Message of the Week # 544
September 22, 2009

FAMILY HAPPENINGS:
Congratulations to Esther Mwilaria, Class of 2011 Eastern Campus, and her husband Elijah on the birth of their new daughter, Eliana on Saturday, Sept. 19.

NOTICES:
RSVP your attendance at the October 1st pm Tent by this Friday, September 25, as per the class email invite sent last week. RSVPs after Friday = $10.00/ticket.

MORGANTOWN FLU SHOT CLINIC now at the Recreation Center from 9/28 and 10/6 3:00PM-7:00PM. Free shot clinics for students for the Novel 1N1 flu will be given in October- stay tuned for more information.

FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM: The Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Program (FICRS) offers a one-year clinical research training experience to U.S. medical students. Now entering its 7th year, FICRS is an opportunity for highly motivated individuals to experience mentored research training at top-ranked NIH-funded research centers in developing countries throughout Africa, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. http://www.fogartyscholars.org/scholars . Deadline 12/3/2009.

OHSU NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY 2010 CAMPAGNA SCHOLARSHIP: Ten (10) week summer research program available to first or second year medical students intending a career in Neurological Surgery. See Campagna 2010 flier attachment for application details. Deadline: February 26, 2010.

2010 HELEN H. GLASER AOA STUDENT ESSAY AWARDS: $2,000 first, $750 second, $500 third, and honorable mention awards of $250. All medical students eligible. Deadline: January 31, 2010. See 2010 Essay attachment for further information.

2010 CAROLYN L. KUCKEIN STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS: $5,000 award. First, second, and third year medical students eligible. MD/PhD students are not eligible. See 2010 Research attachment for further information. Contact Melanie Fisher, MD, AOA Councilor, at mfisher@hsc.wvu.edu if you have questions. Deadline: December 31, 2009.

MEDICAL STUDENT SERVICE PROJECT AWARD: $2,000 award. Any group of medical students eligible. See 2010 MSSP attachment. Contact Melanie Fisher, MD, AOA Councilor, at mfisher@hsc.wvu.edu if you have questions.

2010 PHAROS POETRY COMPETITION: $500 first, $250 second, $100 third, and $75 honorable mention awards. All medical students eligible. See 2010 Poetry attachment. Deadline: January 31, 2010.

EVENTS:
SPECIAL CANCER CENTER PROGRAM: Comfort Music Fest was created by Daniel Elswick, MD, the onsite psychiatrist for the Psycho-Oncology Program at the Cancer Center, as a way to help relieve some of the stress that many patients face dealing with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Comfort Music Festival 2009; Saturday, September 26, 2009; 12:30 pm- 8:00 pm; Chestnut Ridge Park, Coopers Rock Exit- I68; $10 Advance (Black Bear or Cancer Center)/ $12 Door; or call Jessica Spatafore at (304) 293-0789. Gates open at 12:30pm, rain or shine, with a mix of blues, bluegrass, and Appalachian music resounding from the hills of West Virginia. http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/mbrcc/giving/events/comfortFest.asp?ID=1151

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:
AMSA upcoming events:
October 5th: AMSA Medical Equipment Sale from 12 PM to 4 PM- Location to be announced
November 10th: AMSA "What the Heck Does that Mean?" Lunch lecture with Dr. John Guilfoose 12 noon in Room 1901.

AMWA invites members and fellow students to our "Careers in Medicine" female physician panel on Thursday 10/1 at 12pm in room 1909. Lunch RSVPs to wvuamwa@gmail.com by Monday 9/28 at 5pm."
For calendar: AMWA meeting 10/1, room 1909, 12pm

The Wilderness Medical Society will be having its first meeting of the year this Wednesday 9/23/09 at Noon in Room 1909. Dr. Jack Ditty will be discussing either Wilderness CPR or Improvised Splinting. RSVP to Adam Ross at aross4@mix.wvu.edu for food.

