Orientation Agenda -- Subject to Change
Friday, July 12th – Social Event: Pre-Orientation Meet and Greet
Come meet up with your future classmates and other medical students at one of our favorite places to throw down! We will dance, play games, and have some ferocious pong battles. Beverages will be provided.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: 1185 Lamont
Start Time: 9:00 pm
Notes: Carpooling or Cabs are recommended.
Saturday, July 13th – Social Event: Better Halves Potluck Picnic
We want to get to know the incoming class and their "better halves" (spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, kids, etc.) Please bring a dish to share. Plates, cups, and drinks will be provided. We look forward to meeting you!
Sponsored by the WFSM Better Halves Club
Location: 400 Leisure Lane (off both Knollwood and Queen Streets)
Start Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
*This is a couples-themed event.*
Social Event: Pre-Game Party
A few of your classmates from MS2017 have volunteered to host a pre-game tonight! Beverages will be provided.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Hosted by Maxx Caveney, Chris Bourean, Spencer Hawkins, and Robert Morgan
Location: 825 Watson Ave.
Start Time: 8:00pm
Social Event: Casual Bar Night
Meet up with your new classmates at one of Winston's most unique bars, where you can play an epic game of Jenga, make up your own rules on shuffleboard, or shame Amber Carrier on darts (no matter how bad you are, you will still definitely beat her). When you're done and hungry, feel free to walk across the street to Burke Street Pizza (http://www.burkestreetpizza.com/), a New York Style Pizzeria that's open on the weekends until 3am!
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: Old Winston Social Club
1131 Burke St.
http://www.oldwinstonsocialclub.com/
Meet up starting at 10:00pm
Notes: Carpooling or Cabs are recommended.
Sunday, July 14th – Social Event: CMDA Cookout
Sponsored by the WFSM Christian Medical and Dental Association
Location: Leinbach Park
3511 Sally Kirk Road
Start Time: 5:00pm
*This is an alcohol-free event.*
Monday, July 15th – School Event: Students arrive (8am-5pm)
Introductions, Honor Council, Finances, Computer Distribution, etc
Social Event: Meet and Greet
Sponsored by Wake Forest School of Medicine
Location: Millennium Center, Speakeasy Room, 101 W. 5th St.
Time: 6-7pm
Social Event: Official WFSM Class of 2017 Welcome Party
Welcome to med school! Come celebrate your first day as medical students at 1185 Lamont. Beverages will be provided.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: 1185 Lamont
Start Time: 9:00pm
Notes: Carpooling or Cabs are recommended.
Tuesday, July 16th – School Event: CCL Groups, Badges. (9am-3pm)
(Broken into three 1 ½ hour blocks)
Social Event: University's Introduction to Houses Event
Location: 5th Floor, Gray Bldg.
Time: TBD
Social Event: Better Halves Brunch
While you are in orientation, the Better Halves club would like to invite your better halves for brunch!
Sponsored by the WFSM Better Halves Club
Location: Panera Bread
2209 Cloverdale Ave.
http://www.panerabread.com/
Start Time: 10:30am
Social Event: Party With your House
Come get to know the members of your med school house and learning community! We have a different event for each house. Be sure to wear your house colors -- or we will find some for you. Beer and alcoholic beverages provided.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Yellow House: 1185 Lamont (Home of Nick Coman, Neal Miller, and Matt Rohlfing)
Blue House: 1039 Irving Street (Home of Eric Barnard and Michael McCormick)
Green House: 1325 Turkey Hill Rd (Home of Genni Kee)
Red House: 1818 Academy (Home of John Luttrell)
Start Time: 8:30pm
Social Event: Houses Regroup
Come regroup with the rest of the gang at Burke St. Pub. And maybe grab a slice of pizza next door.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: Burke St. Pub
1110 Burke St.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Burke-St-Pub/170692436286390?fref=ts
Start Time: 11pm
Wednesday, July 17th –School Event: Overview, Safety & Security, Counseling, Wellness, H+E Council, DEAC (830am-3pm)
Social Event: Small group dinners
Let some of your school housemates make you a home-cooked meal. You will receive instructions on where to go via email by Monday, July 15. Please be sure you filled out the Big/Little sib interest form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1viaANAZ-0ZCXlPgH_08F-5ynMYgqw_yYDXmedvgxf1s/viewform) so we can make sure to get you into just the right spot.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: Various (you will receive a follow-up email with details)
Start Time: 7:00pm
Social Event: Bar Outing
Let's regroup under the stars (weather permitting) at District's beautiful roof. And if Mother Nature doesn't want to cooperate, it just so happens to be "Whiskey Wednesday" inside.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: District Roof Top Bar and Grille
770 Liberty View Ct.
http://www.districtbarandgrille.com
Start Time: 10:00pm
Thursday, July 18th – School Event: HS&D Orientation, Lab Orientation (9am-12pm)
Student Scholarship Meeting (invitation only)(2pm-??)
