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Dear Students,
As we stated in the previous issue, this is the time of year when those of us on the Tampa campus wish we were on the LVHN campus. What we didn't know was that a few weeks later we would be faced with a category 5 hurricane. Definitely a scary time for those of us in Tampa.
For those impacted by Hurricane Ian, we should have received your absence request forms. Plans for makeup days should have been communicated by course directors in Canvas. If you have any confusion or questions, we are both available - please reach out.
Cooler weather is coming for both campuses, so we hope you take some time to enjoy the outdoors. Fun fall activities are fast approaching!
Warmly,
Dr. Z and Dr. D
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Kira Zwygart MD, FAAFP
Associate Dean, Student Affairs
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Deborah DeWaay MD, FACP
Associate Dean, UME
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In this section we share changes made based on your feedback! | |
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Gallery of Specialties
We hosted a successful 1st ever Gallery of Specialties and Student Org Showcase on Sept 14th to meet your requests for earlier and more frequent exposure to specialty/career options and engagement with chairs, chiefs, faculty, residents and fellows so you can be best prepared for interviews, match and choosing a career path. Thank you to all students who participated and moderated sessions. We had almost 300 students and 100 faculty from USF and LVHN.
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Hospital Onboarding Requirements are Due Nov 1
Please complete the training modules and onboarding requirements for USF, TGH, Moffitt and the VA found in MS1 Onboarding - Class of 2026 (instructure.com). Should you have questions, please refer to the pages under each facility heading (first), then email the respective facility contact (second) and our onboarding coordinator, Cathy Waters (third).
AMA and Gold Foundation Gifts
We received some small gifts that we intended to give out during the White Coat ceremony but did not receive them in time. Stop by Student Affairs 4th floor and Aaron will give you a pin (for your white coat), a book and a card
A Reminder About Exam Reviews
For exams and exam review sessions, test security is one of our highest priorities; because of this we do not allow any cellphones and we ask students to either leave them in their bags or leave them on the check-in table for the review session. Please help us by complying with this policy.
Mandatory Evaluation Session Oct 28th
A Department of Medical Education guideline is for students to complete 80% of assigned evaluations. Students not in compliance will have a mandatory evaluation session Oct 28th 12-1pm via Teams. Please complete remaining pending evaluations in eValue. Emails will be sent Oct 24th to anyone required to attend the session. Here is the email with full details.
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AAMC Year 2 Questionnaire (Y2Q)
On October 1st you should have received an email from Y2Q@aamc.org containing a private, unique link. This national survey is a valued tool for monitoring student well-being and the learning environment. While it is voluntary, your feedback is invaluable. A reminder email will be sent Oct 15th. Please complete this as soon as possible.
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SELECT: Mock Interviews and Advising
Drs. Kothari and Mayer will be at LVHN Wed Oct 19 - Fri Oct 21 for 30-minute in-person meetings! Sign up here.
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SELECT: Mock Interviews and Advising
Drs. Kothari and Mayer will be at LVHN Wed Oct 19 - Fri Oct 21 for 30-minute in-person meetings! Sign up here.
Virtual Residency Interviews
Rooms in MDD are available for you to conduct your virtual residency interviews. Please submit requests in 25 Live titled "Residency Interview - (Your Name)". On the day of your interview stop by the Student Affairs office (4th floor) and ask Aaron for an "Interviewing - please do not disturb" sign. OSDE has ring lights you might wish to use as you set up space - you can check the light out from Aaron when you pick up the sign. If you are having issues finding a room, please reach out to Aaron.
Mandatory Evaluation Session Oct 29th
A Department of Medical Education guideline is for students to complete 80% of assigned evaluations. Students not in compliance will have a mandatory evaluation session Oct 29th 10am-11am via Teams. Please complete remaining evaluations in eValue. Emails will be sent Oct 24th to anyone required to attend the session. Here is the Assessment & Evaluation team's email with full details.
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All Class Years
Mandatory Annual Flu Vaccine Required by Nov 1
The influenza vaccination is an annual requirement for all MD students, as all clinical locations require staff to be vaccinated. If you do not receive your vaccine from MHA (medical health administration) you will need to send the proof of vaccination via email to mha@usf.edu by Nov 1st. Scroll down to the Wellbeing section of this newsletter for information on vaccine availability.
Windows Update & ExamSoft and NBME Compatibility
Examsoft and NBME announced compatibility with Windows 11 22H2 operating system, with some stipulations. If you simply update to the new OS, all test-taking applications should still work. If you do a clean installation of Windows 11 22H2, OR if you purchase a new device in the near future with Windows 11 22H2 installed on it, email Dr. Kelly McCarthy so we can replace your Examplify app with a special version. Examsoft is still testing compatibility with macOS Ventura.
Nominate an Exceptional Educator
Have a faculty, physician, resident or fellow who impacted you in a significant way? Nominations are being accepted for exceptional educators. We will highlight nominees in newsletters, on our website, and social media. Click here to nominate.
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Class of 2026
10/31 – Course 2 Test 1
Class of 2025
10/24 - Course 6 Test 1
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Complete Mandatory End-of-year Surveys in eValue
This is a friendly reminder to complete the End of Year Surveys. The surveys were administered through eValue and can be found in the College of Medicine Program. Please note, these are mandatory surveys. You can only suspend it if you are returning from an annual leave of absence.
