This Week @ MUSM is the official student newsletter of Mercer University School of Medicine designed to keep students up to date on key information and events.
Dear Students,

I am delighted to announce that the LCME has awarded MUSM full accreditation. This would not have been possible without each of you. Congratulations on the outstanding work you have done to accomplish this status. We have come a long way together.

Special thanks to Dr. Susan Cline, the team that lead this effort and our students. Dr. Cline has emphasized, and I agree fully, that it took each of us working together to accomplish this amazing outcome. Let us continue this without interruption.
 
I am very proud of you. 
Jean R. Sumner, MD, FACP                                            
L.E.A.D.S. Scholars Application
The Learn, Educate, Advocate, Develop, and Serve program (L.E.A.D.S.) is led by the Medical Association of Georgia’s Medical Student Section (MAG-MSS) and is designed to help medical students across the state of Georgia increase their understanding of organized medicine. To join the program, you must be a member of MAG-MSS and complete a short application to the L.E.A.D.S. Scholars program.
American Medicine: Call for Cover Art Submissions
Academic Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal of the AAMC, is seeking original artwork related to an academic medicine experience for its popular cover art feature. The journal’s new cover design prominently features original artwork, and artists will have an opportunity to submit their work for consideration by an expert panel of reviewers. Submissions will be accepted through July 30.
Volunteers Needed for Farmers Market in Eatonton
Volunteer at the Harmony Park Farmers Market to provide health screenings. Volunteer shifts are Saturday morning from 7:45am until 12pm on:
  • July 31 one spot left
  • August 14 new date added
  • August 28
  • September 25

See the planned activities on the sign up form below. Contact Katherine Lybarger for more information.
The National Vaccine Month of Action continues through July 4. The goal is to increase COVID vaccinations in areas hit hardest by the virus. There are many volunteer opportunities, including online events.
Pride Month: AAFP Updates LGBTQ Health Toolkit
In recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the AAFP has revised its LGBTQ Health Toolkit webpage to offer links to more than 20 journal articles, blogs, policies and educational resources. Michael Monroe at the Academy's Division of Research, Science, and Health of the Public, said LGBTQ+ and other gender and sexual minority patients have significant disparities in health outcomes and family physicians can use the evidence-based resources to address them.
NGMC Psych Residency Virtual Intro Sessions
July 12 | 4 - 6 pm
July 19 | 11 am - 1 pm
August 11 | 2 - 4 pm
August 18 | 3 - 5 pm
Drop in and meet the new psychiatry residency team at Northeast Georgia Medical Center!
Inaugural BCMS Virtual VIP Book Club
August 11 | 6 - 7:30 pm
The Bibb County Medical Society is starting a book club for all its members! The first meeting will discuss Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gawande, MD. Dr. Gawande, a surgery resident at the time of writing this book, describes actual cases, sharing the intuition that leads to correct diagnoses as well as errors that occur despite good and accurate information. Contact bibbphysicians@gmail.com by July 15 to sign up.
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