Message of the Week #195
June 3rd, 2003

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
CONGRATULATIONS to Bill Tomlinson, Class of 2006, on his upcoming marriage, June 21st, to Melissa Blaire, a recent graduate of the Medical Technology program. Bill says he is the lucky one!

NOTICES:
SUMMER 2 REGISTRATION has occurred. Be on the watch for your invoices which should be mailed this week.

EPOCRATES OFFER: See email to the classes from Dr. Cather this date and respond accordingly.

HSSP SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION CLARIFICATION: Length of time between completing your residency and beginning your practice contractually is 90 days. Many times they can extend this for up to six months and still be in compliance. Contact Elaine Mason for further details, emaison@hsc.wvu.edu .

PCOUNT RESETS requests are to be submitted through StudentServicesMedicine@hsc.wvu.edu (this email address).

******************************************************************************************************

What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
STILL NEED TO RENEW YOUR STUDENT PARKING?: They are only valid May thru May. PIT parking = $150.00/year. Ronald McDonald House parking = $114.00/year. To renew take your car registration to the University parking office (across the street from Hibachi). Payment in cash, VISA, MC, personal checks.

VERY LIMITED FREE PARKING still exists in the gravel lott to the left as you face the Stadium. VERY LIMITED. First come first serve.

Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2003:
INVESTITURE PICTURES have still not arrived. We will keep you posted.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
KEEP UP THE STANDARD as you conclude your final third year block!

MS 2/Class of 2005:
BEST WISHES as your continue to study for the NBME Step 1!

DELAY IN STEP 1 SCORE REPORTING: Message from the NBME: Normal score reporting for Step 1 usually occurs in 3-4 weeks. However, because of necessary modifications to the test item pool as well as the processing load caused by a heavy volume of test takers, there will be a delay in score reporting for most Step 1 examinations administered in late May and June. The target date for reporting Step 1 scores for most examinees testing from May 27 through late June will be Wednesday, July 16, 2003. It is possible that scores may be available earlier - please check this web site for updates.

STUDENTS WITH LIBRARY EXTENSION CONTRACTS: If you experience difficulties with your ID, see Cathy Patterson, Facilities Management, G350 HSCS, to check your ID card.

CHARLESTON MS3 ORIENTATION: Attendance Required. Wednesday, June 25, Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 27. Watch for details in a class e-mail.

MORGANTOWN MS3 ORIENTATION: Attendance Required, Thursday, June 27 and Friday June 28. Schedule to be emailed by end of the week.

MS 1/Class of 2006:
PEER ADVISOR REQUESTS FOR CLASS OF 2007: If you are interested in serving as a peer advisor to the incoming class, please complete the attached form and submit to the Student Services Office by the end of the month. Copies of the form will be available in Student Services. Assignments will be distributed early July so you can contact them prior to the start of school. Attendance at the Peer Advisor Lunch during First Year Orientation, Friday, August 15, is requested but not required. If you have a specific request for an advisee, email Beth Ann, bdlugos@hsc.wvu.edu .

BEST WISHES as you prepare for your finals next week!

******************************************************************************************************

What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
Class Notes:

CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2004 officers recently elected. President - Liz Young; Vice President - Angelo Santos; Secretary/Treasurer Laine Hall.

PUBMED ENHANCEMENT: The library is happy to announce a new enhancement to the PubMed (Medline) service. To use the web portal to PubMed www.hsc.wvu.edu/charleston/library) click on PubMed on the left, you will get the regular PubMed screen. Perform your regular search. You will get a list of citations. The enhancement is that when you click on one of the citations to get an abstract view, you will get a local print collection box if we own the journal. No more searching the stacks for journals we don't own. This is an exciting enhancement to PubMed that should make it much more user friendly. For more information on this new service, call the Library Director, Michael Schott at 347-1219.

MS 3/Class of 2004:
MEDICINE LUNCHEON WITH DR. HANSBARGER: Block VI students on Medicine are invited to have lunch with Dr. Hansbarger at Noon, June 9th, room 2063 - WVU Building. If you are unable to attend please e-mail Charissa Atkinson at Catkinson@hsc.wvu.edu.

STEP 2 APPLICATIONS: Remember to have your USMLE ID# when you register online www.nbme.org . The ID is on your Step 1 score report. Applications mailed out 1st and 15th of each month.

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.