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      <title>Dean's Medical Student Party - Wednesday, December 2, 2009`</title>
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<div>Come and join your fellow students and members of the faculty as a guest of Dr. Arthur Levine.</div>
<div> </div>
<div><a href="http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/DeanPartyInvitation2009.pdf"><font size=4>Invitation</font></a></div>
<div><a href="/ASPX/Util/encredirect.aspx?goapp=rsvp&amp;refer=zone"><font size=4>RSVP Here</font></a> - due November 23<a href="https://www.medschool.pitt.edu/sdirectory/RSVPGatheringTEST.taf"></a></div>
<div><a href="http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/night_out_directions/directions09.pdf"><font size=4>Directions</font></a></div>
<div> </div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Dean&#39;s Medical Student Party - Wednesday, December 2, 2009`</div>
<div><b>Scheduling Start Date:</b> 11/6/2009 10:00 AM</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 12/2/2009 7:00 PM</div>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:45:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Health Film Series - November</title>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif'">Thursday, <span style="color:black">November</span> 1<span style="color:black">9</span></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif'">Post-film <span style="color:black">discussion and </span>reception:  109 Parran Hall</span></p></td></tr>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Global Health Film Series - November</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 11/19/2009 7:00 PM</div>
<div><b>Content Type:</b> Announcement</div>
<div><b>URL:</b> <a href="http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/GlobalHealthFilmNov.docx">Angels in the Dust</a></div>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:35:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Class of 2013 - Looking Forward - Course Schedules</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> <div class=ExternalClass530A7280A487400C9AEFD2B0006AC994>Class of 2013:</div>
<div class=ExternalClass530A7280A487400C9AEFD2B0006AC994>Here are links to the following upcoming course schedules:</div>
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<li>Human Genetics Nov-Dec <a href="/Announcement%20Attachments/Geneticsworking09.pdf">Geneticsworking09.pdf</a></li>
<li>Immunology in Health and Disease Jan-Feb <a href="/Announcement%20Attachments/IHD2010Schedule.pdf">IHD2010Schedule.pdf</a></li>
<li>Medical Microbiology Feb-Mar <a href="/Announcement%20Attachments/MedMicro2010final.pdf">MedMicro2010final.pdf</a></li></ul></div>
<div>These schedules may be subject to change.</div>
<div>Regards,</div>
<div>Office of Medical Education</div>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:56:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Class of 2012 - Looking forward - Course Schedules</title>
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<div>Class of 2012 -</div>
<div><u><font color="#0000ff"></font></u><a href="/Announcement%20Attachments/2009%20Med%20Student-%20Renal%20Course.pdf"></a> </div>
<div>Here is the current version of the Nov-Dec Digestion and Nutrition Course schedule.</div>
<div><a href="/Announcement%20Attachments/DigestionNutritionSchedule2009.pdf">DigestionNutritionSchedule2009.pdf</a></div>
<div> </div>
<div>This schedule is subject to change.</div>
<div>Regards, </div>
<div>Office of Medical Education</div></div></div>
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      <author>Mitchell, Judi</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:36:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Annual Talent Show - November 19, 2009</title>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="color:#38393a">Due to the larger auditorium size, the Talent Show is being <strong><i>moved to Bellefield Hall</i></strong>. The times of the Dessert Contest, Art Show, and Bake Sale are also being <strong><i>moved up one hour</i></strong>.. So,</span><span style="color:black"></span></font></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><em><b><u><span style="color:#38393a">Location</span></u></b></em><span style="color:#38393a">: </span><strong><span style="color:red">Bellefield Hall</span></strong><span style="color:black"></span></font></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><em><b><u><span style="color:black">Date:</span></u></b></em><strong><span style="color:red"> November 19th</span></strong><span style="color:black"></span></font></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size=3><em><b><u><span style="color:#38393a">Time</span></u></b></em><span style="color:#38393a">: </span></font><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:red">6:30</span><span style="color:#38393a"><font size=3> for Dessert Contest and Art Show, </font></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:red">7:30</span><span style="color:#38393a"><font size=3> for the Talent Show</font></span></strong><span style="color:black"></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><em><b><u><span style="color:green">Deadline for submission of acts:</span></u></b></em><span style="color:green"> <strong>November 11th</strong>.</span><span style="color:#38393a"> But the sooner you can submit the info the better. Required info includes: the name of the act, names of everyone in the act, and names of songs being played, sung, or danced to (or whatever else). Also include what audio equipment is needed (mics, sound equipment), as this needs to be known in advance, and please email this to <a href="mailto:packiam.vignesh@medstudent.pitt.edu" target="_blank">packiam.vignesh@medstudent.pitt.edu</a></span><span style="color:black"></span></font></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="color:#38393a">Finally, submissions for the Dessert Contest and Art Show should be sent to Amy and Natalie:</span><span style="color:black"></span></font></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="color:#38393a">Dessert Competition Coordinator:</span></b><span style="color:#38393a"> Amy Hamilton- <a href="mailto:Hamilton.amy@medstudent.pitt.edu" target="_blank">Hamilton.amy@medstudent.pitt.edu</a></span><span style="color:black"></span></font></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="color:#38393a">Art Show Coordinator: </span></b><span style="color:#38393a">Natalie Domenick- <a href="mailto:domenick.natalie@medstudent.pitt.edu" target="_blank">domenick.natalie@medstudent.pitt.edu</a></span><span style="color:black"></span></font></font></p><span style="font-size:12pt;color:#38393a;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif'">Any other questions can be emailed to Vig - <a href="mailto:packiam.vignesh@medstudent.pitt.edu" target="_blank">packiam.vignesh@medstudent.pitt.edu</a></span></div></div></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:38:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ALL STUDENTS - H1N1 INFLUENZA LECTURE </title>
