cool! Im glad they are not going to be putting a crimp in our styles :cool:

I actually didn't realize we had a dress code for class. :cool:
But yeah.. when you go to clinic you need to dress nicely.

How much clinic time to we get to do as MSI's ?

im pretty sure i read in the student handbook that you aren't allowed to wear shorts or scrubs to class..
other than that it wasn't too specific....


No scrubs? But....scrubs are so comfy... *whines*

No scrubs? But....scrubs are so comfy... *whines*
Your scrubs are going to probably smell from gross anatomy. I had a job as a medical ass't once and had to wear scrubs everyday. Believe me, after awhile you get sick of wearing them.

thats why you have to get a second pair of "dress scrubs" :D :D

http://www.couturescrubs.com/

btw... do we have to wear scrubs in anatomy lab?

Hey I just wanted to let everyone know that I called the school today regarding our medical terminology test and we are responsible for ordering our own books. The bookstore lady told me that in years past the school sent out the information for the book, but this year we have to seek it out for ourselves. I ordered mine and it's around $39. I'm not sure if we'll need them or not, but I figure it's better to be over prepared than under prepared.

*but I figure it's better to be over prepared than under prepared*

I agree!

I ordered mine on half.com for $1.50....plus $3 shipping... you should try that instead!

*but I figure it's better to be over prepared than under prepared*

I agree!

I ordered mine on half.com for $1.50....plus $3 shipping... you should try that instead!


how do you know what book we need for that?

how do you know what book we need for that?

Just scroll back like two pages...somebody (can't remember) posted the ISBN # and Title.

Hey,

Anyone else having trouble accessing their student email account? Everytime I call about it, they say its due to the technical difficulties with the new web page. I just wanted to make sure I'm not the only one though cause we are supposed to be receiving all correspondences via student email next Monday.

Your scrubs are going to probably smell from gross anatomy. I had a job as a medical ass't once and had to wear scrubs everyday. Believe me, after awhile you get sick of wearing them.
I don't know if they do it at WV, but a lot of schools have an informal "burn your scrubs" party when anatomy is over. If it's not a tradition here, I vote we start it.

Hey,

Anyone else having trouble accessing their student email account? Everytime I call about it, they say its due to the technical difficulties with the new web page. I just wanted to make sure I'm not the only one though cause we are supposed to be receiving all correspondences via student email next Monday.

Yes I am having trouble with the site as well. I called and they are aware of the problem. They told me to try back later this week. She said we needed to have our e-mail set-up by June 26th.

Is anyone having a DO "coat" them at the white coat ceremony? I have a DO family friend that I'm sure would love to do it, but I feel bad asking him to come all the way to WV from FL....especially with these crazy gas prices and plane ticket prices. Then having to pay for a hotel, etc. Just curious as to what you guys are planning on doing

Is anyone having a DO "coat" them at the white coat ceremony? I have a DO family friend that I'm sure would love to do it, but I feel bad asking him to come all the way to WV from FL....especially with these crazy gas prices and plane ticket prices. Then having to pay for a hotel, etc. Just curious as to what you guys are planning on doing

I emailed my DO and am still waiting on her reply. Although she lives five hours from Lewisburg, Lewisburg is her hometown...so she might just make a weekend out of it or something.

Is anyone having a DO "coat" them at the white coat ceremony? I have a DO family friend that I'm sure would love to do it, but I feel bad asking him to come all the way to WV from FL....especially with these crazy gas prices and plane ticket prices. Then having to pay for a hotel, etc. Just curious as to what you guys are planning on doing

I talked to the DO that let me shadow her and she said she would do it. She is an alumni of WVSOM and has family in the area so she has a place to stay but I offered to pay for her accomidations. I see how it may be hard to ask a person from FL, but maybe you should ask them and see what they have to say... even if they say no they would be totaly flattered by the fact you think so much of them. I hope all is well for everyone and I can't wait to meet ya'll

I talked to the DO that let me shadow her and she said she would do it. She is an alumni of WVSOM and has family in the area so she has a place to stay but I offered to pay for her accomidations. I see how it may be hard to ask a person from FL, but maybe you should ask them and see what they have to say... even if they say no they would be totaly flattered by the fact you think so much of them. I hope all is well for everyone and I can't wait to meet ya'll

I'm planning on asking my DO from Indianapolis. I'm not sure that she will make the 7hr trek, so I am meeting with a WVSOM Alumni from my hometown tomorrow to see if she would be interested.

Hey everyone wish me luck this weekend. I am doing an Olympic triathlon in Philadelphia.....it's a 0.92 mile swim, 25 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run. It's my last big endurance event before classes start. I guess we'll see if my 4 months of hard work have paid off!!

I'm planning on asking my DO from Indianapolis. I'm not sure that she will make the 7hr trek, so I am meeting with a WVSOM Alumni from my hometown tomorrow to see if she would be interested.

Hey everyone wish me luck this weekend. I am doing an Olympic triathlon in Philadelphia.....it's a 0.92 mile swim, 25 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run. It's my last big endurance event before classes start. I guess we'll see if my 4 months of hard work have paid off!!
OH my gosh!!! that is soooo cool!!!!! You must be in incredible shape! Good luck and please keep us in touch on how you do!

OH my gosh!!! that is soooo cool!!!!! You must be in incredible shape! Good luck and please keep us in touch on how you do!
Damn! The most I've done is a 5K. Good luck. I can't wait to hear how you do. Is this your first one?

