Message of the Week # 548
October 20, 2009

NOTICES:

PREPARE FOR SPRING REGISTRATION:
ALL STUDENTS are required to submit their individual Spring course registration through STAR. All students remain registered through all semesters of their medical school career to ensure professional liability coverage. Instructions will be submitted in the near future. In the meantime – take care of any restrictions. Check your account holds through STAR.

HSC DIVERSITY FAIR:
The HSC will hold a Diversity Fair in the Learning Center Commons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.Staffmembers and students will be on hand with information about the international outreach projects at each school. Music and refreshments will be provided. The event is part of the WVU Diversity Week, Oct. 17-22. Across campus, more than 40 musical performances, workshops, lectures, wellness activities and more will help to inspire a celebration of diversity on campus year round. This year’s theme is “Let It Shine.” http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2009/10/16/let-it-shine-wvu-s-diversity-week-will-be-celebrated-oct-17-22

H1N1 VACCINE:
Many of you have asked – stay tuned for updated information.

SOUTH TEXAS ENVIONMENTAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (STEER) PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY:
http://steer.uthscsa.edu

EVENTS:

GLOBAL HEALTH DAY:
November 16, 2009. Room 1905, 12 noon – 1:00 pm. Guest Speaker: Alison Bock, President and Founder of Landmines Blow! Title of her presentation: “The Global Landmine Crisis”. To RSVP for the presentation and luncheon please email Jacque Herceg at jherceg@hsc.wvu.edu by November 11, 2009.

HSC RURAL HEALTH FAIR:
Meet with representatives from the state’s Rural Health Consortium. Tuesday, November 17th, 12:30-4:30 pm, HSC Commons.

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What's Happening this Week - Morgantown:

AMWA:
T-shirt Sale on Thursday October 22nd, 12-12:50pm in the Learning Center atrium! The American Medical Women's Association is selling School of Medicine t-shirts for cheap and just in time for Homecoming! Prices range from $2-10. Click here for designs and prices. Email wvuamwa@gmail.com with any questions.

AMSA:
November 10th: AMSA "What the Heck Does that Mean?" Lunch lecture with Dr. John Guilfoose 12 noon in Room 1901.

Students for Global Health will be having a meeting on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:00 pm in room 1905. We will have medical students speak about their experiences abroad. Countries should include Zambia, India, and Honduras. Unfortunately we will not be able to provide lunch for this meeting, but please bring a lunch andenjoy the discussion. Thank you!

SPORTS MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP:
The Sports Medicine Interest Group will hold its first meeting on Wednesday October 21st in room 2118 from 12:30-1 pm.Our mentor,Dr. Barry McDonough who isafaculty member of the Department of Orthopedics with fellowship training in Sports Medicine, will be there to discuss Sports Medicine and ourideas for the new group. Please RSVP by Tuesday at5 pmto jarner@mix.wvu.edu if you would like lunch.

Class Notes:

MS 4/Class of 2010:
CHARLESTON CAMPUS' ETIQUETTE LUNCHEON/MOCK INTERVIEWS - It's not too late to RSVP, YOU MUST RSVP by 5:00 PM Wednesday, October 21, 2009 cddavis@hsc.wvu.edu The event will take place Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:30 AM, 4th floor of the WVU Building.

MS 3/Class of 2011:
BEST WISHES AS YOU BEGIN BLOCK 3!

MS 2/ Class of 2012:
PREPARE FOR DESIGNING YOUR THIRD YEAR SCHEDULE – VISIT THE HSC RURAL HEALTH FAIR: Tuesday, November 17th 12:30-4:30 pm, HSC Commons. This is your opportunity to meet with representatives from the state’s Rural Health Consortium face-to-face. Be informed by checking out the different consortiums and their opportunities through the state RHEP website http://www.wvrhepahec.org/. The class will be submitting requests for your third year schedule, including your Family Medicine Rural Rotation, in February. Campus specific meetings will take place in January. Be informed – check out the MD student RHEP requirements http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/students/aboutSoM/curriculum/ruralHealth.asp , and the third year curriculum http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/ome/MDCurriculum/2008-2009curriculum3yr.asp

WHITE COAT CEREMONY 2010:
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 11:00 am, The Metropolitan Theatre, High Street, Morgantown. Rehearsal Friday, March 26, 1:00-1:30 pm, Met Theatre.