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<div><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><em>&quot;Pandemic H1N1 Influenza 2009: Emergence of a novel H1N1 virus&quot;  Dept. of Medicine lecturer Shantz Zimmer, MD</em></span></div>
<div>The above Influenza lecture will be held for all interested medical students on <strong><em>Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm in Scaife LR 2. </em></strong></div>
<div> </div>
<div>Office of Medical Education</div></div></div>
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      <author>Mitchell, Judi</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:35:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>FLU CLINIC</title>
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<div>A flu shot clinic has been scheduled for Friday, September 18 and Tuesday, September 22.  The nurse will be in lecture room 1 on both days from noon to 3:00 p.m.  There is NO CHARGE for students and you are encouraged to avail yourself of this opportunity.  PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND YOUR PATIENTS.  GET THE SHOT!</div></div></div></div>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:58:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>FLU PREVENTION~IMPORTANT INFORMATION~</title>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=3>To ALL Students,</font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=3>Recent local outbreaks of the flu have prompted the following reminders: </font></p>
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<li>
<div class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=3>Make sure you wash your hands frequently. Hand sanitizers are available in all the small group rooms so it’s a good idea to use them on entry and leaving the room.</font></div></li>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000"><font face=Arial size=3>Stay home if you are sick, particularly if you have a fever.  [</font></font><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman','serif'"><font face=Arial><font color="#000000"><font size=3>If you have to stay home, remember to notify Dr. Ryan,  </font><a href="mailto:ryankath@medschool.pitt.edu"><font size=3>ryankath@medschool.pitt.edu</font></a><font size=3> (MS1 and MS2) or for clinical years, your clinical preceptor, clerkship coordinator and Dr. Harvey's office. For research/LOA students, notify your lab supervisor or research mentor]</font></font><br></font></span></div></li>
<li>
<div class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=3>Contact student health <span>(412-383-1800)</span> if you are concerned that you might have symptoms of the flu including cold-like symptoms accompanied by fever and muscle aches.</font></div></li></ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial color="#ff0000" size=3>Remember - WASH YOUR HANDS!!! (So simple and so effective!)</font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial color="#000000" size=3>Office of Medical Education</font></p></div></div>
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      <author>Mitchell, Judi</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:44:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Class of 2013 -  Reading Assignment for Intro to Being a Physician Course</title>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=2>RE:    Assignment for Introduction to Being a Physician</font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=2>Date:<span>  </span>July 3, 2009</font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial><font size=2>We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.<span>  </span></font></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial><span></span><font size=2>As the Directors of your first course entitled <i><u>Introduction to Being a</u></i><u> <i>Physician</i></u>, we are assigning a book for you to read over the summer that will be discussed in small group sessions with your fellow students on <strong>Monday afternoon, August 17, 2009</strong>.</font></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial><font size=2>The book is <strong><u>Complications: A Surgeon’s Note on an Imperfect Science</u>, by Atul Gawande,</strong> a surgeon at Harvard medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital.<span>  </span></font></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial><span></span><font size=2>One review describes this book as “…essential reading for anyone involved in medicine—on either end of the stethoscope.”<span>  </span>It is both entertaining and instructive in describing many of the situations that arise in medical training from a very human perspective.</font></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=2></font> </p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=2>The book can be purchased for used on Amazon.com for used for </font><font face=Arial size=2>as little as $2.88(we checked).</font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-indent:-0.5in"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman','serif'"><font face=Arial size=2>Enjoy the book, as well as your summer.<span>  </span>We look </font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-indent:-0.5in"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman','serif'"><font face=Arial size=2>forward to meeting you in August.</font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=2>Mary Korytkowski, M.D.</font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=2>David Orenstein, M.D.</font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=2>Course Directors</font></p></div></div></div>