OH my gosh!!! that is soooo cool!!!!! You must be in incredible shape! Good luck and please keep us in touch on how you do!

I don't know about incredible shape, but maybe incredibly insane ;) . It's my first one so we'll see how it goes. I'm sure at 5am on Sunday I will be asking mysel, "why am I doing this?" but then I am sure halfway through our first year of school we all may be thinking the same thing, so this will be good mental practice for the next few years :D

I'm planning on asking my DO from Indianapolis. I'm not sure that she will make the 7hr trek, so I am meeting with a WVSOM Alumni from my hometown tomorrow to see if she would be interested.

Hey everyone wish me luck this weekend. I am doing an Olympic triathlon in Philadelphia.....it's a 0.92 mile swim, 25 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run. It's my last big endurance event before classes start. I guess we'll see if my 4 months of hard work have paid off!!

Good luck man... that is an awesome feat.

Greetings All,

I am looking for a roommate(s). I have an Army HPSP scholarship, so rent should not be too much of an issue. I do not smoke or own pets; however, I keep a bottle of single malt 12 year scotch in the near vicinity ;) .

If you are interested in having me aboard, please e-mail me at hooperg@dickinson.edu or IM me at my aim screen name: EventHorizonGWH

I'm going to be selling my gaming laptop soon as I am building myself a new one. If any of you are interested in buying it, I'd much rather sell it to a WVSOM Student since I have 4 gigs of WVSOM stuff on there like the old MSI and MSII test banks...which are especially helpful for my SBL brethren.

Plus it plays games since it has a 2.8Ghz Pentium 4 processor and a Radeon 9700 Mobility video card in it.

So if you are a gamer and you're coming to school here and need a laptop, throw me a mail :P

-Richie

thats why you have to get a second pair of "dress scrubs" :D :D

http://www.couturescrubs.com/

btw... do we have to wear scrubs in anatomy lab?
No you don't HAVE to wear scrubs, but they are cheap and you can leave them in your locker and wear them over and over and over. . . . and then trash them at the end of the class!

Good luck to you all!

Just wondering, for you guys who are already there, where you got furniture in/around lewisburg.... Since i am coming from CA i won't be bringing any with me and will need to get it all there...
thanks!
and happy weekend!!
Start with yard sales. And, if you're interested in a great full size bed with a cherry headboard, a side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, a GE large capacity washer/dryer, a great comfortable chair and ottoman and numerous other little tidbids, just send me a message and I'll be in touch right away as we are moving within 6 weeks. :o

Other than that, there are several furniture stores and of course, Walmarts and KMart and Magic Mart.

I'm going to be selling my gaming laptop soon as I am building myself a new one. If any of you are interested in buying it, I'd much rather sell it to a WVSOM Student since I have 4 gigs of WVSOM stuff on there like the old MSI and MSII test banks...which are especially helpful for my SBL brethren.

Plus it plays games since it has a 2.8Ghz Pentium 4 processor and a Radeon 9700 Mobility video card in it.

So if you are a gamer and you're coming to school here and need a laptop, throw me a mail :P

-Richie

Hi Richie...

Where would one get those test bank questions?

Hi Richie...

Where would one get those test bank questions?


There's a CD that goes around each year that has old tests on it and study materials. It's not like this huge special advantage or anything but it does give you practice questions to get you in the right mindset I hear.


I took that CD and expanded on it to about 4 gigs of stuff. The netter anatomy cd you hear about is preinstalled on there with all of my study plates. (reference: http://www.richietruxillo.com/anatomyguide.htm ) It's got board review stuff too...so it's like having 2 years of info on a laptop since I also have a ton of lectures on there too.

I had a bunch of private messages about it so I'm going to post the specs here.

-Richie

I had about 7 private messages so I will post the specs here for ya'll and I'll try to respond to the messages soon.


Richie's laptop computer for sale

Laptop is sold.

laptop is sold.

Hey everyone wish me luck this weekend. I am doing an Olympic triathlon in Philadelphia.....it's a 0.92 mile swim, 25 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run. It's my last big endurance event before classes start. I guess we'll see if my 4 months of hard work have paid off!!


Wake 920- I'm definately into the triathlon thing too- Definately let me know how it goes! I do them up in the New York area- summer early morning weather there..can't beat it. I'm not that experianced yet, but you have to love the rush from them. I swam in college, so I'm usually one of the first out of the water, but then I have all the biking- experianced 40 year old women crusing right on by me during the bike haha. I bet you can understand that after doing one! Hopefully we'll be able to train together next year (in allllll that free time). Let me know how it went!

Does anyone know where (or if) there is an academic calendar on the website? I can't seem to find one!

Thanks!
Hope you are all doing well!

Wake 920- I'm definately into the triathlon thing too- Definately let me know how it goes! I do them up in the New York area- summer early morning weather there..can't beat it. I'm not that experianced yet, but you have to love the rush from them. I swam in college, so I'm usually one of the first out of the water, but then I have all the biking- experianced 40 year old women crusing right on by me during the bike haha. I bet you can understand that after doing one! Hopefully we'll be able to train together next year (in allllll that free time). Let me know how it went!

Does anyone know if there is a scy or lcm pool in the area? I have yet to locate one, and would love to be able swim... maybe we can start a USMS program in the area, that is if enough people are up for it.

Does anyone know if there is a scy or lcm pool in the area? I have yet to locate one, and would love to be able swim... maybe we can start a USMS program in the area, that is if enough people are up for it.

