Message of the Week #192
May 13th, 2003

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
NEW BABY: Dale Santrock, Class of 2004, and his wife Lori would like to announce the delivery of their second child and first son, Samuel Thomas Santrock. He was born Thursday, May 8th and weighed 7lb 5oz. Mother, baby, and sister Anna are doing great and dad is still having trouble deciding what to do with all his free time.

NOTICES:
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.

ALL STUDENTS CONSIDERING RESEARCH: There are two HIPAA requirements necessary to participate in patient related research, "HIPAA Training for Research Teams" and "Human Participants Protections (Ethics) Training". http://www.wvu.edu/~rc/irb/index.htm Upon completion print your confirmation and bring to Student Services for your student file. Contact Student Services if you have questions.

EVENTS:
RESIDENCY FAIR: Thurs., May 29, 2003, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m., John E. Jones Conference Center. ALL STUDENTS INVITED TO ATTEND.

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2003:
GRADUATING STUDENT CHECKLIST: See Attached!

SENIOR BANQUET: Mark your calenders. Friday, May 16, Lakeview Scanticon Resort and Conference Center. Student Photo Session and Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the Post Dinner Program begins at 8:00 p.m. 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

ARCHIVAL REPORTS: See class email sent today from Pam. Contact 3-2409 or pcarico@hsc.wvu.edu w/ questions.

HANDICAPPED SEATING: If needed for Investiture, contact Pam Carico, 3-2409 or pcarico@hsc.wvu.edu .

MS 3/Class of 2004:
MS4 ORIENTATION: Mark your calendars. Attendance REQUIRED. Thurs., May 29, 2004, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hostler Auditorium.

REQUEST FROM INTERNAL MEDICINE: Please see the attached.

STEP 2 APPLICATIONS: Remember to have handy your USMLE ID # when you go on line for your Step 2 application www.nbme.org . You will find this on your Step 1 score report (this should be somewhere safe). We mail out applications the 1st and 15th of each month.... Thursday noon will be the next mailing.

MS 2/Class of 2005:
BEST WISHES on your finals!

MS 1/Class of 2006:
MSI ORIENTATION FOR CLASS OF 2007: Aug. 11-12, 2003, Jackson's Mill - Aug. 13-15, 2003, Health Sciences. Watch for further details on how you can become involved!

Community Service Opportunities:
MORGANTOWN HEALTH RIGHT: Is moving into their new building and they need some strong medical students to help them with their move. Are you interested? An hour for an hour in community service hours! They're moving the first weekend in May and Graduation Weekend both. If you are available and need the hours toward your community service, contact Joanie at Mgtn. Hlth. Right at 292-8234. They really could use the help.

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES CLOSED Friday, May 16 to attend graduation activities in Morgantown.

RESEARCH LUNCH AND LEARN: Wednesday, May 21, noon. Topic: " Recruitment Issues in Clinical Trials," presented by Philip Walson, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Clinical Trials, University of Cincinnati. 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.

MS 4/ Class of 2003:
GRADUATING STUDENT CHECKLIST: See Attached!

SENIOR BANQUET: Mark your calenders. Friday, May 16, Lakeview Scanticon Resort and Conference Center. Student Photo Session & Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and Post Program begins at 8:00 p.m. no dance this year! Get your RSVP's in 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, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Make your check payable to Class of 2003 and bring to the Student Services Office. Questions regarding the dinner contact either Scott Oxley, Dave Tingler or Manu Aggarwal.

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.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS: Press Release Forms? Contact Carol Kurcaba at ckurcaba@hsc.wvu.edu or 293-4961.

PERSONAL ACADEMIC ARCHIVAL RECORD: Requirement for receipt of diploma. Available in the Office Student Services. Form must be signed by Thursday, May 15. Hard copy will also be available in your file.

RESIDENCY CONTRACT VERIFICATION REQUESTS? Bring to Tammy for completion.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
STEP 2 APPLICATIONS: Remember to have handy your USMLE ID # when you go on line for your Step 2 application www.nbme.org. You will find this on your Step 1 score report (this should be somewhere safe). We mail out applications the 1st and 15th of each month.... Thursday noon will be the next mailing.

MS4 ORIENTATION: Required attendance. Friday, May 30 noon- 4:30pm WVU Building Room 2000.

Community Service Opportunities:
RELAY FOR LIFE: Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Friday, June 6th, beginning at 6:30 pm at the State Capital through June 7th, closing at 9:00 am at the State Capital. To be a volunteer or for information in forming a team, call Janeene Whanger at 746-9950.