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<div><font size=2>Class of 2013 -</font></div>
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<div><font size=2>Just a reminder from the Offfice of Medical Education that your deadline for completion of the <font color="#ff0000">2 HIPAA modules (Privacy and Security)</font> and the <font color="#ff0000">2 Navigator modules (Hand Hygiene and Standard Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens) </font>is this<font color="#000000"> <strong>Friday, August 21st at 5 pm.</strong></font></font></div>
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<div><font size=2>You complete the Hand Hygiene and the Standard Precautions modules online in Navigator - <span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif'">  <a href="http://navigator.medschool.pitt.edu/"><font face="Arial Narrow" color="#800080" size=3>http://navigator.medschool.pitt.edu</font></a></span></font></div>
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<div><font size=2>You complete both HIPAA modules online at the HS connect site:</font></div>
<div><u><font face="Arial Narrow" color="#810081" size=3><a href="https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/servlet/IteachControllerServlet?actiontotake=displaymainpage&amp;site=hipaa">https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/servlet/IteachControllerServlet?actiontotake=displaymainpage&amp;site=hipaa</a></font></u><a href="https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/servlet/IteachControllerServlet?actiontotake=displaymainpagehttps://cme.hs.pitt.edu/servlet/IteachControllerServlet?actiontotake=displaymainpage"><u><font color="#810081"></a></font></u></div>
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<div><font color="#000000" size=2>Please contact the office of Medical Education if you have any questions.</font></div>
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<div><font color="#000000" size=2>Thank you.</font></div>
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      <title>Class of 2012 - Important - Pharmacology Course Information</title>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">Dear MS-II Students:</font></font></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">     Welcome to the Introductory Pharmacology Course which is part of OS2!  </font></font></font></span><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">I’m writing to give you all a “heads-up” on what to expect your first week back from summer break. </font></font></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">     As the course director in Pharmacology, I want to acknowledge that there will be a lot of work during this first week.   I am aware of the challenges presented.  Mastery of this material early in the year will serve you well as you proceed through Organ block systems course work and approach Step 1. </font></font></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">     There will be 14 lectures and two Conferences presented during the week that include several innovations:</font></font></font></span><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-indent:-0.5in">1)<span style="font-size:7pt">                  </span>The Conferences will require “Team-learning” where 3 Teams of 3-4 students will present material in Powerpoint format acting as Educators/facilitators for the rest of the students in each Small Group room.  The intent is to help you become more expert and facile with the material by presenting to your colleagues. </p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-indent:-0.5in">2)<span style="font-size:7pt">                  </span>Dr. Evan Waxman will present a lecture entitled,  “Pharmacology of the Eye”  where eye anatomy will be coupled with clinical case presentations and discussion.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-indent:-0.5in">3)<span style="font-size:7pt">                  </span>Dr. Bill McIvor will do live simulations to illustrate Autonomic Pharmacology principles. </p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;text-indent:-0.5in">4)<span style="font-size:7pt">                  </span>Dr. Don DeFranco will begin the course by reviewing Drug-Receptor Interactions and Dose-Response relationships.</font></font></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">Also, I have attached two PDF files.  </font></font></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">     The first contains information on the Pharmacology course including the Class Schedule, grading policies, instructors, and GROUP ROOOM AND TEAM ASSIGNMENTS (TEAMS A, B, AND C).   </font></font></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">     The second PDF contains the two Conferences scheduled for August 19 and August 20.  Please contact your team members to  plan your strategy to work together on your presentations prior to the conferences. </font></font></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">     Adequate resources are available to help prepare for the Conferences including available electronic access to Pharmacology texts such as “Goodman and Gilman” (see page 7 of the first PDF I’ve sent).   </font></font></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">     In addition, for the first Conference entitled, “Rational Use of Drugs”,  important and relevant information can be found within Dr. Edwin Jackson’s lectures entitled,  “Pharmacokinetics I and II”.  <u>The Medical Pharmacology  (2009)course  is active on the NAVIGATOR site and is found in front of the Body Fluid homeostasis Cardiology Course (NOT within Pharmacology 2009-2010).</u></font></font></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000">     The Pharmacology faculty and I look forward to helping you integrate this important body of knowledge. </font></font></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:red"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"></font></font></font></span> </p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif'"><font color="#000000">Jack C. Yalowich, Ph.D.<br>Associate Professor<br>Dept. of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology<br style=""><br style=""></font></span></div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Save The Date - Research Fair </div>