Not that i know of Nathan. I know of two pools in the area. One at the Lewisburg Elks Country Club (members only) and one down in Ronceverte City Park (public pool). Don't know of any olympic quality pools nearby for swimming athletes. Maybe one of my classmates can chime in and offer some hints for ya ;)

-Richie

Wake 920- I'm definately into the triathlon thing too- Definately let me know how it goes! I do them up in the New York area- summer early morning weather there..can't beat it. I'm not that experianced yet, but you have to love the rush from them. I swam in college, so I'm usually one of the first out of the water, but then I have all the biking- experianced 40 year old women crusing right on by me during the bike haha. I bet you can understand that after doing one! Hopefully we'll be able to train together next year (in allllll that free time). Let me know how it went!

Hey Trish..awesome you do triathlons!! This was my first one and it turned out to be a duathlong...ugh that's right!! Philly had bad storms Saturday night, so last minute they canceled the swim because they said that there was too much debre in the river and thus unsafe for the swim. Instead, we did a 5k run, 40k bike, and a 10k run. I still want to actually do all 3 sports, so I am looking at the Triamerica series Olympic in Louisville July 22nd, or Steelhead Half Ironman in Michigan August 5th.....you game?? My 5k run went well....7:39 pace. I suck on the bike, plus my bike is circa 1980, so it took me a little over 2 hours. Then I ran about a 9 minute mile for the 10k. The bike definitely drained me.We'll have to train for one and see what we can find in WV, though I am sure it will be one very hilly course ;)
-Erin

Wake 920- I'm definately into the triathlon thing too- Definately let me know how it goes! I do them up in the New York area- summer early morning weather there..can't beat it. I'm not that experianced yet, but you have to love the rush from them. I swam in college, so I'm usually one of the first out of the water, but then I have all the biking- experianced 40 year old women crusing right on by me during the bike haha. I bet you can understand that after doing one! Hopefully we'll be able to train together next year (in allllll that free time). Let me know how it went!

Hey Trish..awesome you do triathlons!! This was my first one and it turned out to be a duathlong...ugh that's right!! Philly had bad storms Saturday night, so last minute they canceled the swim because they said that there was too much debris in the river and thus unsafe for the swim. Instead, we did a 5k run, 40k bike, and a 10k run. I still want to actually do all 3 sports, so I am looking at the Triamerica series Olympic in Louisville July 22nd, or Steelhead Half Ironman in Michigan August 5th.....you game?? My 5k run went well....7:39 pace. I suck on the bike, plus my bike is circa 1980, so it took me a little over 2 hours. Then I ran about a 9 minute mile for the 10k. The bike definitely drained me.We'll have to train for one and see what we can find in WV, though I am sure it will be one very hilly course ;)
-Erin

Hey does anyone know of a kitchen table and chairs for sale???? I really need one :-)

Hi Everyone,

My advisor just sent me an email regarding the WVSOM Relay for Life team, and I thought I should pass it on to you.
There is a Relay for Life (hosted by the American Cancer Society) on August 4-5. So far there are only 4 students on the WVSOM team, and I think it would be great if there were more of us participating!!

You can sign up at this link....
http://www.acsevents.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=141773&lis=0&kntae141773=DF97387A82684DA09166B03E1BF8ADAE&team=1183840

wake920...what a bummer! In my oppinion the swim is the best part. Ha, and after doing one you can definately understand this comment...how crazy do your legs feel going from bike to run? For the first mile they feel like JELLO! I remember my first one I kept looking down to make sure I was actually going anywhere haa. I get home from bootcamp on the 9th of July, then am going to hit up some days lifeguarding at the ocean, see the family, etc. so I'm going to have to pass on the tri's this summer (Since I've been at bootcamp I haven't been on the bike in weeks, so I'm a little behind). We'll have to get together right when we get down there and check out the scenes..it'll be great to have someone else along for the ride! My roommate for this year is actually going to be a 2nd year down there, and told me about this great river trail right by the school for biking, running etc. And heck, if we can't find a pool nearby I'm all game for the river swim hahaha. Back in college we used to have "initiation" for the swim team and swim across the Hudson River and back (don't recommend it haha). Well, talk to you all soon!

For the Grad Plus loan, when it asks how much you want to borrow, is this the total with stafford or the amount that it left after stafford. If it is the second, how do we know how much we were approved for or should be getting for stafford. I have an EFC of $0 and am trying to take the max out. Thanks.

For the Grad Plus loan, when it asks how much you want to borrow, is this the total with stafford or the amount that it left after stafford. If it is the second, how do we know how much we were approved for or should be getting for stafford. I have an EFC of $0 and am trying to take the max out. Thanks.
To be safe I'd call the school and ask. You plan to take out over 60K a year?

For the Grad Plus loan, when it asks how much you want to borrow, is this the total with stafford or the amount that it left after stafford. If it is the second, how do we know how much we were approved for or should be getting for stafford. I have an EFC of $0 and am trying to take the max out. Thanks.


It is the difference after Stafford. You can really put whatever you like. Whenever, this gets back to the school, it'll be adjusted to meet the difference between Stafford and you max annual budget, set by the school.

