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Dear students,
What an exciting spring season! We are less than a month away from commencement activities for the class of 2023! We are so proud of this class and wish you the best as you work on finding new homes, getting ready to move, and onboarding at your new programs.
Congratulations to the class of 2024 as you complete your final rotation of third year! We know this is a stressful time as you are looking at your 4th-year schedules and deciding what you need to rearrange. Don’t forget your career advisors are here to answer your questions.
Congratulations to the class of 2025 – some of you have already taken Step 1 and many more of you will be doing so within the next two weeks. Here’s to a strong performance… and then some REST and FUN before you start I2C!
And, finally, to the class of 2026 – you are almost there! Less than a month until you have completed your first year of medical school - a great cause for celebration!
We have much to celebrate, and much to appreciate. We appreciate you all for the work you have done this year and the inspiration you have given us. We thank you for your dedication to your own personal growth and to creating a collaborative environment for others. Happy spring!
Warmly,
Dr. DeWaay and Dr. Zwygart
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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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Please join the Office of Student Affairs in welcoming Erica Sachs to our Career Advising Team!
Erica comes from Saint Leo University with over 10 years of student advising experience supporting undergraduate and graduate students in their academic endeavors. She earned her MBA from Saint Leo and is a proud Bull, earning her BA in Communications from USF. She joined us just prior to Match Day and we are excited for her to get to know all of you! You can find her in the Student Affairs Suite on the 4th floor of MDD.
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In this section we share changes made based on your feedback! | |
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Changes with Prologue 4
For background, the SELECT year 4 leadership approached us regarding the timing and structure of Prologue 4. The concerns were around Step II CK studying and the 2 weeks of prologue 4. Traditionally, Prologue 4 is two weeks of in-person sessions all day. Because of this feedback, the first week will be held virtually and will only be half days. This change reflects a 25% reduction in the time spent in Prologue 4 over all. A big thank you to Iris, Katherine, Sindhu, Zeegan, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Smith, and Dr. O’Callaghan for the time and effort spent on this.
Summertime Autopsy Sessions
The Hillsborough County Medical Examiner is now offering summertime autopsy sessions for rising M2s to help ease scheduling challenges that occur during the academic year. More info in the c/o 2026 BULLets section below.
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IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES
Year 2 Orientation - July 21, 2023 (attendance is mandatory)
Coming Soon! New Summertime Autopsy Sessions
As part of the pathology laboratory experience in Year 2, all M2 students are required to attend one autopsy session performed at the Hillsborough County Medical Examiners (HCME) department located at 11025 N. 46th St. Tampa, FL 33617.
Rising M2 students can now complete this requirement early by attending a summertime autopsy session offered by the HCME (date range: 5/11-7/18). The HCME is offering summertime autopsy sessions to help ease the scheduling challenges that occur during the busy academic year. If you plan to be in the Tampa Bay area this summer, please consider signing up when Mr. John Keeter (Y2 Curriculum Coordinator) reaches out to you. If you will not be in Tampa over the summer, fear not - Fall semester autopsy session scheduling will begin in early August and continue throughout Year 2.
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IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES
Intro to Clerkships starts May 22, 2023 (attendance is mandatory)
SELECT: Valley Youth House Clinic Director Applications
Valley Youth House is a shelter for vulnerable, homeless, and abused young people in the Lehigh Valley. VYH stands by its mission to be a safe place for youth by providing access to shelter and counseling, amongst other resources. We are looking for four interested members of your class to take on the role of clinic directors for the 2023-2024 year!
This has been an amazing way to become involved with the community, work with teens in a unique clinical setting, assist with coordination of clinic, and create opportunities to improve clinic with potential QI projects. VYH has provided previous directors with a memorable clinical experience, as well as opportunities for publications, personal growth, and improved patient-care skills that last a lifetime.
The application, as well as a brief description of associated responsibilities, can be accessed here.
Please complete the application no later than April 21st at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any of the clinic directors (Caroline Kelmis, Nikhil Reddy, Elizabeth Von Haunalter, Evanie Huang)
Step Prep Support
The Office of Student Affairs would like to support you over the next few weeks with some caffeine, snacks and fidgets to help your studying.