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<div>The first day of your second year is Monday, August 17.  Your orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, at noon.  Pizza will be served.  </div></div></div>
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<div>Attendance at freshman orientation is mandatory.  Non attendance for all or part of the week must be approved by the Dean of Students, Joan Harvey, M.D.  Pertinent information regarding orientation and matriculation requirements are found at the &quot;My Class&quot; tab. </div></div></div>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> <div class=ExternalClass02F603FD2C8F43248A3BE5A6A3745F3D><div>You are encouraged to invite your family to attend this very special ceremony where you are welcomed to the profession of medicine by being presented with the sign of your profession - your White Coat.</div></div></div>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> <div class=ExternalClass3C0CBA2D0F29483D962DB6BD553E5E18><div>The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences invites you to An overview from Asia's largest healthcare provider, presented by Prof. K. Ganapathy.  Friday, June 12 from 1 to 2:00 p.m., Room 60912 Forbes Tower, 3600 Meyran Avenue.</div></div></div>
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<div>Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at the Family Medicine Department Offices located at 3518 Fifth Avenue.</div></div></div>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 22:09:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 18:33:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>MEDICAL SPANISH MIMI-ELECTIVE IN JULY!</title>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>From:   John Mahoney, MD, Associate Dean for Medical Education, mahoney@medschool.pitt.edu</font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>I am pleased to announce that we are offering a special summer mini-elective, Basic Spanish for Medical Students, during July 2009.  </font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>This popular course is designed to help <u>learners with no prior Spanish language skills</u> begin to acquire skills in pronunciation, vocabulary and conversation.  Upon completion of the course, students will be able to greet a patient, ask and answer questions, give instructions, and hold a conversation with good basic pronunciation.  Students who have had very limited experience or skill in Spanish may also benefit from this course.  This course is being offered to rising second year students (Class of 2012). </font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><u><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'">Course Format</span></u><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>This eight session course will be held on evenings from 6 to 8 PM.  Course sessions will be held twice each week, on Monday and Wednesday evenings, or on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Sessions will begin during the week of July 6, and end by July 30.  The sessions are held in this evening time slot so that the course will not interfere with daytime commitments.  The course format is small group instruction by an experienced language educator, complemented by reinforcing lessons on the course web site.  The web lessons include in-depth instructional materials, and audio lessons for use in individual practice. A more detailed course description is attached to this message. </font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><u><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'">Registration Information</span></u><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><b><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'">To register for this course, please send an email message to Betsy Nero at  <a href="mailto:betsy@medschool.pitt.edu">betsy@medschool.pitt.edu</a> with a request to enroll.  Registration requests will be accepted in the order they are received<span style="color:black">.  </span></span></b><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'">Please be sure to mark your first and second choice preference for which days you prefer (see form below). </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>This course is being conducted with limited class sizes, and there was overwhelming enrollment last year -- so if you wish to enroll, submit your request immediately!  You will be notified of your acceptance into the course within 2 weeks.  </font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>In addition to this course, we are preparing to offer future opportunities for medical Spanish instruction at a more advanced level, and courses for students in other years of the curriculum.  We will keep you posted as these plans develop over the coming months. </font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION IN YOUR EMAIL:</font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>Yes, I would like to enroll in Basic Spanish for Medical Students        </font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>Enter your preference:</font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>__________ Mondays and Wednesdays, July 6-8-13-15-20-22-27-29</font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>(1<sup>st</sup> choice, 2<sup>nd</sup> choice, or no preference) Enter “no preference” if you prefer M+W and Tu+Th selections equally. </font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>__________ Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7-9-14-16-21-23-28-30</font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'"><font size=3>(1<sup>st</sup> choice, 2<sup>nd</sup> choice, or no preference) Enter “no preference” if you prefer M+W and Tu+Th selections equally.  </font></span></p></div></div></div>
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<div><b>Attachments:</b> <a href="http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/Attachments/49/Basic Medical Spanish July 2009 for class of 2012.pdf">http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/Attachments/49/Basic Medical Spanish July 2009 for class of 2012.pdf</a><br><a href=""></a></div>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:center" align=center><b><i><u><span><font face="Arial Black" size=3>Members of the Class of 2010</font></span></u></i></b></p>