Social Event: Better Halves BBQ
Ben and Cassie Cochran are hosting a family BBQ at their home. Please bring your better halves and kidschildren! Food will be provided.
Sponsored by the WFSM Better Halves Club
Location: The home of Ben and Cassie Cochran
1322 Drumcliff Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Start Time: 4:30pm
*This is a couples-themed event.*
Social Event: Trivia Night at Foothills
Come test your knowledge of the completely random against your new classmates and others from Winston-Salem. Sweet prizes await those who can answer such questions as who has won the most Oscars and who the first man in space was. Some snacks will be provided. Please make a reservation so we can get an accurate head count.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: Foothills Brewing - Mezzanine
638 West Fourth St.
http://www.foothillsbrewing.com
Start Time: Trivia begins at 9, be there at 8:30 for a good seat!
Reservation Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BzQJ_PHu8q-rEQDsHwrdXnE9SfLKSET4-bKMZpYjlEg/viewform
Friday, July 19th – School Event: Intro to Student Admissions, Services, House Mentoring, Professionalism (845am-11am)
Parent Session (1pm-2pm)
Social Event: Cookout and Field Day
We are grilling out at Miller Park! Come bring your friends, family, and pets out and enjoy burgers, hot dogs, soda, beer, and maybe a few homemade chocolate chip cookies. We'll be tossing around frisbees and kicking around some soccer balls. Any extra lawn games you want to bring out are welcome. There will be a piñata!
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016 and the Latino Medical Student Association.
Location: Miller Park
400 Leisure Lane (off both Knollwood and Queen Streets)
Start Time: 5:00 pm
*This is a family-friendly event.*
Social Event: Couple's Night
Please join us at 6th and Vine for a couples' night. This will be a great way to get to know each other a little bit better and to learn from the older classes, both students and partners. It's nice to get an idea of what med school is like! As there is a cook out earlier that evening you're welcome to come for dessert and drinks.
Sponsored by the WFSM Better Halves Club
Location: 6th and Vine
209 West 6th St.
http://www.6thandvine.com/
Start time: 8:00pm
*This is a couples-themed event.*
Social Event: Bar Outing
Come join the Class of 2016 at one of our favorite spots for friends, drinks, and a few wacky adventures. The Blackbird Julep is amazing.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: Tate's Craft Cocktails
279 West 4th St.
http://www.tatesbar.com/
Saturday, July 20th – School Event: White Coat Ceremony @ Wait Chapel and new student reception. (10 am)
Social Event: Student Wellness Open House
Come mingle with your classmates and other students while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Tanglewood Park! Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please sign up for this event here so we can make sure that we have plenty of food for everyone:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XIQ2EW4PhzNwJUz3ILoMDnTJlPP_8wVybKVwhLdbQgk/viewform
Sponsored by the Student Wellness Center
Location: The home of Drs. Ross and Jamie Ungerleider
431 Riverbend Drive
Advance, NC 27006
Directions: Coming West on I-40 from the medical center, take the Harper Road / Tanglewood exit (182). At the top of the exit ramp, turn Left at the light. The next light (about 200 yards up) is 158. Turn right at this light. You will pass Tanglewood Park on the Left and a strip shopping mall on the right. Continue on 158 and you will cross over the Yadkin River. Stay in the left lane because immediately after crossing the river, the gated entrance to Bermuda Run is on the Left. Let the gate attendant know that you are attending an event at Ross and Jamie Ungerleider’s home. The event will be held poolside.
Time: 5:00-7:30pm
Contact: Genni Kee ([email protected]) or Nicole Stephens ([email protected])
*This is a family-friendly event.*
Social Event: Bar Outing
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: TBD
Start time: TBD
Sunday, July 21st – Social Event: Winston-Salem Dash Baseball Game
Come join us as we cheer on the local baseball team! As a bonus, you'll have a chance to put your classmates up to the ridiculous mid-inning stunts on the field. Tickets will be $10. A Sign-up page and ticket purchase opportunities will follow.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: BB&T Field
951 Ballpark Way
http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t580
Time: Game starts at 5pm
*This is a family-friendly event.*
NOTE: You MUST Sign up for this event to reserve a ticket!
