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.

White Coat Ceremony Congratulations to the MD Class of 2025, who received their white coats and recited the Hippocratic Oath along with MUSM faculty during a special ceremony on Saturday. The full photo gallery will be available in next week's newsletter.

MUSM announces 2021 Nathan Deal Scholars MACON/SAVANNAH/COLUMBUS - Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) recently announced 15 new Nathan Deal Scholars for the 2021-2022 academic year. Scholars are selected based on their strong ties to rural Georgia, character, leadership... Read more den.mercer.edu

MFT Program announces 2021 HT Anderson Scholars MACON/ATLANTA - Mercer University School of Medicine's Master of Family Therapy (MFT) program recently announced the recipients of the H.T. Anderson Scholarship. The MFT program aims to transform MFT students into competent, compassionate and... Read more den.mercer.edu

MUSM at the Georgia National Fair October 7 - 17 | 9:30 am - 10 pm Experience the fun of the fair while sharing the importance of our mission with Georgians coming from all over our great state! Student volunteers will give blood pressure checks, with special days for teddy bear clinics. All volunteers will get a free t-shirt and free entry to the fair. Sign up today to specify your t-shirt size!

Sign up now

Community Medicine Research Opportunity Work on a research project run by Krista Mincey, DrPH: "Understanding What Influences Health Behaviors Among Black Male Graduate Students" Objectives are to understand: What influences the health behavior of Black male graduate students How masculinity impacts the health of Black male graduate students The level of influence they have on the health behaviors of those around them (i.e. family, friends, partner, kids) This research will use in-depth interviews to gather information on the points listed. How students can get involved: Students can assist with data collection and analysis. You do not have to be on the Macon campus to participate. Students who make a significant contribution to the research will be listed as an author on any presentations and publications that come from this work. If you are interested in this opportunity, email Dr. Mincey with the subject line “INTERESTED IN RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY” National Hispanic Health Foundation Scholarship The National Hispanic Health Foundation’s (NHHF) Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship application is open now through September 24. Learn more Family Medicine Essay Contest The Center for the History of Family Medicine at the AAFP Foundation is sponsoring its first-ever essay contest for medical students and residents. Along with a $1,000 award, the first-place winner will be featured in a video at the 2022 AAFP National Conference. The second-place winner will receive a $500 award. Submission deadline: November 1. Learn more

MUSM Research Seminar Series September 14 | 1 pm EST Join Jacqueline McGinty, PhD, director of the Medical University of South Carolina Brain Research Institute, as she presents her latest findings from her lab regarding the neuroscience of drug-seeking behaviors. The series presents cutting-edge research conducted both internal and external to MUSM. Contact Dr. Bryant Smalley, Associate Dean for Research, with any questions. Zoom link ACP Women in Medicine Webinar September 14 | 3 pm EST In a webinar open to ACP members, Susan Hingle, MD, MACP, FRCP, FAMWA, explores the impact of gender inequity in medicine, the importance of inclusion and gender equity, and strategies for recognizing and addressing gender inequalities in medicine.  Register

MD Class of 2024 Fundraiser The MD Class of 2024 Student Council in Savannah is selling MUSM merch to raise funds for their events and activities. Their custom online shop is open through September 14. LAST CHANCE Shop now

NRMP 2022 Main Residency Match Registration September 15 | 12 pm ET Registration opens soon for the 2022 Main Residency Match conducted by the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). NRMP is a separate organization and thus requires a separate registration by applicants. Students who intend to participate in the Main Residency Match should view the resources at nrmp.org for registration, eligibility, and participation information. Beaumont Health (Royal Oak, MI) EM Meet and Greet Sep 15 | 7 pm EST Register UAB Pediatrics Virtual Sessions September 16 | 6 pm CT Open House September 21 | 6 pm CT Diversity Equity and Inclusion Info Session September 23 | 6 pm CT Diversity Equity and Inclusion Info Session Brookwood Baptist Health Virtual Recruiting Sessions September 16 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm September 23 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm Zoom link UCLA-Olive View Psych Virtual Info Session and Meet & Greet Sept 18 | 11 am - 12:30 pm PT Register Redmond Regional Medical Center Virtual Open House September 22 | 6 - 7 pm Zoom Meeting ID: 856 6455 9497 Passcode: 219081

This Week@MUSM is the official student newsletter of the Mercer University School of Medicine. Visit our website to learn more or view past issues.

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