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<h1 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=3><font face="Arial Black"><i><span style="font-weight:normal">You are cordially invited to attend the Internal Medicine Career Night, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Room S100, BST South.  Refreshments will be served so please RSVP your attendance by Friday, June 5 to </span></i><i><span style="font-weight:normal">T</span></i></font></font><i><span style="font-weight:normal"><font face="Arial Black" size=3>heresa Cullens at </font><a href="mailto:tcullens@pitt.edu"><b><font face="Arial Black" size=3>tcullens@pitt.edu</font></b></a></span></i></h1></div></div></div>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 19:45:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Medical Education Grand Rounds</title>
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<h2 style="margin:auto 0in"><font face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>Friday, June 12, 2009, noon to 1:00 p.m. Scaife Hall 4th Floor, Lecture Room 3.  Presented by Aviad Haramati, Ph.D., Professor in the Departments of Physiology &amp; Biophysics and Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine.</font></h2></div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Medical Education Grand Rounds</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 6/12/2009 1:00 PM</div>
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<div><b>URL:</b> <a href="http://www.megr.pitt.edu/">Using Complementary Medicine to Advance both Science and Professionalism in the Medical Curriculum</a></div>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:24:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>URGENT - CLASS OF 2010 - HIPAA, HH and SP MODULE REMINDER</title>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" align=left><font face=Arial><span><font size=3>Reminder to all Class of 2010 students:</font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" align=left><font face=Arial><span><font size=3>For those of you who have not already done so, you need to complete:</font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" align=left><font face=Arial><span><font size=3><u><a href="https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/sign-in.do;jsessionid=d01e40d195a7eeb9e41b5c70cd3c">HIPAA Privacy Awareness for Faculty Students Healthcare Professionals and Trainees (formerly RPF Module 8)</a></u></font></span><span><font size=3> on the hs/connect site.</font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" align=left><font face=Arial><span><font size=3>The <u><a href="http://navigator.medschool.pitt.edu/">HAND HYGIENE and STANDARD PRECAUTIONS</a></u> modules should be completed on the Navigator site.  </font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" align=left><font face=Arial size=3><span><span><font size=3>If you have plans to leave town for Recess Week, it is imperative that you complete these 3 modules before you go.  </font></span></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" align=left><font face=Arial><span><font size=3>The deadline is now passed, so y<span><font size=3>ou will not be allowed to participate in any clinical rotations on Monday, May 11th until these modules are completed. </font></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" align=left><font face=Arial><span><font size=3><span>Contact Barb Offen or Judi Mitchell if you have any questions regarding completion of these modules.</span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" align=left><font face=Arial><span></span></font><font face=Arial><span><font size=3>Office of Medical Education</font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" align=left><font face=Arial size=3><span><a href="mailto:omed@medschool.pitt.edu">omed@medschool.pitt.edu</a></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 10pt" align=left><font face=Arial size=3><span>412-648-8714</span></font></p>
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<div><b>Title:</b> URGENT - CLASS OF 2010 - HIPAA, HH and SP MODULE REMINDER</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 8/29/2009 8:00 PM</div>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:41:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pediatric Otolaryngology Grand Rounds</title>
      <link>http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=43</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> <div class=ExternalClassB041FAD91451430ABE02AAE0F3EECA7A><div>May 6, 2009 @ 7:00 a.m., 5th Floor Eie and Ear Institute Conference Room.  &quot;Galapagos: Darwin, Evolution, and ENT.&quot;  Charles D. Bluestone, M.D., Professor of Otolaryngology</div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Pediatric Otolaryngology Grand Rounds</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 5/6/2009 7:00 PM</div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:12:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Class of 2011 - Musculoskeletal Module Update - 9 New Modules</title>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Arial Narrow">9 new modules have been added to the Musculoskeletal curriculum modules at </font><a href="http://clinical.nav.pitt.edu"><font face="Arial Narrow">http://clinical.nav.pitt.edu</font></a>.</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:black"><font face="Arial Narrow">The newest modules include Polymylagia Rheumatica, Low Back Pain, Hip Pain, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crystalline Arthropathy, NSAIDs and Steroid Use, Interpretation of ANA Tests, and Evaluation of the Patient with Muscle Weakness. </font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:black"><font face="Arial Narrow">Additional details are listed below.  A handful of additional modules will be published in the coming weeks, to be available for your reference during clerkships. </font></span></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:29:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Class of 2009 GRADUATION INFORMATION</title>
