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Dr. Suj Review

Dr Suj will be setting up a sample spotter tomorrow starting at about 11:30. All are invited. Its not a full spotter but there will be specimens and questions etc

Kadz

Meeting with Principal, Dean, Campus Registrar...April 28, 2011 @ 6.30 pm

Colleagues,

The Principal, Campus Registrar and Dean of the Faculty wishes to meet with the class TOMORROW Thursday April 28,2011 to discuss "Issues concerning the Class." You are all asked to be in attendance. The meeting must be had before the examination period.

The Dean's Office apologises for the short notice.

The meeting will be in the Physiology Lecture Theatre at 6.30 p.m. Spread the word. Your support, if you wish to give it, (all pun intended) is needed for ALL your classmates.

Regards,
Rani Sittol
President,
MBBS/DDS Class of 2015

Lectures

So in light of the fact that I am receiving complaints of people not being able to find lectures easily I am creating a link to each folder to what was made available to us. If you cant find a lecture at this point I would suggest either consulting the SCOME CD or checking on OURVLE. Happy Studying and Good Luck to us all.

Kadeem

Cell Bio>> CellB
Health Care Concepts>>HealthCare
IMP>>IMP
Respiratory>>>Resp
Cardiovascular>>>Cardio


(Neuro is on OURVLE) so is Haem phys and resp phys(I assume) the microb demos are also now up.

Necessary Clarification

Good night Rani,

I am writing to you, President of the Class of 2015, because I have been made aware of the fact that several of your classmates are upset re the message that I sent to my class.

I would like to clear certain things up to ensure that relations between your class (2015) and mine (2014) are kept at a respectable and amicable level.

Firstly, the message was sent only to my class; we were not seeking to start any unnecessary drama. It appears that a member of my class copied the message and forwarded it 2k12 and 2k13 who then sent it to your class. The purpose of the message was not to inform the other classes within the Faculty, which sadly took place beyond our control.

Secondly, as stated clearly in my message, what was relayed to my classmates was conveyed to me by Mr. Solomon. We understand that the entire letter was not about Mr. Solomon but it included things about him. It affected us through the cancellation of our spotter and as such impacted us, hence why it was discussed.

Thirdly, my class does NOT have a problem with your class. We have a problem with the individual (s) who reports lecturers without following protocol, especially when it ends up affecting our learning process as it is currently doing (cancellation of the histology review spotter).

Fourthly, we do have a problem with certain things that were said re Mr. Solomon in the letter to the authorities and as such the class will express its rights to defend him where deemed fit.

I trust that this message will serve to clear the air and stop further misunderstandings on the issue. It was never my intention to upset your class or open the doorway for threats to be hurled toward yourself and your classmates; that resulted from others getting carried away and straying from proper conduct.

P.S. - Several of your classmates have indicated to me that they are writing letters in Mr. Solomon's defence. My class is grateful for that level of support.

Regards,
Steven Hamilton

Dr. Suj Review

The review session scheduled for Dr. Suj's tutorial group has been cancelled until further notice. She apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

Kadeem

RE: Anonymous Letter

MBBS/DDS Class of 2015

University of the West Indies, Mona

Kingston 7

Jamaica, W.I.

April 22, 2011

My fellow colleagues,

On the threshold of the examination period, I was informed about an anonymous letter sent to the Principal, and Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI. The letter raised many concerns of confidential nature.

I was ably informed by the President of the Jamaica Medical Students’ Association (JAMSA) that the Dean acknowledges receipt of the letter and that whatsoever decisions to be made, will be made.

I am indeed appalled that a letter of complaint would be sent again, without first using the Executive that the class elected. We feel as though we are not trusted, and failing in our responsibilities to serve you. Concerns like these, should be properly filed, with optimal grammar and respect for Administration, and going through the routes provided for you.

With this in mind, I write to the member of the Class of 2015 who wrote the letter, to set up an anonymous email (since that is your preferred choice of modus operandi) and email me: ranisittol@gmail.com. If you do, I will even avail my phone number. Let us discuss your concerns in an open, more mature forum.

I also write to the members of the Class of 2015, and encourage and implore you to move through the routes provided, that is the powers that be: your Class Executive, Departmental heads, Stage Co-ordinator, Programme Co-ordinator, then Dean.

I write to my colleagues in our senior classes and I understand your frustration, especially with the Class of 2015. I must apologize that our actions have affected your preparation for your examinations. I do not however appreciate threatening calls made to members of my Class, or my Class Executive. I do not expect that medical professionals would behave in this manner.

I do hope that you all understand the burden that I and the members of the Executive now bear, in handling this issue. I must say that I am not supportive of anonymous threatening calls to members of my Executive.

I also use this medium to say that no letter, and none of the complaints expressed were discussed with me. None of the issues raised were pointed out in any way, formal or informal to me. I say this to say that the Executive of the Class of 2015 was not approached, and as such could not have given ‘permission’ for these actions to have been taken.

