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  • in reply to: Residency and Fellowship verification Request #4346
    Cindy Thompson
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    I do not charge for them however, many programs at my institution do.  The charge is $50.00 – $75.00 depending on the department and is only for verifications for residents/fellows that have been gone 2+ years, verifications within the first 2 years are completed at no charge.  The money collected helps to offset program manager conference registration, travel, membership dues etc.   They set up an account with Univeristy finance office and accept credit cards for this so it’s quick and easy.   In fact, one department has an account set up with FCVS and they automatically make the payment and the request comes with the receipt of already being paid.  I think this is becoming more and more the norm so most places don’t give much push back on it.

    in reply to: Cadaveric Dissection Course #4228
    Cindy Thompson
    Participant

    My residents do assist in the MS1 dissection course for upper/lower extremity dissections.   It is the responsibility of the research resident to assist with that and find other residents who might be available to help.  My residents enjoy doing this so it has never really been an issue.  If available on the day(s) scheduled, my PD and APD go to the anatomy lab to teach as well.

    Cindy Thompson
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    Hi Kierstin~

    At WVU, we have dedicated pediatric rotations.  12 weeks in the PGY3 and 12 weeks in the PGY4 years.

    Cindy

    in reply to: PGY5 Board Review Course #3873
    Cindy Thompson
    Participant

    Hi Sara!   We send our residents to the Miller Review course which is ALWAYS the week before and includes memorial day weekend.  Their last day of clinical duty is always June 23rd no matter when it falls and they are charged 5 days vacation.

    Cindy – WVU

    in reply to: Virtual vs. In-Person Interviews #3857
    Cindy Thompson
    Participant

    WVU will be conducting interviews virtually.

    in reply to: Fellowship Diploma #3589
    Cindy Thompson
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    Tica,

    I have attached a copy of the one we use at West Virginia University.  It is actually provided by the School of Medicine.  They are the same as our residency certificates, just changing what they have completed the duties of…..Fellow in Adult Reconstruction, Fellow in Spine Surgery, Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery.  The certificate is signed by the Dean, DIO, Chairman and Program Director.

    Cindy

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    in reply to: Recruiting PGY 2 resident #3587
    Cindy Thompson
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    Amanda,

    Congratulations!!!

    I have done it twice.  The key to that statement is all orthopaedic surgery requirements for the PGY-1 have been met, which doesn’t typically happen unless they haven’t completed the general surgery year and you can work with that PD to customize it to meet requirements.  That being said, I have also received approval from the ABOS for someone who was short on requirements, we just had to make that time up during their ortho PGY-2 – PGY-5 years.  I’m would be happy to talk further with you about this, if you would like.  You can contact me at cthompson@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-1168.

    Cindy Thompson

     

    in reply to: Annual Program Evaluation Deadline? #3190
    Cindy Thompson
    Participant

    Hi Viveka!

    Our APE are made available in March and due back to the GME office by July 31st.

    Cindy Thompson

    West Virginia University

    Cindy Thompson
    Participant

    CONGRATULATIONS, Melissa!!!!  That is awesome!!

    in reply to: Coordinator Cell Phone Usage #2929
    Cindy Thompson
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    No, WVU does not provide a cellphone stipend for us although we do get a hospital employee discount through some of the carriers.

    in reply to: Flexible Work Arrangements #2854
    Cindy Thompson
    Participant

    At WVU I am working from home 4 days a week.  I go into the office on the PD’s administrative day and/or whenever necessary, ie – orientation, education retreat, graduation preparation.   We have not been given a time frame as to when we will be back in the office full time.

    in reply to: Microsurgery Cases #2550
    Cindy Thompson
    Participant

    No, cases done with loupes do not count in the microsurgery category.

    in reply to: OITE #2443
    Cindy Thompson
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    The AAOS has stated that the link was not working and should be up soon. They sent me the attached as a work around. I’m not sure if that will help everyone but hopefully it does.

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    in reply to: OITE #2438
    Cindy Thompson
    Participant

    Also a heads-up, the score reports are COMPLETELY different than any other year.

    in reply to: OITE #2437
    Cindy Thompson
    Participant

    Actually, if you click on the Access Exam Score Reports tab that is beside the 2019 information, it has the 2020 reports listed.

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