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<div>For the Family and Friends of the Graduating Class of 2009.</div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Class of 2009 GRADUATION INFORMATION</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 5/18/2009 8:00 PM</div>
<div><b>Content Type:</b> Announcement</div>
<div><b>URL:</b> <a href="http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/Class of 2009 Graduation Information.pdf">http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/Class of 2009 Graduation Information.pdf</a></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:24:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Anesthesiology Specialty Night</title>
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<div>Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009</div>
<div>Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.</div>
<div>Location: University Club, 123 University Place</div>
<div>RSVP no later than May 1 to <a href="mailto:leefoonka@anes.upmc.edu">leefoonka@anes.upmc.edu</a></div>
<div> </div></div></div>
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<div><b>Expires:</b> 5/12/2009 7:00 PM</div>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:37:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Women in Medicine and Science Forus: Building Career Success &amp; Satisfaction</title>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Women in Medicine and Science Forus: Building Career Success &amp; Satisfaction</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 4/28/2009 6:00 PM</div>
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<div><b>URL:</b> <a href="http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/WomeninMedicineScienceForum.pdf">http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/WomeninMedicineScienceForum.pdf</a></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:28:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Class of 2010 Clinical Competency Assessment Schedule</title>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:#1f497d"><font face=Arial size=2>The Alpha and Date order assignments for the upcoming CCA are now available on the OMED web site under Curriculum Description&gt;MS-4 page (bottom)</font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:#1f497d"><font face=Arial size=2> </font><a href="http://www.omed.pitt.edu/curriculum/ms-4.php"><font face=Arial color="#800080" size=2>http://www.omed.pitt.edu/curriculum/ms-4.php</font></a><font face=Arial size=2>   This is the most current schedule, and will be updated if any changes are made.  </font></span><span style="color:#1f497d"><font face=Arial size=2>You will also find the CCA Orientation Handbook there as well.   </font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size=2></font></font><font face=Arial><span style="color:#1f497d"></span></font> </p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=2>The Clinical Competency Assessment will take place at the Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation and Educational Research (WISER). If you are scheduled for the morning testing period, please report to WISER no later than 7:00 AM. You will be free to leave at 12:30 PM. If you are scheduled for the afternoon testing period, please report to WISER no later than 12:30 PM. You will be free to leave at 6:00 PM. Please arrive promptly as we will not be able to accommodate any deviation from the schedule.</font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=2></font> </p>
<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font face=Arial size=2>A memo has been sent to your electives coordinator to excuse you for this date from 6:00am-1:30pm for AM students or 11:30am-7:00pm for PM students. Please remember to bring your white coats, name badges, oto/opthalmoscopes, and stethoscopes. A debrief session with the faculty member that will conclude the event. Please plan to stay for this short debrief. Please contact Todd Barnett for at the Advanced Clinical Education Center at 412-648-7003 or </font><a href="mailto:tbarnett@medschool.pitt.edu"><font face=Arial size=2>tbarnett@medschool.pitt.edu</font></a><font face=Arial><font size=2> for any questions.  <b>Switching of slots is highly discouraged; however, if a schedule switch must be made, please contact the Advanced Clinical Education Center at the information below by no later than Friday, April 10, 2009.  Switches are not final until you receive confirmation from the ACEC.</b></font></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><strong><font face=Arial size=2>Please contact Judi Mitchell or Todd Barnett in OMED if you have any questions.</font></strong></p></div></div></div>
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<div><b>Expires:</b> 8/30/2009 8:00 PM</div>
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      <author>Mitchell, Judi</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:50:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Opportunity to see the new Children's Hospital - required preregistration</title>
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<p><font size=3><span style="color:maroon;font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'">Sneak Peek tour of the new CHP hospital during the Community Preview, from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday April 5. The Community Preview also requires online registration at </span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:maroon;font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'"><a href="http://chp-rsvp.pipitonegroup.com/community.aspx"><span style="font-size:12pt">www.chp.edu/community</span></a></span><span style="color:maroon;font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'">.</span></font><span style="font-size:11pt;color:maroon;font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'"></span></p></div></div></div>
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<div><b>Expires:</b> 4/5/2009 6:00 PM</div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:04:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Class of 2011 - Board Review Schedule for Spring 2009</title>
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<div>Here is the most updated version of the Board Review Schedule  for the Class of 2011 from Rich Levitt.</div>
<div> </div>