This issue must be resolved as soon as possible, and the anonymous letters, calls and texts of threats must stop.

Rani Sittol,

President,

MBBS/DDS Class of 2015

Lime Cay Lyme

The class will be going to Lime Cay on Thursday May 12, 2011. The cost is $800 without food $1200 with food. To confirm attendance please email your name and number to 2k15lastlyme@gmail.com

If a bus ride is  needed the bus will depart UWI at 9 else the boat leaves at 10. We will leave the beach at 5pm and the bus leaves at 5:30pm. You are free to leave before that but that would be on the condition you  can find your own way back.

Exam Change: Denied & IMP Forms

Please note that the date for the practical examination in the course MSDC1205 Respiratory System was NOT changed.



The examination date and time remain as originally scheduled for Friday, May 6, 2011 and MSDC1206 Neuroscience for Wednesday, May 11,2011.



The decision to keep the date as originally scheduled is due to a lack of consensus among class members.





Kind regards

Georgia Anderson

Assistant Registrar

Examinations Section

georgia.chambers@uwimona.edu.jm

935-8272

To: All Members of Class of 2015 Form: Mrs Althea Bailey, Coordinator- IMP Date: April 19,2011 Re: Submission of assessment forms ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear All, Kindly submit you assessment sheet to respective lecturers tomorrow Wednesday April 20, 2011, please be reminded that this assessment contributes to your final grade. Also in case you don't get to hand in your assessment to the lecturer, you can drop off at Community Health and Psychiatry Department (on campus) no later than Thursday April 28, 2011; ask for Miss Henry. Thank you. Sharol A Henry ,CPS/CAP Department of Community Health and Psychiatry University Of West Indies Mona Email-sharol986@yahoo.com, sharol.henry@uwimona.edu.jm. Tel- 970-6626, Fax- 977-6346

Pay Attention

FOR ALL THOSE THAT HAVENT DONE THE QUESTIONNAIRE YET PLEASE DO SO IMMEDIATELY!!!

and in other news

Hi, everyone Inca Brady here. Yups my first email to the group. :)

The first order of business will be getting the new board finalized. We had some nominations, but didn't get a chance to vote on them. So here's the list

VP internal- Monique Kildare

Secretary- Daniella Malcom/ Gabrielle

Treasurer- Daniella Malcom / Florelle

PRO 2k15- Gabriella/ Krisahana.

Some persons have opted to retain their place on their board which I am totally fine with as they did a good job this year

PRO 2k14- Jadine Knight

VP external- Venecia Cruickshank

Fundraiser- Ornella Green

So those who have been nominated please get back to me by Thursday April 21 stating whether or not you accept or decline the nomination. We need to get the ball rolling as we prepare ourselves for the upcoming school year.Looking forward to your responses and to working with the new board.

Inca Brady

National Officer on Human Rights and Peace

--
Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace
Jamaica Medical Students' Association

ATTENTION ALL:

For the many persons dedicated to the Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH), there will be a very brief gathering on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 12:15 pm in the PCLT. Please come out in your numbers to select your new secretary, treasurer, and PRO for the upcoming school year.

For the few persons not yet dedicated to SCOPH, do not be too disheartened - you will get a second chance to become awesome this September. Take a word from the wise and join the movement. Big things are in the making. Don't be left behind.

Jhoelle Beckford
President (2011-2012)
Standing Committee on Public Health

Still want to sign???

If you still want to make a decision re: the date in the exam (Neuro vs Respi Spotter) you can email your decision to Sarah Tibby @ sweetstet@hotmail.com.
(If you have not as yet signed!)

Happy Haemorespineurocardiocell, (<----yeah...i stole that...i didnt make it up)
Prezi

Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine: Self Study

Dear colleague,

The MB BS Programme, Faculty of Medical Sciences is due an accreditation visit by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) in 2012. The previous one was done in 2006.

In preparation for this process the faculty must complete a self-study. The student self-study (this questionnaire) is the contribution of the students and must be done independently of the faculty. It seeks to collect and review data about the medical school and its educational programmes, identify institutional strengths and issues requiring action, and define strategies to ensure that the strengths are maintained and any problems addressed.

Please complete the entire questionnaire as honestly as possible. Answering all the questions is important to our evaluation.

Kindly click the link below to access the student self study (questionnaire):

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/496233/CAAM-Survey-2011-UWI-Mona-Pre-Clinical-Medical-Students

Thanks for your cooperation and time

Regards,

Taniefa Beharie

Incoming President (2011 - 2012)

Jamaica Medical Student Association

Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine: Self Study

Dear colleague,

The MB BS Programme, Faculty of Medical Sciences is due an accreditation visit by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) in 2012. The previous one was done in 2006.

