local middle school is looking for basketball coaches for their summer league. This is an excellent opportunity to serve the community. The dates are June 2 until the end of July. Please contact Terri Martin, Athletic Director work=598-3777 and home 598-8022. or at teemartin@hotmail.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!

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:
PEDIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS: Friday, March 14th, 8:00am - 9:00am at Women and Children's Hospital in the Children's Medicine Center Waiting Room. Robert Needlman, M.D., Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Adjunct, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, will present, "Pediatrics Literacy Intervention: Using Books to Simplify the Health Supervision Visit While Encouraging Early Literacy Skills."

FESTIVAL OF IDEAS: Presents Pulitzer Prize winning author, Judith Miller, speaking on the topic, "Biological Weapons: America's Secret Wars," Wednesday, March 5, at 7:30pm in the Charleston Civic Center Little Theater. Admission is free and seating is first come/first serve.

MS 4/ Class of 2003:
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, very informative, buffet luncheon you don't 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, Lakeview/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:
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!