Sign-up page to follow
Tuesday, July 23th – Social Event: Dessert Social
Sponsored by the WFSM Better Halves Club
Location: The home of Cassie Sewald and Aaron Winkler
Address Pending
Start Time: 7:00pm
Come meet up with your future classmates and other medical students at one of our favorite places to throw down! We will dance, play games, and have some ferocious pong battles. Beverages will be provided.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: 1185 Lamont
Start Time: 9:00 pm
Notes: Carpooling or Cabs are recommended.
Saturday, July 13th – Social Event: Better Halves Potluck Picnic
We want to get to know the incoming class and their "better halves" (spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, kids, etc.) Please bring a dish to share. Plates, cups, and drinks will be provided. We look forward to meeting you!
Sponsored by the WFSM Better Halves Club
Location: 400 Leisure Lane (off both Knollwood and Queen Streets)
Start Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
*This is a couples-themed event.*
Social Event: Pre-Game Party
A few of your classmates from MS2017 have volunteered to host a pre-game tonight! Beverages will be provided.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Hosted by Maxx Caveney, Chris Bourean, Spencer Hawkins, and Robert Morgan
Location: 825 Watson Ave.
Start Time: 8:00pm
Social Event: Casual Bar Night
Meet up with your new classmates at one of Winston's most unique bars, where you can play an epic game of Jenga, make up your own rules on shuffleboard, or shame Amber Carrier on darts (no matter how bad you are, you will still definitely beat her). When you're done and hungry, feel free to walk across the street to Burke Street Pizza (http://www.burkestreetpizza.com/), a New York Style Pizzeria that's open on the weekends until 3am!
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: Old Winston Social Club
1131 Burke St.
http://www.oldwinstonsocialclub.com/
Meet up starting at 10:00pm
Notes: Carpooling or Cabs are recommended.
Sunday, July 14th – Social Event: CMDA Cookout
Sponsored by the WFSM Christian Medical and Dental Association
Location: Leinbach Park
3511 Sally Kirk Road
Start Time: 5:00pm
*This is an alcohol-free event.*
Monday, July 15th – School Event: Students arrive (8am-5pm)
Introductions, Honor Council, Finances, Computer Distribution, etc
Social Event: Meet and Greet
Sponsored by Wake Forest School of Medicine
Location: Millennium Center, Speakeasy Room, 101 W. 5th St.
Time: 6-7pm
Social Event: Official WFSM Class of 2017 Welcome Party
Welcome to med school! Come celebrate your first day as medical students at 1185 Lamont. Beverages will be provided.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: 1185 Lamont
Start Time: 9:00pm
Notes: Carpooling or Cabs are recommended.
Tuesday, July 16th – School Event: CCL Groups, Badges. (9am-3pm)
(Broken into three 1 ½ hour blocks)
Social Event: University's Introduction to Houses Event
Location: 5th Floor, Gray Bldg.
Time: TBD
Social Event: Better Halves Brunch
While you are in orientation, the Better Halves club would like to invite your better halves for brunch!
Sponsored by the WFSM Better Halves Club
Location: Panera Bread
2209 Cloverdale Ave.
http://www.panerabread.com/
Start Time: 10:30am
Social Event: Party With your House
Come get to know the members of your med school house and learning community! We have a different event for each house. Be sure to wear your house colors -- or we will find some for you. Beer and alcoholic beverages provided.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Yellow House: 1185 Lamont (Home of Nick Coman, Neal Miller, and Matt Rohlfing)
Blue House: 1039 Irving Street (Home of Eric Barnard and Michael McCormick)
Green House: 1325 Turkey Hill Rd (Home of Genni Kee)
Red House: 1818 Academy (Home of John Luttrell)
Start Time: 8:30pm
Social Event: Houses Regroup
Come regroup with the rest of the gang at Burke St. Pub. And maybe grab a slice of pizza next door.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: Burke St. Pub
1110 Burke St.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Burke-St-Pub/170692436286390?fref=ts
Start Time: 11pm
Wednesday, July 17th –School Event: Overview, Safety & Security, Counseling, Wellness, H+E Council, DEAC (830am-3pm)
Social Event: Small group dinners
Let some of your school housemates make you a home-cooked meal. You will receive instructions on where to go via email by Monday, July 15. Please be sure you filled out the Big/Little sib interest form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1viaANAZ-0ZCXlPgH_08F-5ynMYgqw_yYDXmedvgxf1s/viewform) so we can make sure to get you into just the right spot.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: Various (you will receive a follow-up email with details)
Start Time: 7:00pm
Social Event: Bar Outing
Let's regroup under the stars (weather permitting) at District's beautiful roof. And if Mother Nature doesn't want to cooperate, it just so happens to be "Whiskey Wednesday" inside.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: District Roof Top Bar and Grille
770 Liberty View Ct.
http://www.districtbarandgrille.com
Start Time: 10:00pm
Thursday, July 18th – School Event: HS&D Orientation, Lab Orientation (9am-12pm)
Student Scholarship Meeting (invitation only)(2pm-??)