In preparation for this process the faculty must complete a self-study. The student self-study (this questionnaire) is the contribution of the students and must be done independently of the faculty. It seeks to collect and review data about the medical school and its educational programmes, identify institutional strengths and issues requiring action, and define strategies to ensure that the strengths are maintained and any problems addressed.

Please complete the entire questionnaire as honestly as possible. Answering all the questions is important to our evaluation.

Kindly click the link below to access the student self study (questionnaire):

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/496233/CAAM-Survey-2011-UWI-Mona-Pre-Clinical-Medical-Students

Thanks for your cooperation and time

Regards,

Taniefa Beharie

Incoming President (2011 - 2012)

Jamaica Medical Student Association

NOTICES

REVISED

CLASS OF 2015

RESPIRATION: PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY CLASSES

        GROUP A:  ADDERLEY -  DEWAR                               GROUP B:  DIAZ  -  KNIGHT

       

        A1:     Adderley – Bertrand                                                 B1:     Diaz - Ghany

        A2:     Binns – Chang                                                            B2:    Golding - Hitlal

        A3:     Charles – Dewar                                                        B3:     Holder - Knight         

        GROUP C:  KONG – RAWLE                                          GROUP D:  REID  -  WYNTER

       

        C1:     Kong – McDonald                                                     D1:     Reid - Simms

        C2:     McFarlane – Myrie                                                    D2:     Simpson - Todd

        C3:     Nelson – Rawle                                                           D3:     Tome - Wynter

 

          EXPERIMENTS

          1.       Spirometry and helium dilution technique

            Prof. Reid, Dr. Owu, Mrs. Wint-Watson

          2.       Analysis of expired and alveolar air; dead space

            Prof. Parshad, Dr. Nwokocha, Mr. Bowers

          3.       Vitalograph and Wright’s Peak Flow Meter

                         Dr. Mills, Dr. Thaxter-Nesbeth, Ms. McCalla, Mrs. Webber-Waugh

           

	APRIL 14, 2011 – GROUP B				APRIL 15, 2011 – GROUP C
	10 AM–11 AM		11 AM–12 NOON	12 NOON–1 PM	10 AM–11 AM		11 AM–12 NOON	12 NOON–1 PM
EXPT. 1	B1		B2	B3	C1		C2	C3
EXPT. 2	B2		B3	B1	C2		C3	C1
EXPT. 3	B3		B1	B2	C3		C1	C2
	APRIL 19, 2011 – GROUP A				APRIL 20, 2011 – GROUP D
	2 PM – 3 PM	3 PM – 4 PM		4 PM –5 PM	10 AM–11 AM	11 AM–12 NOON		12 NOON–1 PM
EXPT. 1	A1	A2		A3	D1	D2		D3
EXPT. 2	A2	A3		A1	D2	D3		D1
EXPT. 3	A3	A1		A2	D3	D1		D2

CLASS OF 2015

  ·    INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH IN    HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

MR. CAMPBELL

                                                                   

        MAKE UP LECTURE

     MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011           

      8:00 AM 

      PHYSIOLOGY LECTURE THEATRE

NOTICE

CLASS OF 2015

MDSC1202 (MP100)

Dr. Venugopal

NEW VENUE

MICROBIOLOGY SEMINAR ROOM

Group 4

Will all students in Learning Community 4 please see me at 12:00 on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in the Physiology Office for a brief discussion.

Dr. Young

Notices

CLASS OF 2015

·    VIRAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS

DR. JACKSON

                                                                   

         MAKE UP LECTURE

     TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011         

     2:00 PM 

     PHYSIOLOGY LECTURE THEATRE

CLASS OF 2015

REVIEW SESSIONS FOR RESPIRATION

PROF. REID

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

8:00 AM  -  10:00 AM

LEARNING COMMUNITIES:  1 – 12

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011

8:00 AM  -  10:00 AM

LEARNING COMMUNITIES:  13 - 24

Room for Rent Apply Within

Hey guys,
just wanted to announce that I am looking for a roommate for the period of about 1 month-may1st-30th.
I live in Karachi just off mona road in a 2 bed room, 1 and a half bathroom house- master bedroom is up for rent- has AC (FULLY FURNISHED)
Rent- affordable
Kitchen, dinning room, living room- fully furnished- new appliances- SPACIOUS!
Flow connection established
Landlady- GREAT!
There is a possibility that the whole apartment may be up for grabs by May 1st!!!

Criteria for roommate:
-CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!- I aint even playing with this!
-Has headphones- if you know what I mean!
-responsible with finances!
-MATURE

I can be contacted at 471-4939 or this email addy for further details. I wont be in the island from the 10th-25th but I can send you pictures of the place.

--
Hecca Y. Cox
University of the West Indies, Mona Campus
Faculty of Medical Sciences
MBBS Class of 2012