See you in OSA, 4th floor MDD, on the following dates:
- 4/18 and 4/19
- 4/25 and 4/26
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Fourth Year Schedule Update
Schedules are viewable on Archivum and drop/add opened this week (the week of April 17). Here are the drop/add instructions.
Drop/Add requests must be submitted at least one month in advance of the rotation.
Refer to the email sent by Marrissa Cook, the USF Health Registrar for further information.
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Special Events Update
Commencement: May 11th at 10am at the Straz - no guest limit
Match Day Paperwork
We have one housekeeping item for now related to Match. Your residency programs will be asking you to send us paperwork so they can get you credentialed before you start on July 1st. Some of them will ask for your diploma even though it does not exist yet!
- Please send any graduation verification forms to us via email to comregistrar@usf.edu. We will hold on to them to complete after your degree is awarded.
- If your residency asks for an anticipated graduation letter, send an email to comregistrar@usf.edu and let us know where to send it. Make sure to specify where your residency is, as some states are particular about to whom the letter is addressed.
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If your residency program happens to ask about your liability coverage during medical school, please contact the USF Self-Insurance Office at USFSIP@health.usf.edu.
- And, while we have your attention, please take a last look at your grades in Archivum to see what grades are in, and if you are missing anything you expect to see. Grades are due two weeks after each block.
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Log on to Archivum either by going to https://my.usf.edu, then “Business Systems” then “Archivum” or via the direct link at https://usf.appiancloud.com/suite/sites/archivum. You will use your NetID to log-on.
- Go to your Student Record
- Click on your Academic Profile (You will be taken to the “Academic Info” page)
- Select the Academic Year for which you wish to view your grades and wait for the page to load
Gallery of Scholarship - Wed May 10th - 6:30pm
The Gallery of Scholarship will take place during the cocktail hour (6:30pm-7:30pm) of 2023 Commencement Dinner.
We invite graduating students to display your research posters at the Gallery of Scholarship event. You can re-use posters presented elsewhere in 2022-2023, and you are not required to present or stand next to your posters.
If interested contact Ms. Lynnsey Trantham at RISE@usf.edu ASAP to arrange a time for the poster to be dropped off at the MDD building. If after April 20, interested students will need to send Ms. Trantham information similar to the below:
Medical Student Name, Biomedical Research
Capstone: Addressing the Healthcare Needs of the Lehigh Valley Homeless Population in the Emergency Department
Mentor: Marna Greenberg, DO, MPH LVHN Dept. of Emergency Medicine
Commencement Dinner - Wednesday May 10th
Cocktail Hour 6:30pm, Dinner 7:30pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Tampa
Tickets
- Graduating students are given 1 free student ticket and 1 free guest ticket - To receive the free ticket(s) please use code MSIV23
- You may only use this code once: During seat selection, there will be a button to enter any promo codes
- You must provide your USF email address when purchasing if you utilize the promotional code
- Additional guest tickets cost $65
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
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Tickets CANNOT be purchased day of. Tickets will be available for purchase until April 23, 2023, at 11:59 PM
Purchase Link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36340/production/1157754
Dinner Menu*
- Mixed greens salad; Assorted dinner rolls & butter
- Herb roasted chicken breast AND pan-seared salmon; Steamed Jasmine rice, Yukon mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans
- Vegan Option*: Vegan paella AND roasted cauliflower; Steamed Jasmine rice, Yukon mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans
- Lemon cake or Chocolate layered cake
- Coffee and hot tea service
- Red and white bottled wine per table
* Subject to slight changes
Slideshow
Email any photos that you would like to include in the rotating slideshow to here
- Please delete everything else in the email body, including any USF logos or other images as any images in your signature will also upload to the folder
Additional details will be sent after ticket sales close. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ren (ltyler@usf.edu) via email or Microsoft Teams.
You must apply the code before selecting your seats. The option for the free tickets will appear at that time. Please see screenshot below:
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Exceptional Educator - April 2023
Dr. Jonathan Cheponis | Neurology
Thank you for your nominations. The committee has reviewed your submissions and selected Dr. Stirparo for the February Exceptional Educator!