FYI: look at your max budget, subtract 38,500 for stafford, and the difference is what you fill in for GradPLUS

where'd everyone go. I've got another few weeks of work, then I'm moving up. Getting excited. I've been studying the medical terminology book. I don't know about y'all, but I'm having fun ---so far. Has anyone gotten anything new in the mail from the school--after the insurance,etc packet? I seem to get things late, so I was just wondering. I can't wait- I am going to Vegas in two weeks. My best friend is eloping. I hope everyone is doing well.

It is the difference after Stafford. You can really put whatever you like. Whenever, this gets back to the school, it'll be adjusted to meet the difference between Stafford and you max annual budget, set by the school.

FYI: look at your max budget, subtract 38,500 for stafford, and the difference is what you fill in for GradPLUS

whats up everyone!! Just got back from my cruise! Don't forget to add the 3% fee to your budgeted amount that you decided to take out. BBGirl have a great time in Vegas it is a really fun town!!!

Has everyone picked a student health insurance plan? I was looking through the packet and was wondering why they would send us some plans that were one year non-renewable??

Has everyone picked a student health insurance plan? I was looking through the packet and was wondering why they would send us some plans that were one year non-renewable??

Beats me. Those plans they sent us are all so confusing with so many exclusions and such that I get a headache everytime I compare them. I think I'm just gonna pay a little bit more and go with the trusted Blue Cross of WV myself.

Beats me. Those plans they sent us are all so confusing with so many exclusions and such that I get a headache everytime I compare them. I think I'm just gonna pay a little bit more and go with the trusted Blue Cross of WV myself.

also one of those plans will not pay out of WV and you don't get any office visits till you meet the deductible kinda sucks if you ask me.

Has everyone picked a student health insurance plan? I was looking through the packet and was wondering why they would send us some plans that were one year non-renewable??


which plan says that it is non-renewable?? where does it say that? i don't see it...

also one of those plans will not pay out of WV and you don't get any office visits till you meet the deductible kinda sucks if you ask me.

hey jiggles, does that mean that we have to pay the full deductible (by going to the hospital) and then we can get our office visits? i don't get it.

Remember, if you're under 25 you can still be covered under your parents' policy. :D

Isn't it scary to think about interpreting our patients' and battling their companies for their proper treatment when we are having problems understanding our own health insurance. I have a false feeling that if I go with the most pricely plan I will get the best coverage (I know I should compare the fine details).

Has anyone noticed how they refer to maternity care "treated as any other sickness"? Maybe it's just a strike of feminism, but I didn't realize that pregnancy was a sickness.

Anyway this stuff is impossible to understand. I can't imagine how my grandparents feel. Can we say health care reform! Lets make that a goal of our generation of doctors. This is insane! :meanie:

which plan says that it is non-renewable?? where does it say that? i don't see it...

If you look at the SOMA booklet where we have the choice of 3 medical plans, on page 3, 3rd paragraph down under the table, the first sentence reads, "This plan issued to SOMA is a one year non-renewable term policy." I don't think it is a primary plan though. I think it is in addition to another plan we would be carrying, but still, why enroll in a non-renewable plan??

I haven't looked too closely at the other plans yet, but if anyone finds a resonable one that doesn't require us to use only WV hospitals and doctors, please post it!!

Hi guys!

I got accepted to WVU on friday, so after much thought I have decided to go there instead...

However, I have an apartment lined up in Lewisburg, so if I don't find someone to take the spot, I will have to pay for some of the rent!! YIKES!

So I am hoping someone on here is still looking for a place, or wants a "better" place....

The apartment is brand new, two bedrooms and is right across the street from WVSOM... so it is definitely within walking distance of the school...

If you are interested you can call J.D. Loudermilk at 304-646-7149!!!!

Thanks guys!! And I wish you all the best!! Hopefully I will see some of you during 3rd and fourth year rotations and residency!!!

If you look at the SOMA booklet where we have the choice of 3 medical plans, on page 3, 3rd paragraph down under the table, the first sentence reads, "This plan issued to SOMA is a one year non-renewable term policy." I don't think it is a primary plan though. I think it is in addition to another plan we would be carrying, but still, why enroll in a non-renewable plan??

I haven't looked too closely at the other plans yet, but if anyone finds a resonable one that doesn't require us to use only WV hospitals and doctors, please post it!!

Soma is a one year, non-renewable, meaning if you are being treated for a sickness (major) when the year is up, they have the right to not renew your policy for the following year. I don't know if that means that they just cut you off at that point and you're screwed or what. They don't require you to use WV doctors, do they??--I didn't see this anywhere. SOMA is a national company. Which plan, other than the major medical ones requires you to pay the deductible for doctor's visits???? I saw online that this network was pretty large. I found doctors in NC where I am. I'm still on the fence about it too, though.

Hi guys!


I got accepted to WVU on friday, so after much thought I have decided to go there instead...

However, I have an apartment lined up in Lewisburg, so if I don't find someone to take the spot, I will have to pay for some of the rent!! YIKES!

So I am hoping someone on here is still looking for a place, or wants a "better" place....

The apartment is brand new, two bedrooms and is right across the street from WVSOM... so it is definitely within walking distance of the school...

If you are interested you can call J.D. Loudermilk at 304-646-7149!!!!
Thanks guys!! And I wish you all the best!! Hopefully I will see some of you during 3rd and fourth year rotations and residency!!!










