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Message of the Week # 541 FAMILY HAPPENINGS: HELP NEEDED WITH FLU SHOT CLINICS (MORGANTOWN): There will be mass flu shot administration clinics on campus this fall beginning in a few weeks. We need experienced MS 2, 3,or 4’s to help give shots for flu shot clinics at HSC on 9/22, 7:00am -6:00pm & at the Rec. Center on 9/28, 3:00pm-7:00pm & October 6, 3:00pm-7:00pm. To sign up 1 or more 2 hour slots for the HSC clinic (9/22) call Student Health 304-293-2311, and ask to speak with a nurse. To sign up for one of the Rec Center clinics (9/28 and 10/6) call 304-293-6246 and leave your name and phone # for Nurse Pat Andersen. There will be more clinics coming up for H1N1 shot clinics in October- stay tuned. If you do not have shot giving experience and would like to obtain it, Dr. Cather will be having 2 shot workshops (Tues, Sept. 8th from 3:30-5:00pm and Thurs, Sept 10th from 4:30-6:00pm). Sign up studentservicesmedicine@hsc.wvu.edu – give your name, date you want to come, phone # and email address. Space is limited. Community service will be given. CHANGE IN PROCESSING OF ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION FORMS – NOW ONLINE: The University is now processing all enrollment verifications online with the National Clearinghouse Site thru MIX. Submit all requests for your enrollment verification through MIX – STAR – Student - Services, Housing, and Financial Aid – Registration – Request NSC Enrollment Verification. Print a copy for your records. W.VA. IN TOP 10 PLACES FOR DOCTORS: A magazine about the business end of medicine has ranked West Virginia in the top 10 best places for doctors to practice in July 2009 Medical Economics. http://newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/520855.html?nav=5054 SUPPORT GROUP FOR STUDENTS WITH CHILDREN: Carruth Center will be having a support group for students who are parents. The program is called PROPS: Parent Realizing Their Potential as Parents. Contact Carruth Center for details. 304-293-4431. VIRTUAL PARENTAL NETWORKING SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS WITH CHILDREN: A Listserve is available to students with children from The WVU Council for Women’s Concerns (CWC) serving as a virtual parental networking systems for students; a place for moms and dads to discuss childcare issues, share news and information and connect with others who are dealing with the joys and tribulations of being working parents. To attain access - email listserv@listserv.wvu.edu from a WVU email address with no subject and this in the body of the message (no signature): “for student listserve, SUBSCRIBE STUDENTWCHILD Firstname Lastname.” HHMI RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES:¬ The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) offers two outstanding “year-out” research training programs. See attached. They also offer the Medical Fellows Program www.hhmi.org/medfellowships and the Cloister Program www.hhmi.org/cloister. EVENTS: HSC RURAL HEALTH FAIR: Mark your calendars and plan on attending. Site Coordinators from all WV Rural Consortiums will be present to speak with you about what their area has to offer. Tuesday, November 17th, 12:30-4:30 pm. HSC RURAL HEALTH FAIR: Mark your calendars and plan on attending. Site Coordinators from all WV Rural Consortiums will be present to speak with you about what their area has to offer. Tuesday, November 17th, 12:30-4:30 pm. AMSA upcoming events: American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA): The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) invites you to join us for a picnic on Thursday, 9/10 at 12pm. We are excited to get to know you and share more about our organization. Please RSVP to wvuamwa@gmail.com by Monday 9/7 at 12pm. See you there! Class Notes: 2009 – 2010 HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP: $20,000 for fourth year medical students who are planning to enter primary care internships or residency programs in West Virginia. See attached HSSP Poster for info and web site address for online application. Deadline: October 15, 2009. GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY: See MSU General Surgery attachment GETTING TO RESIDENCY (GTR 3) - THE INTERVIEW - Information will be presented on interviewing skills, and mock interviews will be setup with faculty in areas similar to your chosen field. Students from all Campus' are invited to participate. If you are interested in attending one of the sessions, please RSVP via this email and specify the date as well as your desired residency program. One week prior to the program you will be required to submit to our office a CV and Personal Statement. MATCH WEBSITE opens for your registration Saturday, August 15. www.nrmp.org . Remember, this is a separate and required web site/registration from ERAS. MS 3/Class of 2011: MS 2/ Class of 2012: MS2 ORIENTATION: ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. Friday, September 18, 12-4 pm. Information reported at that time includes academic requirements, Step 1 information, class ranks, financial education, and administration of PPDs. More details forthcoming. MS1 ORIENTATION – PART 2: Thursday, September 17, 12-1 (Financial Seminar - lunch provided) and 3-6 (Social Justice Seminar). ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. More details forthcoming. Community Service Opportunities for All Students: ************************************************************************************************* Annual Student/Resident Picnic - Tuesday, September 22, 2009 MAIER VILLAGE, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM - ALL STUDENTS WELCOME. Please see flyer attached. TAIL GATE EVENT - MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL! Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM, 4th floor of the WVU Building Please see flyer attached. MS 4/Class of 2010: GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY: See MSU General Surgery attachment ERAS picture- please e-mail Charissa Davis if you want your composite picture used for ERAS, cddavis@hsc.wvu.edu NRMP, this is a separate process from ERAS, don't forget to register www.nrmp.org ERAS Transcript- An e-mail about your transcript was sent August 26th if you need help or have any questions please contact Charissa Davis or Laura Florence. MS 3/Class of 2011: ************************************************************************************************** GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY: See MSU General Surgery attachment GETTING TO RESIDENCY: GTR 3 - THE INTERVIEW: is set on the Morgantown Campus for Friday, September 11, 1:30-5:30 pm, and Mon, Oct 26, 1:30-5:30 pm. Information will be presented on interviewing skills, and mock interviews will be setup with faculty in areas similar to your chosen field. Students from all Campus' are invited to participate. An October date on the Charleston Campus will soon be posted. If you are interested in attending one of the Morgantown sessions, please RSVP via this email and specify the date as well as your desired residency program. One week prior to the program you will be required to submit to our office a CV and Personal Statement. MATCH WEBSITE opens for your registration Saturday, August 15. www.nrmp.org . Remember, this is a separate and required web site/registration from ERAS. Dr. Jerry Fogle is available for mock residency interviews. Please contact him at pelican1949@hotmail.com to schedule an appointment. MS3 / Class of 2011 Family Orientation Program for all Eastern Campus Medical Students will be held at the Eastern Division, Friday, Sept.,25, from 9:00am-12:00noon. Lunch will be provided for students to have lunch with their families. The program will include presentations by the dean, tour of the hospital and an overview of the medical curriculum. Eastern Panhandle Medical Society Meeting- Wed. Sept. 9th, Panorama at the Peak Steak House, Berkeley Springs, WV. Registration at 6:00pm. Lecture: “Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism” Dinner at 7:30pm. Students invited to attend. Please RSVP to Carol Joseph. Cushing Students- Please be aware that you will need ten graded H & P’s in your folder by Sept. 14th. This is the midpoint of the semester. Friday Education Schedule- Sept 4, 2009 Morbidity and Mortality Conference- Fri. Sept. 11th. Students assigned for trauma case, Annie Culver and Hesum Chegini. Please contact Carol Joseph for case information. Your goals and objectives need to be to Carol 1 week prior to presentation.
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