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"Dr. Cheponis had a plan to balance being a medical student preceptor and an efficient doctor. When I arrived and asked to go see his first patient, he communicated a game plan: we'd go see this new patient together and he'd start the encounter by asking and reconciling past medical history, family history, social history, etc. Then he'd turn it over to me to ask the HPI questions. Once I'd asked all I could, he would fill in anything I'd miss, then perform the physical exam. It's almost too obvious to say, but the days go so much smoother when there is a thoughtful plan to include me as a physician-in-training. I loved this workflow because he observed and supported me throughout the encounter, rather than just setting me loose and hoping I teach myself. He demonstrated awareness of the medical student schedule by confirming that I was on the first week of my last rotation of the year. | | |
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His expectations were on target for a medical student at this point in training (as opposed to expectations that were too high at fellow level, or too low at first-year level). Working in a team like this gave me instantaneous feedback on areas I could improve upon or differentials I forgot to consider. We did 2 new patient encounters in this way, then moved on to follow up patients. He introduced a new plan since these patients already had a diagnosis: he'd ask the necessary follow up questions and watch me perform the physical exam. He spent most of his talking time educating patients about his reasoning and interpretation of test results, which in turn, educated me. In between patients, we'd discuss my questions and he'd give tips for workflow and life as a doctor. He did not once complain. None of this seemed to take extra time or slow him down. This preceptorship was refreshingly educational, and I wish all clinical experiences could be equally as engaging and supportive."
- anonymous MD student
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Nominate an Exceptional Educator
Thank you to all those who have submitted Exceptional Educator nominees!
Have a faculty, physician, resident, or fellow who impacted you in a significant way? Please submit your stories on exceptional educators. We will highlight nominees in newsletters, on our website, and social media.
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Class of 2024-SELECT
4/28 – SELECT 3 Exam
Class of 2026
4/18 – SELECT 1 Summative Exam
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One45 - New Evaluation System!
The Office of Assessment and Evaluation is pleased to announce our new evaluation system, one45, for next academic year! We will use the system for didactic and clinical scheduling, didactic and clinical evaluations, case logs, and clinical grades (clerkships and acting internships only). Below are some perks the system offers:
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Single Sign On (SSO) – You will log into the system using your USF NetID and password.
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Mobile Accessibility – You can complete evaluations and enter case logs through your mobile device. one45 does not have a mobile app. However, the system will recognize when you are logged in on a mobile device and change the view for you.
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Dictation – You can dictate (voice to text) comments in the evaluations through your mobile device.
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To Dos (Evaluations to Complete) – All evaluations you need to complete, across all courses/clerkships, are presented on one screen. There is no need to change programs to complete evaluations.
Next Steps: We will provide you with in-depth trainings, including guides, on the system during the following:
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Professions of Health (POH) – First Year Students
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Year 2 Orientation – Second Year Students
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Introduction to Clerkships (I2C) – Third Year Students
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Introduction to Doctoring IV (I2D4) – Fourth Year Students
If any questions reach out to: evalsupport@usf.edu
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Luck of the Match - Congratulations Class of 2023!
We had a successful and fun 'Luck of the Match' at Ulele on the Hillsborough River on March 17. The day was filled with tears of joy, laughter, and celebration. There were 155 positions filled in the main match. We are so proud of and congratulate the Class of 2023 on all of their hard work and dedication!
To read more about how Match Day 2023 went click here.
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Financial Aid Fundamentals Course
Join the online Financial Aid Fundamentals & Debt Management Course in Canvas. Be sure all notifications are turned on to avoid missing important information. All students are added.
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Student Support Program
This time of year may be feeling extra stressful to you. Please remember we have resources to help! MySSP can be a helpful resource – try out the app! Or if you need to talk with someone virtually, call MySSP to talk with a counselor (1-866-743-7732)
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Accreditation Site Visit April 17-19th at MDD | |
The final activity of the re-accreditation process is the much-anticipated site visit. This week we have four members of the LCME at MDD touring the building and meeting with students, faculty, and administrators to learn more about how we are meeting the LCME standards. Their sessions are occurring on the 5th floor of MDD and via Teams with students and faculty at the USF-LV campus through Wednesday, April 19th. | |
All past issues can now be found at the bottom of the Helpful Links page (that is on you QR Code cards)! | | | | |
