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.
Telehealth Learning Center at MU Health Fair
The Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center and Global Partnership for Telehealth's Telehealth Learning Center will be on-site during the MU Health Fair taking place this Tuesday, April 6 from 11 am - 2 pm in Macon. Be sure to stop by and learn about the different modalities and tools used to deliver health care services via information and communication technologies.
New Access to NAVEX Global EthicsPoint Reporting System
Mercer University has partnered with NAVEX Global/EthicsPoint to provide a confidential reporting line that allows the submission of a report of a violation of the Learning Environment and Student Mistreatment Policy. 

Members of the Mercer Community can report an incident by clicking Make a Report on the EthicsPoint page or by dialing toll-free 844-743-1234. The full policy and reporting guidelines are available in the Office of Student Affairs.

Concerns about the educational facilities and resources or about other concerns not related to the Codes of Conduct can be reported to the Suggestion Line. 
Become a Peer Tutor
Your Academic Success Team would like to invite the classes of 2022 and 2023 to apply to become a peer tutor for the next academic year! Peer tutors support underclassmen learning with study strategies, Shelf guidance and Board review. This is a paid position.

Send the completed application form to your Academic Success Counselor by April 30.

MU Health Fair Macon
April 6 | 11 am - 2 pm | Cruz Plaza
MU is hosting a campus health fair open to all students and employees. Join us to get health screenings, important health information and free giveaways.
OBGYN 4th Year Panel
April 6 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Macon and Savannah OBGYN are collaborating to present the OBGYN 4th Year Panel that includes students from all 3 campuses who matched into an OBGYN residency! Please join us to ask questions about ERAS, interviews, matching, ranking residencies and whatever else you may want to know about matching into OBGYN! Contact Angie Nguyen or Edwina Smith with any questions.


Meeting ID: 570 694 5269
Passcode: obgyn
AMA: Medical Student Advocacy April 7 | 12 pm
The American Medical Association is inviting guest speaker Reilly Bealer, an AMA Government Relay Advocacy Fellow to talk about the importance of organized medicine and how medical students can get involved in health policymaking. Please join us in the zoom link, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Raising Awareness: Providing Support for the Asian American Community
April 9 | 12 - 1 pm
Join Dr. Michelle Lee, a resident physician and community activist in Manhattan, as she discusses the recent rise of violence against the Asian community. Dr. Lee will share with us her personal experiences with racism and what she and others are doing to spread awareness. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear from medical students who have been affected by racism. The session will end with discussion on how we can help and support the Asian community.

Passcode: wellness
Ethics Faculty Candidate Presentation: Dr. Jake Greenblum
April 12 | 1 pm
Dr. Jake Greenblum will present "An Introduction to Medical Ethics" to faculty and students. Dr. Jake Greenblum is currently an assistant professor of Internal Medicine at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's School of Medicine. He is a philosopher and bioethicist. He earned his doctorate from Syracuse University and subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical ethics at University Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Greenblum’s research interests include conscientious objection in medicine, the ethics of surrogate decision making, and the nature of medical authority.


Please send comments to Dr. Childs
Rising 3rd Year Meeting
Class of 2023: Join us as we share the schedule for year three, review credentialing requirements, and provide a brief overview of the academic requirements and rotation expectations for clerkships. You'll leave better prepared as you head into the next step in your medical school journey!

SAVANNAH
April 14 | 1 - 2:30 pm | Auditorium

MACON
April 15 | 1 - 2:30 pm | Auditorium
MUSM's 1st Annual Sono-thon
April 16 | 1 - 5 pm
The afternoon will consist of few short lectures on Introduction to Ultrasound and a two-stage competition that will combine ultrasound proficiency with high-yield Step 1 knowledge. The afternoon will conclude with research presentations addressing ultrasound in medicine and medical education.

Registration to participate in the competition is full, but all are welcome to come spectate!
Adversity & Resilience Symposium
April 19 | 9 am - 3:45 pm
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Resilient Middle Georgia and Atrium Health Navicent are hosting a free virtual event featuring keynote speaker Kevin McNeil, an abuse activist and CEO of the Twe12e Project.
Climate Change and Clinical Practice CME Event
April 28 | 12:30 pm - 5 pm
Dr. Jennifer Barkin, Associate Professor of Community Medicine in Macon, will be speaking on Maternal/Child mental health in connection to extreme weather events and climate change.

Planning is underway for the Class of 2021 ceremonies and events. Click here for details.

Hooding Ceremony
ALL CAMPUSES
Friday, April 30 | 2 pm
Each campus will have its own ceremony.

Commencement Ceremony
ALL CAMPUSES
Saturday, May 8 | 2 pm
Hawkins Arena
University Center
Macon, GA
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