In order to better serve you, please email evalsupport@usf.edu with any inquiries/issues. The Evaluation Team will review your correspondence and will work to resolve your inquiries/issues in a timely manner.
Click here for more info. We appreciate you taking the time to do this, your input will greatly improve our ability to prioritize future programmatic improvements for the college!
*If you don't do your survey you will have to attend a mandatory session!
Complete the survey to avoid getting detention 😉
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Mandatory Annual Flu Shots | |
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Tampa Campus:
Medical Health Administration (MHA) will be in MDD 240 on Fri Oct 14 and Oct 21 Noon-4pm to provide flu vaccines. Wear a short-sleeved shirt.
Other vaccination sites are listed in Dr. Z's email.
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LVHN Campus:
Flu vaccines were provided on Friday October 14th at 11am during SELECT.
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Tampa Campus:
Monkeypox vaccines are being offered at the SHS Annex Wednesdays 1-4pm. They are a series of 2 vaccines 28 days apart. Call (813) 974-2331 to schedule an appointment or use this link.
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LVHN Campus:
If close contact with a confirmed positive person, call Employee Health at (610) 402-8870 and
identify as a SELECT medical student. Communicate Employee Health’s determination of level of risk/plan for monitoring to Dr. Melissa Brannen via TigerConnect (TC).
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*Want to talk to a PEER? Click HERE to connect with a member of the Peer Support Network!
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Collegia Pumpkin Painting
Celebrate pumpkin spice latte season by painting pumpkins with your collegium on October 26 from 6pm-9pm in your collegia room. Pumpkins, painting supplies, and pizza provided. The collegium with the best pumpkin patch earns points toward the Collegia Olympics. Bad at painting? The most famous work of art of the 20th century was a signed urinal. You’ll do better than that.
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Collegia Ping Pong Tournament
Can you play ping pong like Forrest Gump? Prove it to your fellow medical students, win glory for yourself and your collegium, and you just may get to play on the All-American Ping Pong team. Nov 3rd and 4th from 4pm-7pm outside the MDD auditoriums. Collegia Chairs will release signups soon. Earn points toward the Collegia Olympics. Place in the top 3 to win even more points. Tables will also be available for you to play for fun without signing up. Food, drinks, and prizes provided.
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Congratulations to Distinguished Educators
MCOM recently inducted its newest members into the Academy of Distinguished Educators (ADE) at a ceremony on Sept 20th. All of these faculty will be familiar to students, as they represent our very best teachers. Please take a moment to congratulate them in the classroom and clinics.
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Class of 2022 Inductees include (from left to right):
- Eduardo Gonzalez, MD, FAAFP
- Andreas Seyfang, PhD
- John Armstrong, MD
- Marzenna Wiranowska, PhD, MS
- Susan Pross, PhD
The ADE program was developed to enhance the practice, quality and scholarship of teaching and learning at MCOM through educational service, consultation, and research. The program honors exemplary educators of medical students, physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and scientists by awarding the prestigious title of Distinguished Educator. Learn more here.
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2022 Tampa Bay Heart Walk Nov 5th
The heart walk will take place at Raymond James Stadium on Sat Nov 5th. You can register here. Anyone who raises $50 or more will receive a USF Health walk shirt to wear at the Heart Walk on November 5th at Raymond James Stadium. If you have questions or need help with registration, please contact our AHA staff partner: Shea.sterner@heart.org
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2023 USF Allergy & Immunology Symposium Jan 20-21, 2023
The 2-day event is FREE to MD students, and will be held at CAMLS Friday Jan 20, 2023 from 6:30am-6:30pm and Saturday Jan 21, 2023 from 7am-1pm. Agenda and complete details to register are in the brochure.
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It's Elemental! Spotlight on 12.6 - Student Health and Disability Insurance | | |
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LCME Standard 12, Element 6 (a.k.a. 12.6) requires that “a medical school ensures that health insurance and disability insurance are available to each medical student and that health insurance is also available to each medical student’s dependents.
Recent student feedback suggests that we need to do a better job making students aware of their options regarding health insurance and health services in general.
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As you know, medical students are required to carry health insurance and may opt to carry the school-sponsored health insurance or any other policy of your choosing. A health insurance verification form must be filed with Student Affairs at the start of each year. Health and disability insurance is calculated as a component of the cost of attendance, so students are eligible to cover this expense with student loans. Disability insurance must be purchased by all students from the school group policy.
A few important reminders about the student health insurance policy:
If you are a student in need of coverage, you may enroll in (A) the USF Sponsored Mandated Plan or (B) acquire a plan through the health insurance marketplace.
(A) Visit https://www.gallagherstudent.com/usf and create an account to access online enrollment options.
(B) Visit https://www.coveringflorida.org/enroll--renew-coverage.html
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For additional information, you may also visit the Student Health Services webpage at www.shs.usf.edu for the USF Sponsored Mandated Plan or the health insurance marketplace where you can schedule a time to meet with the USF Health Navigators. | |
As always, if you have any questions please reach out to Dr. Zwygart. | | | | | |