Hey
Ok my computer is acting wierd and I hope this gets posted. I just wanted to add that I am going to be living in one of those apartments and it is a great place. Wonderful location, brand new building, private deck, washer and dryer in unit, and reasonable price. Also the landlord and super cool. He will even let you have pets if you talk to him ( he is letting me have my 200lb dog- I figure he is up for anything !) I hope this helps. Brianne --Good luck ! I will miss you :-(

Hey
Ok my computer is acting wierd and I hope this gets posted. I just wanted to add that I am going to be living in one of those apartments and it is a great place. Wonderful location, brand new building, private deck, washer and dryer in unit, and reasonable price. Also the landlord and super cool. He will even let you have pets if you talk to him ( he is letting me have my 200lb dog- I figure he is up for anything !) I hope this helps. Brianne --Good luck ! I will miss you :-(


thanks crissy!! i know, i was really looking forward to having you as my "downstairs roomate" lol... I feel like I already "bonded" with all of you guys! ... so that is the bummer of getting accepted to another school so late....

thanks crissy!! i know, i was really looking forward to having you as my "downstairs roomate" lol... I feel like I already "bonded" with all of you guys! ... so that is the bummer of getting accepted to another school so late....


I know Mr. Loudermilk, he's pretty cool. A good guy. I'll put the word out and see if I can find anyone who is interested. Don't lose hope because with the class size that is coming, someone is bound to need a place to live :)

-Richie

I know Mr. Loudermilk, he's pretty cool. A good guy. I'll put the word out and see if I can find anyone who is interested. Don't lose hope because with the class size that is coming, someone is bound to need a place to live :)

-Richie


THANKS Richie!! I really appreciate it! You are awesome!! :love:

Hey brianne,

I am actually in Lewisberg looking for an apartment today. I am interested in the apartment that you are talking about. Could you tell me more about it? Maybe we can work something out.

Hey brianne,

I am actually in Lewisberg looking for an apartment today. I am interested in the apartment that you are talking about. Could you tell me more about it? Maybe we can work something out.


hey sk8doc, i pm'd you! :)

I had emailed the bookstore over a week ago with no reply and now I hear they are closing for the next two weeks. My cell doesn't get good reception at work so I could never call during the hours they were open. I wanted to see what other books/materials I should have right now. I have the medical terminology book already. Thanks!! Lori

hey jiggles, does that mean that we have to pay the full deductible (by going to the hospital) and then we can get our office visits? i don't get it.
Hey guys. Don't panic too much over the insurance. Take out the best plan you can afford, and then put it to rest.

As to office visits. . . as long as you have a valid reason for the visit, if your insurance doesn't pay, student health picks up the bill. At least that's the way it has been since I started 3 years ago. BUT you do have to show proof of insurance, so don't think you can get off scot-free!

Best of luck to all of you as you begin your medical journey!

anyone know what time in the morning classes start. hopefully no earlier than 9am.

If you have the med terminology book then you are fine for now. There aren't any other books you NEED right now.

For PBLers group meets Monday and Wednesday and I dont know about Friday at 8 AM. For SBLers it varries; sometimes 9 and other times 8 am.

Could someone help me with the name of the Med. Term. book? I tried calling the bookstore, but they were closed. Is this a book that can only be purchased through the bookstore?

Thanks!!!

I think it is just called "Medical Terminology." It is a spiral bound book. I got mine off of amazon.com last year for like 2 or 3 dollars. It was an older edition but it doesn't matter.

Could someone help me with the name of the Med. Term. book? I tried calling the bookstore, but they were closed. Is this a book that can only be purchased through the bookstore?

Thanks!!!

I ordered my book from the school's bookstore and it is entitled quick and easy "Medical Terminology" 4th edition by Peggy C. Leonard. It comes with a cd-rom and cassette tape. I hope this helps.

Could someone help me with the name of the Med. Term. book? I tried calling the bookstore, but they were closed. Is this a book that can only be purchased through the bookstore?

Thanks!!!


I'm using the third edition cause a certain easter bunny left it for me :D
Anyways, the isbn# is 0-7216-8271-5 if you wanted to get on half.com and find yourself a cheap copy.

What are the first year SBL classes????

Thanks everyone!

Happy Birthday, Richie!!!!

my birthday is actually July 14th! -Richie

Happy Birthday, Richie!!!!

Thanks :) Spending it back home in Wilmington. My preceptors gave me a couple days off for it :D How cool is that!

Hello all! I am new to SDN, so I hope I am not just barging in on you all. I will be attending WVSOM in the 2010 class. I am going to be in the PBL track. I have moved to Lewisburg, but have been traveling back and forth from here and PA during my transition. I am very excited to begin classes, although I have read some very negative feedback on PBL--are there any others in PBL who would like to talk more about the track? Also, I welcome feedback from anyone because I would like to get to know all of my classmates better.

Hello all! I am new to SDN, so I hope I am not just barging in on you all. I will be attending WVSOM in the 2010 class. I am going to be in the PBL track. I have moved to Lewisburg, but have been traveling back and forth from here and PA during my transition. I am very excited to begin classes, although I have read some very negative feedback on PBL--are there any others in PBL who would like to talk more about the track? Also, I welcome feedback from anyone because I would like to get to know all of my classmates better.

Fellow PBLER here!!

I guess I'm looking forward to that learning track partly due to the fact that the actual cases will help to solidify the information. I was a "loner" when it came to studying in undergrad, so I'm a little worried about interacting with a group though. All in all, I look forward to the track. I'm a very motivated individual who very strongly dislikes lectures; therefore, I think PBL is the right track for me. Why you chose it?

