Message of the Week # 481
July 8, 2008

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
CONGRATULATIONS Derrel Walker, MD/PhD student, and wife Kim, on the birth of their son, Grant D. Walker, June 18th; 8 lb 2 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Mother, baby, and both big sisters, are doing well.

NOTICES:
The July SOM enews is now available: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/enews/

JOB OPPORTUNITY- Care-Provider needed to help care for our 2 mentally-handicapped daughters ages 11 & 15 during non-school hours. Seeking applicants for a permanent full-time position & an immediate temporary summer help. Contact: Holly Ressetar @ 291-0975 or 293-1607.

MEDICAL/SPANISH ELECTIVE COURSE W/ SCHOLARSHIP: See attached. http://www.mayanmedicalaid.org/global_health_ed.htm

FALL REGISTRATION: ALL STUDENTS must register through MIX by July 15 as per the class emails sent the past few weeks. See attachment with courses for all levels all campuses. Contact your Student Services Office if you have any questions.

FALL INVOICES will be posted online approximately July 25th. Payments are only accepted online.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS wishing to present their Organization to the Class of 2012 may do so by participating in the MS1 Orientation Friday, August 15, 8:00 - 11:30 am, and/or submitting handout information. Complete the attached and return to this address by August 4th.

EVENTS:
The WVU's Center of Excellence in Women's Health will be holding their second "Women in Wellness Retreats" on July 26 at Heston Farm in Fairmont. Students are needed for: helping to develop educational modules and/or volunteering to help at the retreat. Community hours are available for this (hour for hour). You are also welcome to attend (no service hours for this). Please contact Ms. Betty Critch at 293-2895 if you are interested.

FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION, CLASS OF 2012: August 11-August 16. Watch for these new members to the School of Medicine.

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
Class Notes:

MS 4/Class of 2009:

MS 3/Class of 2010:
Photo Gallery: Photos from MS3 orientation may be found on the website: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/students/news/events/index.asp

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Block 1 Clinical Skills Workshop, Monday, July 28, 1:15 pm - 5:15 pm. Details forthcoming. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED at all Clinical Skills Workshops.

MS 2/ Class of 2011:
PEER ADVISORS will receive an email with assignments later next week at the address you submitted on your form. Thank you for your participation.

SCAVENGER HUNT LEADERS needed for MS1 Orientation, Friday, August 15, 8:30-11:30 am. Please RSVP your ability to join us in this activity.

MS 1/Class of 2012:

Community Service Opportunities for All Students:
Blood Drive: A blood drive will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the John Jones Conference Center. Please mark your calendars and go to www.redcrosslife.org to schedule your appointment. Thank you for giving the gift of life.

WVU CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - http://cce.wvu.edu Contact person: Kristi Wood-Turner, Program coordinator.

SPRINT, SPLASH 'N SPIN TRIATHLON: Saturday, August 23, 2008. 150 volunteers needed. www.sprintsplashspin.com.

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:

Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2009:
FAMILY MEDICINE CONFERENCE - 2008 STFM: Northeast Region Meeting http://www.fmec.net/ The New Deal in Healthcare: A Medical Home for All October 30 - November 2, 2008 Students interested in applying for a scholarship should go to http://www.fmet.net ( http://www.fmet.net/ ) and submit your application on-line by September 30th. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Bring a friend but apply soon! Questions? Please contact Theresa Weinman, 518-262-5797 or weinmat@mail.amc.edu

MS 3/Class of 2010:
'Getting to know you' meeting- Dr. Griffth would like to meet with each of the third year students for 15 min over the next several weeks. Please call the Office of Student Services of e-mail, Charissa Davis cddavis@hsc.wvu.edu or Laura Florence lflorence@hsc.wvu.edu

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

MS4/Class of 2009:
Please be aware of your CPX Exam date schedule!
Also, your ERAS tokens were sent to you via e-mail through the program.
Please keep an eye out for them. If you don’t receive yours by Thursday of this week, please contact the Eastern Student Services Office. Thanks!

MS3/Class of 2010:
Photo Gallery: Photos from MS3 orientation may be found on the website: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/students/news/events/index.asp

Eastern Panhandle Medical Society Meeting- Wed., August 13, Bavarian Inn, Shepherdstown. Dr. Jacques will be introducing all the new MSIII students. Please plan on attending.

Morbidity and Mortality Conference- (M&M) Friday, Aug. 8, 8:00am at City Hospital. Two Cushing Students will be assigned for presentation.

Tumor Board- July 10th, City Hospital 8th floor- Canceled.

To Confirm Friday Education Schedules please link to:
http://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/sites/1187/Schedules/Friday_CushingandOsler.xls
Friday Education begins at 1:00pm on Friday, July 11 at the Eastern Division building.

BLS Class- Wed. July 9 4:00-8:00pm at City Hospital (WVU Students-Mandatory) Please review pre-test and pick up study guides in your student mailbox.

M & M conference, Friday, July 11, 2008, 8:00am-9:00am, City Hospital 8th floor classroom. “Review of Post-Op Complications: Exploratory Lap and Hemiarthoplasty” Speakers: D.E. Hendricks, M.D., and Troy Foster, D.O.

ACLS Class- Sat. July 19 (8:00am-5:00pm) and Sun. July 20 (at Jefferson Memorial, 3rd floor classroom. Study books are in your mailbox.

AHEC Picnic -Thursday, July 17, 6-8:00pm, Morgan Grove Park, Shepherdstown. Family and guests included.

Please be advised that due to a conflict with ACLS,the Parent and Spouse Orientation-scheduled for July 18th 12:00-4:00pm, has been rescheduled to Friday September 5th. Please let your families and spouses aware of the new date.

There have been several questions regarding hospital call and the schedule. The regular call schedule will begin on Aug. 4th, however students will be urged to spend one or two call nights with each of their preceptors and some of the MSIV’s that are rotating at the hospital during the four mini-weeks of the concentrated clerkship.
Call schedules will be discussed at Friday Education.

Friday, July 11, Education: Begins at 1:00pm at the Robert C. Byrd Building, Large Classroom.
1:00pm-4:00pm Lecture “Antibiotics and Diabetes Meds”, Speaker, Dr. Jonathan Kline, PharmD.