<div><a href="/Announcement%20Attachments/Board%20Review%20Schedule%20-Spring%202009.pdf">Board Review Schedule - Spring 2009.pdf</a></div></div></div>
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      <author>Mitchell, Judi</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:39:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Class of 2011 - Step 1 Schedule Planning</title>
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<p class=MsoPlainText style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify" align=right><font face=Consolas size=2>Dear Class of '11,</font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify" align=right><font face=Consolas size=2>The pdf attachment is a duplicate of the hard copy just placed in your mailboxes.</font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify" align=right><font face=Consolas size=2></font> </p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify" align=right><font face=Consolas size=2>This is a useful tool to read over and 'mark up' or take notes from to help you develop your own individual study plan for Step 1.</font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify" align=right><font face=Consolas size=2></font> </p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify" align=right><font face=Consolas size=2>Enjoy your holiday break,</font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify" align=right><font face=Consolas size=2></font> </p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:justify" align=right><font face=Consolas size=2>Rich Levitt</font></p>
<div> </div>
<div><a href="/Announcement%20Attachments/Class%20of%202011%20-%20Step%201%20schedule%20planning.pdf">Class of 2011 20Step 1 schedule planning.pdf</a></div></div></div>
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      <author>Mitchell, Judi</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:21:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pediatrics Career Night for the Class of 2010</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> <div class=ExternalClassE166C343AA05429596980DA7B4D5B7C5><div>April 8, 2009 at CHP Lawrenceville.  Come eat and meet ... Department Chairman, Peds Education Program Director, interns and residents.  Click for RSVP and further information.</div></div></div>
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<div><b>URL:</b> <a href="http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/PediatricCareerNight2009.pdf">http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/PediatricCareerNight2009.pdf</a></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:40:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scholarship Program - National Conference of Family Medicine</title>
      <link>http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=34</link>
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<div>The deadline for submitting an application for a $600 scholarship is May 1, 2009.</div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Scholarship Program - National Conference of Family Medicine</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 5/1/2009 8:00 PM</div>
<div><b>Content Type:</b> Announcement</div>
<div><b>URL:</b> <a href="http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/FMScholarhsip2_19_09.pdf">http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/FMScholarhsip2_19_09.pdf</a></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:21:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Black Bag Ball - Saturday, February 28, 2009</title>
      <link>http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=32</link>
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<div>Click this link for more information and to order your tickets on line.</div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Black Bag Ball - Saturday, February 28, 2009</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 2/28/2009 6:00 PM</div>
<div><b>Content Type:</b> Announcement</div>
<div><b>URL:</b> <a href="https://www.medschool.pitt.edu/sa/blackbagball/blackbagball.taf">Information and ticket ordering</a></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:52:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Class of 2011 Third Year Scheduling Meeting</title>
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<div>Thursday, November 13, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Lecture Room 2</div></div></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:50:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>University Winter Break - Monday, December 22 thru Sunday, January 4, 2009</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> <div class=ExternalClass4A9050BE4E8F4C65B485F33C528AB08E><div>There are no scheduled classes or clinical assignments during the winter break.  All students are expected to report on time to class or clinical assignment on Monday, January 5, 2009.  If you are travelling during this time, please make your airline reservation to assure your return not later than January 4, 2009.</div></div></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:49:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thanksgiving  Break</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> <div class=ExternalClass767C78F0A0864265ABD474680641F4EB><div>Classes of 2009 and 2010 - those students scheduled for a core clerkship are on break from Thursday, November 27 thru Sunday, November 30.  Acting internship schedules are dependent on your team schedule.  Everyone is expected to report to their clinical assignment on Monday morning, December 1.  If you are travelling for the holiday, please make your airline reservation accordingly.</div></div></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:40:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thanksgiving Break </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> <div class=ExternalClass69CC2E7D403E445996EE5D3C190661E2><div>The Classes of 2011 and 2012 are on Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, November 26 thru Sunday, November 30.   Everyone is expected to report for class on Monday morning, December 1.  If you are travelling for the holiday, please make your airline reservations accordingly.</div></div></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:32:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Annual Talent Show - November 20, 2008</title>