So who has made the move to the Lewisburg area so far? I just arrived 3 days ago...definitely still in the unpacking phase. All the boxes in the apartment are driving me nuts!

Fellow PBLER here!!

I guess I'm looking forward to that learning track partly due to the fact that the actual cases will help to solidify the information. I was a "loner" when it came to studying in undergrad, so I'm a little worried about interacting with a group though. All in all, I look forward to the track. I'm a very motivated individual who very strongly dislikes lectures; therefore, I think PBL is the right track for me. Why you chose it?

Glad to hear from you!! I am very motivated and dedicated to my goal of becoming a D.O., and I learn much better when I am able to apply information I have recieved to actual situations. Plus, I really enjoy working in a group--I have found in many cases several heads are better than one. :) :) :D

So who has made the move to the Lewisburg area so far? I just arrived 3 days ago...definitely still in the unpacking phase. All the boxes in the apartment are driving me nuts!

I have moved into a beautiful new townhouse not far from town, which I was very lucky to find. I really enjoy Lewisburg so far: the people are very nice.

I'll be coming back to the school to give all of you PBLers a pep talk. ;) So don't feel like you've been left out to dry. it works and it works well if you are motivated enough to do the work on your own.

It works better if you play a game of broomball while your here, Richie.

It works better if you play a game of broomball while your here, Richie.

Depends on what service I'm on at the time :scared:

Brand New Littman Cardiology III Stethoscope for sale!!! (maybe: read below)

Alright, I've ended up receiving two of the above described stethoscopes. First, my dad brought one from the WVSOM bookstore for me for a Christmas present. Well, I just had a going away party at work the other night, and they chipped in and brought me one with my name inscribed on it (didn't have the heart to tell them I already had one). Both stethoscopes are identical with the latter having my name on it; thus, I plan to keep the one I just received cause the name is already on it. First, I'm gonna see if the bookstore will give me a full refund for the one my dad got me. Its hardly been out the box any. If they don't, I plan to sell it then. If anyone is interested, PM me for the price, and I'll sell it (cheaper than the bookstore price) if they don't want to refund the money.

:luck: I have arrived at Lewisburg! :luck:

Does anyone have suggestions on the type of stethoscope and oto-opthalmoscope that MSIs should buy? I want something that will perform well but also want to be able to avoid buying something unnecessarily expensive. Thanks!

Does anyone know of what banks are in WV? What are the popular ones? Any credit unions? The two banks that I frequent here won't be available in WV.

Anyone know anything about ING savings? Can we trust these ING banks considering that they all work online and don't have any physical bank buildings??

Does anyone know of what banks are in WV? What are the popular ones? Any credit unions? The two banks that I frequent here won't be available in WV.

Anyone know anything about ING savings? Can we trust these ING banks considering that they all work online and don't have any physical bank buildings??

Look on the paper with the phone numbers (cable, electricity, etc) that came with the insurance info packet. I think it's yellow. (I'm at work right now, so I'm going off of memory. It lists the banks. I have had bank of america for over 10 years and the closest one is 40 miles away. I'm thinking about having two accounts or something.

I just went through my records and noticed that my CPR/AED certification expired...last month. Does anyone else still need to have this updated? More importantly, does anyone have any idea where I can get this certification? I asked in the admissions office when I was there, and they said I could get it through the Robert C. Byrd Clinic. I asked them and they gave me a bewildered look...which I guess means they don't do certifications there. Any ideas from people who have been here awhile?

I just went through my records and noticed that my CPR/AED certification expired...last month. Does anyone else still need to have this updated? More importantly, does anyone have any idea where I can get this certification? I asked in the admissions office when I was there, and they said I could get it through the Robert C. Byrd Clinic. I asked them and they gave me a bewildered look...which I guess means they don't do certifications there. Any ideas from people who have been here awhile?


you can always go to the AHA website....and search for a certification location nearby. you probably will have to retake the whole certification course, instead of the renewal (since your card has expired)

Does anyone know of what banks are in WV? What are the popular ones? Any credit unions? The two banks that I frequent here won't be available in WV.

Anyone know anything about ING savings? Can we trust these ING banks considering that they all work online and don't have any physical bank buildings??


I don't know the specifics of ING, but I have a Capital One account which is primarily online. Capital one lets you transfer back and forth between any physical account that you choose. I imagine that ING is the same way. Or maybe I'm wrong.

I have an out of state bank and use ING direct. Other than not being able to quickly deposit loan money I've not had any issues.

The Orientation Schedule is now online along with a bunch of other info.

http://www.wvsom.edu/students/Orientation.cfm

Something to notice is that we need our laptops on Tuesday... which if you are like me is a little difficult since we don't get our financial aid until the 7th. Oh well someday I won't be broke... maybe :o

The Orientation Schedule is now online along with a bunch of other info.

http://www.wvsom.edu/students/Orientation.cfm

Something to notice is that we need our laptops on Tuesday... which if you are like me is a little difficult since we don't get our financial aid until the 7th. Oh well someday I won't be broke... maybe :o


Thought I was the only one :thumbup:

Thought I was the only one :thumbup:

FYI: many states are having a tax free weekend Aug 4-6, so this is a great time to buy a computer. I know for sure VA and SC. And even if this doesn't apply to WV, VA is like an hour drive away.
Circuit City and Best Buy will probably be having some great deals too.

nobody's posted in a great while. i guess everyone is doing their final goodbyes and packing and such (well thats what i'm doing this week anyways)

nobody's posted in a great while. i guess everyone is doing their final goodbyes and packing and such (well thats what i'm doing this week anyways)

August 7 is comming up :luck:

so who's over in lewisburg already?

when is everyone arriving?

i'm coming in this weekend.

heres a little fun link sent with love from NSUCOM:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2326129223414594782&q=ofc

click it and see how we do it in Florida... :laugh:

da brown from chi-town,

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so who's over in lewisburg already?

when is everyone arriving?

i'm coming in this weekend.


