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Message of the Week #190 FAMILY HAPPENINGS: CONGRATULATIONS: Pam Hilvers, Class of 2005, and husband Chris, on the birth of their daughter Madeline. NOTICES: USMLE Score Change: The Step 2 Committee decided to raise the three-digit score recommended to pass Step 2 from 174 to 182. The new minimum passing score will be applied to Step 2 examinations for which the first day of testing is on or after 5/1/2003. EVENTS: AWARDS CONVOCATION: Fri., May 2, 2003, 5:00 p.m., Hostler Auditorium, Morgantown and WVU Auditorium, Charleston. MDTV between campuses. ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! 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. RESIDENCY FAIR: Thurs., May 29, 2003, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m., John E. Jones Conference Center. ****************************************************************************************************** What's Happening this Week - Morgantown: AMSA MEETING: Wed., Apr. 30 from noon - 1 p.m., Hostler Auditorium. Elections and information on summer opportunities. EMIG MEETING: Wed., Apr. 30 from noon - 1 p.m. in the 7th Floor Emergency Medicine conference Room. "Skills lab on Splinting". SIG MEETING: The last surgical interest group meeting will take place this coming Wednesday (April 30) at noon in the Pathology Amphitheater (2118). Dr. Hassan Ramadan, ENT surgeon, will be presenting. Elections for the new President and VP will be taking place. If you have a chance, please RSVP to jbalch@mix.wvu.edu. Come and enjoy a great talk and lunch. Class Notes: 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 MS4 STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS: The Direct Loan Consolidation Center was contacted today and they indicated that even if you only had direct loans, they would be willing to sell your loans to another loan consolidation. Also, to receive the in school interest rate (3.46%) you need to consolidate prior to the official last day of University classes which is May 10th. By consolidating while you are in school you can still retain your grace period. If you wait to consolidate after May 10th, you would lose your grace period and the interest rate would be the repayment interest rate (4.06%). MS 3/Class of 2004: SUMMER 1 invoices will be mailed May 8. Payment is due by Tuesday, May 20. MS 2/Class of 2005: BEST WISHES on your exams scheduled for Monday. SUMMER 1 invoices will be mailed May 8. Payment is due by Tuesday, May 20. MS 1/Class of 2006: SUMMER 1 invoices will be mailed May 8. Payment is due by Tuesday, May 20. SUMMER 2 REGISTRATION OPTION: If you wish to be registered during Summer 2 as per the email distributed last week, please sign the attached form and submit it to Student Services. Community Service Opportunities: ****************************************************************************************************** What's Happening This Week - Charleston: 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. 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. MS4 STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS: The Direct Loan Consolidation Center was contacted today and they indicated that even if you only had direct loans, they would be willing to sell your loans to another loan consolidation. Also, to receive the in school interest rate (3.46%) you need to consolidate prior to the official last day of University classes which is May 10th. By consolidating while you are in school you can still retain your grace period. If you wait to consolidate after May 10th, you would lose your grace period and the interest rate would be the repayment interest rate (4.06%). MS3/Class of 2004: MS4 ORIENTATION: Required Attendance. Friday, May 30, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room 2000. Community Services Opportunities:
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