[Cusom28] MS-2 January Newsletter: WELCOME BACK!

Mon Jan 5 09:21:31 EST 2026

WELCOME BACK, Class of 2028!
It is a New Year and a New Block...a fresh beginning and chance to start again!

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.  Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." MLK, Jr.
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." MLK, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. HOLIDAY:  January 19, 2026

This monthly newsletter highlights key dates, programming, and upcoming opportunities to support your personal, professional, and academic success.
Please note yellow highlighted items require 100% mandatory attendance.
All Things Boards & More!

  *   300 total questions completed in TrueLearn/COMBANK for COMLEX Level 1 Qbank (mandatory for all MS-2 students):
DUE by Tuesday, January 6, 8:00 a.m., no minimum score required.

  *   Kaplan, Full-Length, Practice Board Exam  (mandatory for all MS-2 students)
Tuesday, January 6, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Levine 202
No minimum score required-do your best and use this to strategically focus your board prep.

  *   ABC's of Board Preparation (mandatory attendance for all MS-2 students)
Wednesday, January 14, 1:30-3:00 p.m., Levine 202
The CABS II Course Directors will provide an overview and roadmap of preparing for the COMLEX-USA Level 1 examination, including information on critical milestones and criteria to take the COMLEX.

  *   Board Review Program w/Dr. Shahir Rizk & Dr. Rania Rizk  (optional attendance for all MS-2 students; feel free to attend any or all sessions at no cost to you)
     *   Friday, January 30, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Levine 202
Pharmacology, Enzyme Kinetics, Neuropharmacology, Biostatistics

     *   Saturday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Levine 202
General Biochemistry, Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Carbohydrate/Lipid Metabolism & Disorders

     *   Saturday, January 31, 1:00-5:00 p.m., Levine 202
Nucleotide Metabolism & Disorders, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Genetic Disorders

     *   Sunday, February 1, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Levine 202
Hemoglobin & Porphyrias, Amino Acid Metabolism & Disorders, Urea Cycle, Vitamins & Deficiencies

Interprofessional Education (IPE) Event:  (mandatory for all MS-2 students)
SAVE THE DATE:  Tuesday, February 3
See email announcements from IPE for more details!

CUSOM ACE Opportunities:

Weekly Student Drop-In Sessions Hosted by Peer Learning Partners (optional attendance, students only) in ACE Center-Levine 106

  *   No need to sign up-just "drop by" on most Thursdays (see detailed schedule in ACE Blackboard for times each week)

Research Roundup:
Are you engaged in research?  These are wonderful opportunities to showcase your research alongside other students and residents.  Please make sure to always to get guidance from your faculty research mentor and notify CUSOM when you plan to present: Notification of Presentation<https://campbell.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXLu6df5gP08T6S>  or publish: Notification of Publication<https://campbell.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4OrH2Qbs99DMixg>.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!!!  DUE January 29 by 5:00 p.m.
Cape Fear Valley GME Research Symposium & Career Fair
Friday, March 13, 12-4 p.m., Cape Fear Valley Center for Medical Education & Neuroscience Institute
Use this form: CFV GME Research Symposium-Abstract Submission<https://capefeargme.wufoo.com/forms/saxyp1h0eyd37h/>.
Questions?  Contact Shawn Leming at sleming at capefearvalley.com<mailto:sleming at capefearvalley.com>

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!!!  DUE February 5 by 5:00 p.m.
16th Annual Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Research Symposium
Thursday, April 16 at Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune, NC
Use this form: 2026 CAMP LEJEUNE ARS Application.pdf<https://blackboard.campbell.edu/bbcswebdav/internal/courses/ORG-CUSOM-RESEARCH/announcements/_438482_1/2026%20CAMP%20LEJEUNE%20ARS%20Application.pdf> and then submit to dha.lejeune.camp-lejeune-nmc.mbx.nmccl-anr-symposium at health.mil<mailto:dha.lejeune.camp-lejeune-nmc.mbx.nmccl-anr-symposium at health.mil>.
Questions?  Submit to: dha.lejeune.camp-lejeune-nmc.mbx.nmccl-anr-symposium at health.mil<mailto:dha.lejeune.camp-lejeune-nmc.mbx.nmccl-anr-symposium at health.mil>

As always, we are here to support you in your journey to becoming a physician!

  *   Academic Support Services
     *   Drop in-sessions &/or one-on-one support with a Peer Learning Partner: CUSOM Academic Center of Excellence<https://blackboard.campbell.edu/ultra/organizations/_50899_1/outline>
     *   Academic advising appointments w/Director: hinkelman at campbell.edu<mailto:hinkelman at campbell.edu>
  *   Behavioral Health-free counseling services available by appointment
     *   CUSOMBH at campbell.edu<mailto:CUSOMBH at campbell.edu> or (910)893-7203
     *   Get connected with a Peer Navigator: CUSOMBH at campbell.edu<mailto:CUSOMBH at campbell.edu> or (910)893-7203
     *   mygroup.com or (800) 633-3353-free, confidential support 24/7 year-round
  *   Bursar's Office
     *   For information about tuition, payments, and other services: Bursar's Office | Support Services | Campbell University<https://www.campbell.edu/bursars-office/>
     *   Questions?  Contact the Bursar's Office | Bursar's Office | Campbell University<https://www.campbell.edu/bursars-office/contact-the-bursars-office/>
  *   Financial Aid
     *   For general information about financial aid:  Financial Aid | Campbell University<https://www.campbell.edu/financial-aid/>
     *   Questions?  Contact Mr. Ben Severin at cusomfinancialaid at campbell.edu<mailto:cusomfinancialaid at campbell.edu>
  *   Information Technology
     *   Submit an online support ticket Submit IT Help Request<https://campbelluniversity.samanage.com/incidents/new.portal>, email cusomhelpdesk at campbell.edu<mailto:cusomhelpdesk at campbell.edu>, call at (910)893-7911, or stop by the IT workroom (Levine 171)
  *   Medical Library
     *   For information about services & resources:  Campbell University Medical Library<https://lib.campbell.edu/medical-library/>
     *   Questions?  Contact @ medicallibrary at campbell.edu<mailto:medicallibrary at campbell.edu>
  *   Registrar
     *   Contact Lou Naylor @ naylor at campbell.edu<mailto:naylor at campbell.edu> for questions about academic records, transcripts, etc.
  *   Student Affairs
     *   Contact Debi Pipes @ dpipes at campbell.edu<mailto:dpipes at campbell.edu> for student issues
     *   Contact Faith Huston @ fhuston at campbell.edu<mailto:fhuston at campbell.edu> for student organizations

CUSOM Holistic Student Support Committee
Dr. Amy Hinkelman, (Chair)
Debi Pipes (Vice-Chair)
Dusty Barbour
Tracie Connor
Dr. Brianne Holmes
Tydal Jackson
Dr. Tiffany Lowe-Clayton
Jenny Patterson
Dr. James Powers
Ashley Valley
Julie Edelstein (MS-3 student representative)
Hakem Saeed (MS-2 student representative)
Cricinda Honeycutt (Staff Support)

Amy Hinkelman, PhD | she/her/hers
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Vice-Chair & Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Executive Director of Academic Support & Assessment
School of Osteopathic Medicine | Campbell University
Post Office Box 4280 | Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506
Levine 160| 910-814-5209 | medicine.campbell.edu
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