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<div></div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Annual Talent Show - November 20, 2008</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 11/19/2008 7:00 PM</div>
<div><b>Content Type:</b> Announcement</div>
<div><b>URL:</b> <a href="http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/TalentShow2008.pdf">http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/announcements/TalentShow2008.pdf</a></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:54:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2010 Mandatory Attendance - Career Night</title>
      <link>http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=21</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> <div class=ExternalClassCC0563AE38844CD78D85722073CA1258><div>Thursday, November 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Agenda: 5:00 to 5:45 (LR3) a brief overview while eating dinner; 5:45 to 6:30 (LR3) senior student panel re approaches to different specialties; 6:30 to 8:00 breakout sessions, faculty/program directors/fellows/residents from each specialty will be in the small group rooms for informal talks with students.  </div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> 2010 Mandatory Attendance - Career Night</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 11/6/2008 7:00 PM</div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:04:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Schedule of MS1 Advisory Dean Career Lunches AY 2008-2009</title>
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<div></div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Schedule of MS1 Advisory Dean Career Lunches AY 2008-2009</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 5/18/2009 6:00 PM</div>
<div><b>Content Type:</b> Announcement</div>
<div><b>URL:</b> <a href="http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/freshman/CareerLunchList9_9_08.pdf">AY 2008-2009 list of dates</a></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:09:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Schedule of MS2 Advisory Dean Career Lunches AY 2008-2009</title>
      <link>http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=20</link>
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<div></div></div></div>
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<div><b>Title:</b> Schedule of MS2 Advisory Dean Career Lunches AY 2008-2009</div>
<div><b>Expires:</b> 3/18/2009 8:00 PM</div>
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<div><b>URL:</b> <a href="http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/pdfs/sa/sophomore/CareerLunchList9_9_08.pdf">AY 2008-2009 list of dates</a></div>
<div><b>Attachments:</b> <a href="http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/Attachments/20/CareerLunchList9_9_08.pdf">http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/Attachments/20/CareerLunchList9_9_08.pdf</a><br><a href=""></a></div>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:13:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Log Off of the Zone</title>
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<div>If you would like to sign out of the Zone but you aren't sure how, please note the following directions:</div>
<ol>
<li>Click on <strong>your Name</strong> in the upper right hand corner of the screen (located to the left of MyZone and My Links - see attachment)</li>
<li>A drop down menu will appear with the option to <strong>Sign Out</strong> - click on this</li></ol>
<div>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Lab for Educational Technology at <a href="mailto:labedutech@medschool.pitt.edu">labedutech@medschool.pitt.edu</a> or 412-648-9679.</div></div></div>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:44:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Welcome Back - Report to LR2 @ 8:30 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008</title>
      <link>http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=13</link>
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      <author>Harlow, Yvonne</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:51:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Welcome to the Zone medical student web portal</title>
      <link>http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/Lists/Main Zone Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=1</link>
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<div>The &quot;Zone&quot; is the web portal for medical students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. This website contains information and links to every digital resource needed by medical students at Pitt. It was designed and is maintained by a group of dedicated students and the Lab for Educational Technology.<br>If you are looking for medical school course, clerkship and other online educational resources please visit the &quot;Navigator&quot; website at <a href="http://navigator.medschool.pitt.edu/">http://navigator.medschool.pitt.edu</a>.</div></div></div>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:10:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Problems Accessing Navigator</title>
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<div>If you have any problems or questions, please either email (<a href="mailto:labedutech@medschool.pitt.edu">labedutech@medschool.pitt.edu</a>) or call the Lab for Educational Technology at 412-648-9679 and ask for Maria Malingowski. Attention Class of 2009 and returning students, <br><br>In order to use Navigator to access your courses online, you must first register for an account. Please click this <a href="/Announcements/Pages/Problems%20Accessing%20Navigator.aspx">here</a> for registration instructions. <br><br>For returning students, please log into Navigator, select the preferences link in the top right of the screen, select Your Profile, make sure your group is listed as &quot;Med School Student&quot;, and click the submit button. This action should refresh your account.</div></div></div>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:12:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:25:14 GMT</pubDate>
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