I'm Coming Aug 3rd- (I know that is kinda late)
Good Luck on everyone's move!

so who's over in lewisburg already?

when is everyone arriving?

i'm coming in this weekend.

I'm about all packed up and leaving tomorrow morning at the crack of dawn. I'll probably see most of my future classmate at the local walmart cause I know I'll have quite a bit of stuff to buy over the weekend :p

Hey
Ok so another person in my complex decided to go to another school--- so if anyone wants a great apartment just pm me!

I'm about all packed up and leaving tomorrow morning at the crack of dawn. I'll probably see most of my future classmate at the local walmart cause I know I'll have quite a bit of stuff to buy over the weekend :p

I'll be moving in on Monday the 31st. I decided to drive to Cleveland these last few days for some water skiing :)

so who's over in lewisburg already?

when is everyone arriving?

i'm coming in this weekend.


I'm finally in Lewisburg and am just trying to get settled in. If anyone wants to go check out the town PM me. Also, I live in the new town homes off of Washington so if anyone lives there and wants to meet a neighbor let me know! See you all soon.

Hope everyone arrives safe into Lewisburg. Hope to see you all on the 7th!! :)

Hope everyone arrives safe into Lewisburg. Hope to see you all on the 7th!! :)


I hope you all are excited! :) Smart start is almost here!

I'm here!!! Been here since Friday and am now just getting the internet hooked up today. If you see me in the streets/or Walmart, holla at your boy. Just click on my diary link below to see what I look like.

Hey guys-


I got in on Sunday and have to say am really liking this place. If anyone is in town and reads this and wants to meet up tonight please let me know- I'm going stir crazy in this house alone (my roommate is a 2nd year and will be here mid next week)! Just send me a PM and I'll check it tonight. My roommate told me everyone in town will be at Del Sol, so if we'd want to just walk there and meet some people I would totally be up for it. Hope all is going well with unpacking! See you all soon.

Hello. I just got into Lewisburg Monday. Ive been busy unpacking and stuff and want to see if anyone else is in town and intrested in meeting up. I woul dlove to get out of the house and socialize. I dont check the forum that much but I do check my myspace. http://www.myspace.com/sparklespot. Drop me a line if anyone wants to hang out.

Hi everyone!

Yeah I'm around too. I'm getting anxious about school too. Can't wait.

They are really renevating the whole place. And they put in central air in the old building and rebuilt a lot of the classrooms. There are a few dozen old toliet bowls in front of the school so I guess they redid the toliets as well. :D

The new bookstore is looking pretty spiffy too :) And it looks like we freshmen will be going to that spanking brandnew building they just built ontop of the hill. When I interviewed here in September, they had just broken ground for it.

Nice to see so much change since last year.

Hey guys,

If anyone would like to hang out with me this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, please send an a PM.

Thx

C&C

pretty bored too..anything going on?

Hey guys,

If anyone would like to hang out with me this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, please send an a PM.

Thx

C&C

pretty bored too..anything going on?

Yes JohnUC33 is planning something. But I'm still not entirely sure what it is. It is tonight at 7pm at the Greenbrier HS. They are having sometype of "Relay for Life" thing if you would like to join us.

And guys, there are 3 Registration forms on the website that we need to bring with us on Monday. They are very simple, all you have to do is check a few boxes and sign your name and adress.

I have gotten a few more message from people talking about "De Soul."

I'm afraid I don't know where it is. Is this a favorite place for WVSOMers?

Maybe I'll stop by after the Relay for Life thing.

Yes JohnUC33 is planning something. But I'm still not entirely sure what it is. It is tonight at 7pm at the Greenbrier HS. They are having sometype of "Relay for Life" thing if you would like to join us.

And guys, there are 3 Registration forms on the website that we need to bring with us on Monday. They are very simple, all you have to do is check a few boxes and sign your name and adress.
I got to bond with some of my classmates last year at the "Relay for Life" thing and meet some of my teachers ahead of time. It was good fun and I'd recomend it. Dr. Davis should be there and he's very outgoing and really friendly.

I have gotten a few more message from people talking about "De Soul."

I'm afraid I don't know where it is. Is this a favorite place for WVSOMers?

Maybe I'll stop by after the Relay for Life thing.
Del Sol is fairly popular. It's pretty expensive though. As soon as the Irish bar opens I'm hoping people migrate there. Del Sol is across the street from Food and Friends and next to the Tavern. (Its owned by the same person that owns the Tavern). It has an outside patio. They have a dart board but last time I went they didn't have any darts.

This stuff is all on the same street as the General Lewis, but I dont remember the name of the street.

Del Sol is fairly popular. It's pretty expensive though. As soon as the Irish bar opens I'm hoping people migrate there. Del Sol is across the street from Food and Friends and next to the Tavern. (Its owned by the same person that owns the Tavern). It has an outside patio. They have a dart board but last time I went they didn't have any darts.

