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. |
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Being academically proficient is important in graduate and medical school, but there are other skills that are just as important, and are not always considered. Soft Skills relate to “how we work,” and are also important to master. Soft skills can include interpersonal skills, communication skills, listening skills, time management, empathy, and many others. In order to be successful in school and beyond, the following soft skills should be considered: |
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Collaborate effectively with others.
In the classroom and clinical setting, there will be people with different experience levels and opinions. It’s important to be able to consider different viewpoints, but also to find ways to defend your opinion in a respectful way. In medicine, giving quality care to patients is vital, and it’s also important to realize that each member of the care team has something to offer. There will be colleagues you don’t necessarily get along with on a personal level, but it’s crucial to set aside those differences in order to give the patient the best care possible.
Understand your knowledge limitations.
In medicine, there is so much to know and remember, and it shows a level of maturity when you can acknowledge when you don’t know the answer. Seeking the help of a trusted colleague or faculty member helps you cultivate relationships and increases your knowledge in both the clinical and academic settings.
Don’t equate self-esteem with academic and career accomplishments.
There will be times when you don’t do as well on an exam or in the clinical setting, but those shortfalls shouldn’t be tied to your self-esteem. It’s important to remember that your personal worth isn’t dependent upon success and sometimes important lessons are learned when things don’t go as planned.
Establish effective communication lines.
In clinical settings, it’s especially important to ensure members of the care team as well as patients are able to understand what is being communicated to them. Sometimes it might be necessary to ask yourself if what is being conveyed is understood by the other party. At times, it might be helpful to ask the person you are speaking to if they have any questions. Effective communication can be key in providing a positive outcome for the patient.
Remember, soft skills can help you to not only become a better physician, but by learning such skills like empathy, effective communication, and collaboration, you can become a better person.
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LMSA Health Fair Volunteers Needed |
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Sign up today to bring health awareness and education to the Savannah Latino Community.
LMSA is hosting the First Annual Latino Health Fair on Sunday, March 21. You can be a part of this new tradition to educate the Savannah Latino community about their health and provide important resources. Make an impact on the community in just a few hours’ time. The event will be at Keller’s Flea Market, and there are 2-3 hour shifts available!
We are looking for volunteers for the areas listed below:
- Health Screenings (BP, Glucose, BMI)
- 2-Step CPR
- Teddy Bear Clinic
Spanish proficiency is not required. All volunteers will receive translations of important Spanish phrases so you can all practice your Spanish!!
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Apply today to become a speaker at Mercer's 1st Annual TEDx event!
This speaker application is open to ALL Mercer students, faculty, and alumni. Discuss your research, academic studies, or any topic that you're interested in. This event will be held in person on Friday, April 16 in Willingham Auditorium and will follow all COVID-19 guidelines set by the CDC and Mercer University. Contact TEDxMercer@gmail.com with any questions! Applications are due on March 12 by 11:59 pm.
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Savannah Class of 2024 Fundraiser |
DEADLINE EXTENDED
Check out a wide variety of fleece jackets and hoodies including North Face branded items.
Ordering is simple. Just follow the steps below to make your selections.
- Visit the MUSM Merchandise page and make your selections.
- Items can be purchased and paid for directly on the site.
- Purchases will be shipped directly to your home.
Orders must be placed by 11:59 pm on Monday, March 12.
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House for Rent - Northwoods Drive |
3BR/2Bath 1800 sq ft house located less than 10 minutes from Mercer Campus and Navicent in Ingleside Neighborhood. Fenced back yard with two car carport. Landscaping and trash included. $925/month for rental agreement opening April 1, 2021 to May 2022. Extension of rental is also available.
Please contact Addie Jones (PGY-3 OB/GYN) for via text or call for photos, virtual tour or to schedule in person if interested at 678-350-6948.
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Dedicated Calendar-Making:
A Panel
March 9 | 5:00 pm EST
Hear perspectives from five upperclassmen on how to best organize your resources and build a comprehensive study plan, which will help you to prepare for Step 1.
Meeting ID: 973 5057 1332
Passcode: STEP
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Students as Teachers
March 12 | 4:00 pm EST
Join us for Module 3: The Five Microskills where you will have the chance to employ the skills we've learned so far. This will be an active and informative session. Even if you don't have a topic you want to practice teaching for the purpose of receiving feedback, feel free to join and simply listen. These sessions are great for building confidence even for those who are not going into academic medicine. As future physicians, you'll be teachers of colleagues in other specialties, other health professionals and undoubtedly of patients.
Instructions for what to focus on in the readings are included here. You are also able to catch up on past sessions by watching our recordings.
If you have any questions or issues with accessing these documents, please contact Edwina Smith.
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AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum
March 25 | 1:00 pm-4:00 pm EST
The Careers in Medicine® program is piloting a virtual specialty forum to provide equitable access to specialty exposure, where medical students can view resources, chat with specialty representatives and AAMC staff, as well as attend live presentations with Q&A.
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Planning is underway for the Class of 2021 ceremonies and events. Click here for details.
Match Day
ALL CAMPUSES
Friday, March 19 | 11:00 am
Each campus will have its own ceremony.
Honors Ceremony
COLUMBUS
Friday, March 19 | Following Match
First Baptist Church
SAVANNAH
Thursday, March 25 | 2:00 pm
Campus Auditorium
MACON
Friday, March 26 | 2:00 pm
Campus Auditorium
Hooding Ceremony
ALL CAMPUSES
Friday, April 30 | 2:00 pm
Each campus will have its own ceremony.
Commencement Ceremony
ALL CAMPUSES
Saturday, May 8 | 2:00 pm
Hawkins Arena
University Center
Macon, GA
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School of Medicine Professor Dr. Bonzo Reddick Appointed ...
SAVANNAH - Mercer University School of Medicine faculty member Dr. Bonzo Reddick was among 14 members of the newly created Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) COVID-19 Health Equity Council announced Feb. 26. The group will help DPH...
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news.mercer.edu
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