MS 1/Class of 2013:
MARK YOU CALENDARS! SnowBall 2010, Class of 2013, Saturday, January 9, evening. More details to come.

Community Service Opportunities for All Students:
STUDENTS HELPING OTHER PEOPLE (SHOP): Click here for info on University holiday program. Remember that the MD community service policy allows for a $10.00 minimum purchase. No more than 1 hour of community service can be earned through donations (shopping time does not gain hours).

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What's Happening This Week - Charleston:

SEASONAL VACCINE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CHARLESTON STUDENTS BY 11/1:
CAMC is making it mandatory that any person active in the clinical setting (that means YOU) are required to get a seasonal flu vaccine. Not H1N1 at this time. You need to get the vaccine before 11/1/09. WVU will provide the vaccine to you FREE OF CHARGE. Come to Student Health (Family Medicine Center on 5th floor of RCB Clinical Teaching Center at Memorial). No appointment necessary. Family Medicine is open M-Th from 8:30-4:30, and Friday from 8:30-4:00, and closed for lunch from 12-1. Family Medicine prefers for students to come in the afternoon if possible (1:00 - 4:00) for fastest turnaround. Students must have their ID badge! Main number for Family Medicine is 304-388-4600.

H1N1 VACCINE info will be forth coming.

Class Notes:

MS 4/Class of 2010:
CHARLESTON CAMPUS' ETIQUETTE LUNCHEON/MOCK INTERVIEWS - It's not too late to RSVP, YOU MUST RSVP by 5:00 PM Wednesday, October 21, 2009 cddavis@hsc.wvu.edu The event will take place Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:30 AM, 4th floor of the WVU Building.

MS 3/Class of 2011:

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What's Happening This Week - Eastern:

Class Notes:
MS4 / Class of 2010
CHARLESTON CAMPUS' ETIQUETTE LUNCHEON/MOCK INTERVIEWS - It's not too late to RSVP, YOU MUST RSVP by 5:00 PM Wednesday, October 21, 2009 cddavis@hsc.wvu.edu The event will take place Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:30 AM, 4th floor of the WVU Building.

Training Notice- For 4th year rotations at City Hospital. The IT department is requiring all students to complete training in the new dictation program for medical records. This will be scheduled for you when you return for your next rotation.

Eastern Division Practice Residency Interviews- Please contact the student Services Office to set this up.

MS3 / Class of 2011
Tumor Board- Thu. Oct. 22, 12noon, 8th floor classroom “Anal-Rectal Cytology for HPV Related Lesions” Speaker, Philip Grove, MD, Pathologist.

Mandatory Training session for Students- City Hospital has requested that all students working in the hospital be trained to use the new dictation software. Please see your assigned training session below.
Please contact Jane if you will need a memo to excuse you from your rotation for the morning.
*** Please note location change for this Class- Th. Oct. 22- 8:00-9:00am- Please report to the Physicians IT training room in the Hospital Report to Laura in the IT department on the First floor- Laura, Rehan, Alyson, Matie, Nikki. Please let me know if you will need a memo to excuse you from your clinical rotation that morning.

End of Semester Mini-Weeks will begin on Monday, Oct. 26th. Your Daily assignment schedule will be given out on Oct. 23rd.

Friday Education Schedule- Oct.23, 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 Oct. 20th.

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.
Community Service Opportunity- “Tar Wars” speaker- anti tobacco campaign. Training and curriculum provided. Contact Janice at 304-562-4433.
Volunteers Needed-Nov. 1 at 2pm- for the Hispanic Outreach clinic at ST. Josephs’ Church in Martinsburg. BP screenings, cholesterol checks, and education about preventative screenings. Please contact Doris Reimer from the SVMS migrant clinic program at 304- 263-4999 X1056.