This stuff is all on the same street as the General Lewis, but I dont remember the name of the street.
Hey ya'll
I am in town now and would love to start meeting people! Give me a pm :-)
I am living across the street from the Byrd Clinic!

Hey guys. Hope you're enjoying Lewisburg. The town is about to be turned upside down for the State Fair starting Friday. Lewisburg is usually quiet, but thousands of people converge on it for those 9 days...it becomes a madhouse lol. At least you will have something to do....nothing like funnel cakes before riding the scrambler. Take care.

Go early if you like corn on the cob. Last year they ran out when I went. Also if they have a tent for the world's smallest woman just keep walking and see the world's biggest horse instead.

I thought the world's smallest woman was gonna be a joke... but there really is a woman.

I got to bond with some of my classmates last year at the "Relay for Life" thing and meet some of my teachers ahead of time. It was good fun and I'd recomend it. Dr. Davis should be there and he's very outgoing and really friendly.

Yes I met Dr. Davis! He is very nice. We saw him light up the "HOPE" candle signs. It was a very nice night!

After all the undergrad years, MCATs, applications, essays, and interviews, it all begins tomorrow.

I guess I'm in shock

it becomes a madhouse lol. At least you will have something to do....nothing like funnel cakes before riding the scrambler. Take care.

And don't forget seeing Carrie Underwood live! :love:

Seriously, good luck tomorrow with Smart Start. Welcome to med school!

I'm posting this while sitting in orientation. Anyone else on in here?

I'm posting this while sitting in orientation. Anyone else on in here?

I am, though I'm not sitting there in orientation (poor you! hehe), I just got out of a room and am taking a break while some blood is drawn.

I just saw a patient who had chronic fatigue and nausea/vomiting. The peeps (just wanted to say the word "peeps" for some reason today) at the hospital missed the fact the pt has had elevated eosinophils for 4 months. Gonna write some Vermox and see if any worms fall out :P This medicine job is pretty cool so far so look forward to third and fourth year. Mine's been great so far!

I'm posting this while sitting in orientation. Anyone else on in here?

Hey JT!

I'm trying out the wireless in the library, but so far no luck...I'm using an ethernet cord right now.

Hey JT!

I'm trying out the wireless in the library, but so far no luck...I'm using an ethernet cord right now.

Hey, if you don't have your wireless working yet, you might want to run by the computer services. Mines wasn't working cause I simply had a box clicked. They were really helpful and got me going in no time.

I am, though I'm not sitting there in orientation (poor you! hehe), I just got out of a room and am taking a break while some blood is drawn.

I just saw a patient who had chronic fatigue and nausea/vomiting. The peeps (just wanted to say the word "peeps" for some reason today) at the hospital missed the fact the pt has had elevated eosinophils for 4 months. Gonna write some Vermox and see if any worms fall out :P This medicine job is pretty cool so far so look forward to third and fourth year. Mine's been great so far!


Hey Richie, we just finished wrapping up our mock PBL case. Man, I'm stoked for this curricular track!! Just gotta get the whole research thing down, but I love the small group interaction.

Did WVSOM end up filling all of the slots it wanted, and what impact has this had?

Did WVSOM end up filling all of the slots it wanted, and what impact has this had?

Looking at the directory, I counted 204. However I was told that, that the real number is exactly 200 1st year students were present on Monday.

Hey Richie, we just finished wrapping up our mock PBL case. Man, I'm stoked for this curricular track!! Just gotta get the whole research thing down, but I love the small group interaction.

And I just got my family medicine I evaluation...it went fanfreakintastic (new word of the day). If you think the cases are cool, just wait till you get out on rotations. I think you'll be very happy with the PBL track, even with all the crazy stuff you put up with in your first two years. Hang in there ;) When I get my board scores back I'll sell my secret PBL book stash to ya'll. Here's hoping for a good score. :thumbup:

Gosh, I bet you all are excited about tomorrow...or nervous. Don't sweat it! Go with the flow 8) Internal Medicine starts tomorrow for me. As they say on MXC...GET IT ON! :laugh:

Just finished our first week of classes. That was a lot of work. Someone really helped me out in anatomy today just about an hour ago. I feel tremendously better now. I still need to learn insertions and origin points though.

Just finished our first week of classes. That was a lot of work. Someone really helped me out in anatomy today just about an hour ago. I feel tremendously better now. I still need to learn insertions and origin points though.

What will life be like once anatomy is over? I won't know how to act :D

What will life be like once anatomy is over? I won't know how to act :D

John,

That latest round of testing was utter hell for me. I did ok on the Monday sections, but on Tuesday I dropped the bucket. I barely squeezed pass 70% on the written anatomy test while this other girl opened her mailbox and was like "Yeah I got a 100".

I was so sad. I went underground to my cave and sat on the couch and curled up into a fetal position and hid my head under a pillow. It was so sad.

And OPP written was an utter disaster.

And OPP written was an utter disaster.

This is why you have practicals in OPP. I dont think I've passed an OPP written exam yet.

Passing anatomy is a good step!

John,

That latest round of testing was utter hell for me. I did ok on the Monday sections, but on Tuesday I dropped the bucket. I barely squeezed pass 70% on the written anatomy test while this other girl opened her mailbox and was like "Yeah I got a 100".

I was so sad. I went underground to my cave and sat on the couch and curled up into a fetal position and hid my head under a pillow. It was so sad.

And OPP written was an utter disaster.


Someone we'll survive this year together...and laugh about it while we are stressed out on wards in third year:laugh: