Message of the Week #189
April 22nd, 2003

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
OUR CONDOLENCES to Beth Ann Dlugos, Student Services Admissions Coordinator, at the death of her husband, David, this past Wednesday, April 16.

OUR CONDOLENCES to Denise Young, Class of 2005, on the recent death of her grandmother.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY: We are pleased to announce the addition of Jane Horst on staff at the Student Services Office, Eastern Division.

NOTICES:
SOLE SURVEY: If you have not participated in this survey, please do this last week. http://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/portal/user/April_2003_survey.asp

UPDATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT CHARTER: The Class Officers has proposed and approved updates to the School of Medicine Student Government Charter. You will find the new version posted on the web. http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/students/organizations/studgovernmentcharter03.asp

VOLUNTEERS FOR INVESTITURE: Student Services would like some student volunteers to help with the clean up/set up of chairs in the rec center following the investiture ceremony. This will be on Sat., May 17. If you are interested please contact Carol Kurcaba in Student Services at 293-4961 or email at ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu.

CHEROKEE Company: It's Cherokee's off brand uniforms, lab coats, scrubs at reasonable cost, same quality. Contact Douglas R. Hayes, II, VP at 304-336-7662 or email dhayes2@ovis.net

CARON FOUNDATION: is a leader in providing state-of-the-art addiction treatment to adults and adolescents at our residential care programs in northeastern PA. They are offering a one-week Institute on addiction treatment for medical students who are interested in clinical work with alcoholic and drug dependent patients. Held at Wernersville Campus from June 2-6, 2003. Includes housing and meals. During the week you will learn about addictive diseases through individual and small group patient interaction; participation in key components of the treatment program; experimental skill-building exercises; and a master lecture series. Contact: Susan Gordon, PhD at 610-670-2332 ext 2242 or sgordon@caronfoundation.org

EVENTS:
FMIG MEETING: Wed., Apr. 30, noon - 1:00 p.m., 7th Floor Emerg. Med. Conf. Rm. "Skills Workshop on Splinting".

AWARDS CONVOCATION: Fri., May 2, 2003, 5:00 p.m., Hostler Auditorium, Morgantown and WVU Auditorium, Charleston. MDTV between campuses. Those students who are recipients of an award will be notified that you will be receiving an award. Please let us know if you will be attending or not if you receive notification. If you are not a recipient, please plan to attend to support your peers.

AOA DEBATE: Medical Malpractice in West Virginia Forum featuring well know physicians, attorneys, state legislators. Mon., Apr. 28, 2003 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Health Sciences Auditorium. Further details to follow.

RESIDENCY FAIR: Thurs., May 29, 2003, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m., John E. Jones Conference Center.

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday: An American Red Cross blood drive is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday at the Health Sciences Center, John Jones Conference Room. Please call 598-4095 for an appointment. If unable to donate at this time, check the Red Cross Web site at www.redcrosslife.org for other blood drives in the area.

Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2003:
FINANCIAL AID ANNOUNCEMENT: Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! You are to be commended on this academic achievement. To make this transition as financially smooth as possible we are planning an EXIT COUNSELING LOAN SESSION to discuss loan repayment and deferment options. If you are a student loan borrower you are required to attend the following session: DATE: April 28, 2003 WHERE: Hostler Auditorium WHEN: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm During the session you will be asked to complete a questionnaire requiring the name, address and telephone number of two people who will always know your whereabouts. Please remember to bring this information with you. For students on the Charleston campus or on southern WV rotations, the exit counseling session will be accessible through MDTV in Room 2015 in the WVU Building. If you are not a Charleston based student, but will be attending the exit counseling session in Charleston, please contact us so we can forward your exit loan counseling materials. Please disregard any information concerning exit counseling from ECSI. If you have any questions concerning this please contact our office at (304) 293-3706 or by email at hscfinaid@mail.wvu.edu.

RESIDENCY CONTRACTS: are now arriving at your home address. Read the instructions thoroughly and pay attention to deadlines. Bring your graduation verification request forms for completion to Sheri.

AAMC GRADUATION QUESTIONNAIRE: Requirement for receipt of diploma. www.aamc.org/gq .

SENIOR BANQUET: Mark your calenders. Friday, May 16, Lakeview Scanticon Resort and Conference Center. Student Photo Session Begins at 5:30 p.m., Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Post Dinner Program and Dance. RSVP's to the demographic page only. If you have questions, contact Carol Kurcaba at ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu or 293-4961.

FAMILY LUNCH: Saturday, May 17, 2003, Lakeview, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

INVESTITURE: Saturday, May 17, WVU Rec Center,. Students arrive at 7:00 p.m.; ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m.

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

MS 3/Class of 2004:
MS4 ORIENTATION: Required Attendance - Thursday, May 29, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hostler Auditorium.

MS 2/Class of 2005:
WHITE COAT CEREMONY REHEARSAL: Thursday, April 24, 3:30 p.m., HSC Auditorium. Required attendance.

WHITE COAT CEREMONY: Fri., Apr. 25, 2003, 6:00 p.m. HSC Auditorium.

SUMMER REGISTRATION:l Watch for a class email by Friday outlining Summer 1&2 registration.

MS 1/Class of 2006:
WVU/CAMC SHADOWING PROGRAM: July 14 - August 8. Application information available from the Student Services Medicine homepage by linking to Charleston Division or at www.hsc.wvu.edu/charleston. Deadline May 1st.

SUMMER REGISTRATION: Watch for a class email by Friday outlining Summer 1&2 registration.

Community Service Opportunities:
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR 2003 SPECIAL OLYMPICS: See Attached.

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:
MS 4/ Class of 2003:
AAMC GRADUATION QUESTIONNAIRE: Requirement for receipt of diploma. www.aamc.org/gq .

RESIDENCY CONTRACTS are now arriving at your home address. Read the instructions thoroughly and pay attention to deadlines. Bring your graduation verification request forms for completion to Tammy.

FINANCIAL AID EXIT INTERVIEWS: Monday, April 28, 5:00 p.m., room 2015 WVU Builidng. Broadcast by MDTV with Morgantown. All MS4's who have received any type of financial aid should participate in the exit interviews to be held by Health Sciences Financial Aid office. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

SENIOR BANQUET: Mark your calenders. Friday, May 16, Lakeview Scanticon Resort and Conference Center. Student Photo Session Begins at 5:30 p.m., Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Post Dinner Program and Dance. RSVP's to the demographic page only. If you have questions, contact Carol Kurcaba at ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu or 293-4961.

FAMILY LUNCH: Saturday, May 17 Lakeview, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

INVESTITURE: Saturday, May 17, WVU Rec Center. Students arrive at 7:00 p.m.; ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m.

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

HEALTH RECORDS: Please stop by Student Services to pick up your packet of health records.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
MS4 ORIENTATION: Required Attendance. Friday, May 30, 12:30 p.m 3:30 p.m. Room 2000.

Community Service Opportunities:
MARCH OF DIMES - WALKAMERICA: The March of Dimes local chapter is looking for volunteers to help in coordinating the WalkAmerica to be held on Sunday, April 27 at the State Capitol. This walk raises money for research and prevention of prematurity and genetic birth defects. They need help at this time for organizational activities as well as volunteers for the day of the walk. Call state director, Mary Angel, at 720-2229 for more information. Potential for several hours of community service.

RACE FOR THE CURE: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is sponsoring a walk/race Saturday, May 3, at the State Capital. Please call 556-4808 for details.