Social Event: Better Halves BBQ
Ben and Cassie Cochran are hosting a family BBQ at their home. Please bring your better halves and kidschildren! Food will be provided.
Sponsored by the WFSM Better Halves Club
Location: The home of Ben and Cassie Cochran
1322 Drumcliff Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Start Time: 4:30pm
*This is a couples-themed event.*
Social Event: Trivia Night at Foothills
Come test your knowledge of the completely random against your new classmates and others from Winston-Salem. Sweet prizes await those who can answer such questions as who has won the most Oscars and who the first man in space was. Some snacks will be provided. Please make a reservation so we can get an accurate head count.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: Foothills Brewing - Mezzanine
638 West Fourth St.
http://www.foothillsbrewing.com
Start Time: Trivia begins at 9, be there at 8:30 for a good seat!
Reservation Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BzQJ_PHu8q-rEQDsHwrdXnE9SfLKSET4-bKMZpYjlEg/viewform
Friday, July 19th – School Event: Intro to Student Admissions, Services, House Mentoring, Professionalism (845am-11am)
Parent Session (1pm-2pm)
Social Event: Cookout and Field Day
We are grilling out at Miller Park! Come bring your friends, family, and pets out and enjoy burgers, hot dogs, soda, beer, and maybe a few homemade chocolate chip cookies. We'll be tossing around frisbees and kicking around some soccer balls. Any extra lawn games you want to bring out are welcome. There will be a piñata!
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016 and the Latino Medical Student Association.
Location: Miller Park
400 Leisure Lane (off both Knollwood and Queen Streets)
Start Time: 5:00 pm
*This is a family-friendly event.*
Social Event: Couple's Night
Please join us at 6th and Vine for a couples' night. This will be a great way to get to know each other a little bit better and to learn from the older classes, both students and partners. It's nice to get an idea of what med school is like! As there is a cook out earlier that evening you're welcome to come for dessert and drinks.
Sponsored by the WFSM Better Halves Club
Location: 6th and Vine
209 West 6th St.
http://www.6thandvine.com/
Start time: 8:00pm
*This is a couples-themed event.*
Social Event: Bar Outing
Come join the Class of 2016 at one of our favorite spots for friends, drinks, and a few wacky adventures. The Blackbird Julep is amazing.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: Tate's Craft Cocktails
279 West 4th St.
http://www.tatesbar.com/
Saturday, July 20th – School Event: White Coat Ceremony @ Wait Chapel and new student reception. (10 am)
Social Event: Student Wellness Open House
Come mingle with your classmates and other students while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Tanglewood Park! Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please sign up for this event here so we can make sure that we have plenty of food for everyone:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XIQ2EW4PhzNwJUz3ILoMDnTJlPP_8wVybKVwhLdbQgk/viewform
Sponsored by the Student Wellness Center
Location: The home of Drs. Ross and Jamie Ungerleider
431 Riverbend Drive
Advance, NC 27006
Directions: Coming West on I-40 from the medical center, take the Harper Road / Tanglewood exit (182). At the top of the exit ramp, turn Left at the light. The next light (about 200 yards up) is 158. Turn right at this light. You will pass Tanglewood Park on the Left and a strip shopping mall on the right. Continue on 158 and you will cross over the Yadkin River. Stay in the left lane because immediately after crossing the river, the gated entrance to Bermuda Run is on the Left. Let the gate attendant know that you are attending an event at Ross and Jamie Ungerleider’s home. The event will be held poolside.
Time: 5:00-7:30pm
Contact: Genni Kee ([email protected]) or Nicole Stephens ([email protected])
*This is a family-friendly event.*
Social Event: Bar Outing
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: TBD
Start time: TBD
Sunday, July 21st – Social Event: Winston-Salem Dash Baseball Game
Come join us as we cheer on the local baseball team! As a bonus, you'll have a chance to put your classmates up to the ridiculous mid-inning stunts on the field. Tickets will be $10. A Sign-up page and ticket purchase opportunities will follow.
Sponsored by the WFSM Class of 2016
Location: BB&T Field
951 Ballpark Way
http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t580
Time: Game starts at 5pm
*This is a family-friendly event.*
NOTE: You MUST Sign up for this event to reserve a ticket!
Sign-up page to follow
Tuesday, July 23th – Social Event: Dessert Social
Sponsored by the WFSM Better Halves Club
Location: The home of Cassie Sewald and Aaron Winkler
Address Pending
Start Time: 7:00pm