This Week at MUSM

Juneteenth

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. This event took place two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which established that all enslaved people in the Confederate states “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” Today, Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African-American holiday. On June 17, 2021 it officially became a federal holiday.

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth

MUSM's AΩA Chapter Donates to Local Clinics

The School of Medicine’s Alpha Omega Alpha Georgia Delta Chapter (AOA) made monetary donations to three local clinics in Columbus, Macon, and Savannah. The donations were presented to the following organizations: Macon Volunteer Clinic, JC Lewis Clinic in Savannah, and MercyMed of Columbus.

MUSM dedicates Savannah campus simulation labs in memory of Dr. David Byck

SAVANNAH - Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) on June 3 dedicated its three Savannah campus simulation labs in memory of Savannah native and longtime MUSM and Memorial Health University Medical Center faculty member David B. Byck, M.D.

Mercer-trained doctor performs heart procedure on one of nation's smallest infants

A MUSM alumnus has repaired a problematic heart defect in one of the nation's smallest infants. Dr. Allen Ligon, a cardiologist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, successfully closed a heart vessel opening known as patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), on the 1-pound, 1-ounce infant in April.

Let's Talk Maternal Health

June 23 - 24 | Presidents Dining Room | Macon Campus

Join the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center for a two-day symposium designed to advance the dialogue on initiatives that are currently improving maternal health outcomes in Georgia. Learn more about the event.

Pronouns for Pride Month

Ansley Booker, Ph.D., Director, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Mercer University, held a virtual presentation over the dos and don'ts of workplace and classroom etiquette when it comes to using pronouns. If you were unable to attend or missed the event, you can watch a recording of the event below.

Zoom Link

Passcode: PrideMonth2022!

Scrubs Camp in Columbus

Last week our Columbus campus wrapped up the first session of this year's Scrubs Camp where high school students from across the state participated in hands-on activities such as a mock PBL session and simulations. Thanks our MUSM ambassadors and the following faculty and staff who assisted campers durning the week: LaQuanta Hamilton, Debby Harman, Dr. Ashley Horner, Dr. Katey Hughes, Dr. Peter Huwe, Kenya Jones, Dr. Lauren King, Dr. Emily McMackin, and Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes.

The camp was held in partnership with the Hughston Foundation, Three Rivers AHEC, Columbus Technical College and Columbus State University. The next Scrubs Camp session will take place in July.

Research Opportunity

A recent MUSM grad, Andrew Hearn, MD is working on a wellness systematic review project and is looking for students to assist in his research. The study focuses on the effectiveness of wellness interventions for medical students, residents, and fellows. Currently, they are looking for help extracting the data from related studies for analysis. Students will be properly trained in extraction techniques and listed as an author, provided they meet the minimum authorship requirements. If interested, contact Dr. Hearn.

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