Class Notes:
MS 4/Class of 2010:
GETTING TO RESIDENCY (GTR 3) - THE INTERVIEW - 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.
1) Mon, Oct 26, 1:30-5:30 pm. Morgantown Campus.
2) Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:30 AM on the 4th Floor - WVU Building. Etiquette Luncheon and Mock Interviews. RSVP By October 1st to Charissa Davis, cddavis@hsc.wvu.edu

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.

MS 3/Class of 2011:

MS 2/ Class of 2012:
Best Wishes on your exams Friday!

MS 1/Class of 2013:
Best Wishes on your exams Friday!

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:
FREE FOOD TONIGHT at the Annual Student/Resident Picnic - Tuesday, September 22, 2009 MAIER VILLAGE, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM - ALL STUDENTS WELCOME.

TAIL GATE EVENT - MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL! Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM, 4th floor of the WVU Building P

MS 4/Class of 2010:
GETTING TO RESIDENCY (GTR 3) - THE INTERVIEW - 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.
1) Mon, Oct 26, 1:30-5:30 pm. Morgantown Campus.
2) Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:30 AM on the 4th Floor - CHARLESTON CAMPUS - WVU Building. Etiquette Luncheon and Mock Interviews. RSVP By October 1st to Charissa Davis, cddavis@hsc.wvu.edu<mailto:cddavis@hsc.wvu.edu>

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.

NRMP, this is a separate process from ERAS, don't forget to register www.nrmp.org<http://www.nrmp.org>

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What's Happening This Week - Eastern:
Congratulations to MSIII Esther Mwilaria and her husband Elijah on the birth of their new daughter, Eliana on Saturday, Sept. 19. Everyone is doing well.

Flu Shots- Are available to students at HFFM.

MS4/Eastern Class of 2010;
GETTING TO RESIDENCY: GTR 3 - THE INTERVIEW: is set on the Morgantown Campus for 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.

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.

MS3/Eastern Class of 2010;
Symposium- “Cyberknife Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy” , Wed. Sept. 23, 2009, Martinsburg, Holiday Inn. Registration 5:30pm-6:00pm, Lecture 6:00-7:30pm Speaker, Robert Lee Hong, MD. Radiation/Oncology, Virginia Hospital Center, Medical Director.

Medical Grand Rounds- “Choosing Pathways in UA/STEMI: An Evidence Based Approach for 2009”. Wed. Sept. 23, 2009, 12n-1:00pm, 8th floor Classroom. Speaker- Robert DiBianco, MD, Cardiology Consultant Staff, Wash. Adventist Hospital, MD.

Tumor Board- “Panocytopenia and Flow Cytometry”, Thu. Sept. 24, 2009. 12noon to 1:00pm, 8th floor, Speaker, Hernando Jimenez, MD.

Family and Spouse 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 and their families. The program will include presentations by the deans, tour of the hospital and an overview of the medical curriculum. Please RSVP to Michelle in Student Services by Tu. Sept. 22.

Cushing Students- Please be aware that you will need ten graded H & P’s in your folder by Sept. 14th. This is the mid point of the semester.

Student H & P’s can be picked up in the City Physician File room in a box marked for H & P’s.

Mid-Term Exams held this Friday for Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Both exams will begin at 8:00am. Osler students, please bring your laptop as the exam is on-line.

Friday Education Schedule- Sept 25, 2009
The most updated schedule is available through SOLE. Please check on Thursdays for the most current schedule. Go to SOLE- Cushing and Osler Modules, choose schedules, chose Friday education. Scroll to Sept. 25th.

Community Service:
Community Service Reminder- Please record your dates and times when you are working on your project. Your time log will be required at the conclusion of your project.

Freedoms Run-Sat. Oct 3rd 7:00am-2:00pm- Freedom’s Run Event, Meeting in Shepherdstown. Need volunteers to course marshals and stations. www.freedomsrun.org
goodies for all volunteers. See “volunteer” tab on website. Some of classmates running…..cheer them on. COUNTS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. Please sign up in the Student Services Office by Sept. 18th.