Applications for the Nathan Deal Scholarship Program Closing Soon

The Nathan Deal Scholars Program was created to recognize outstanding student leaders committed to Mercer's mission and practicing primary care in a rural, medically underserved Georgia county. Students selected as Nathan Deal Scholars will receive financial assistance and leadership training to help prepare for the clinical challenges that may arise while practicing in rural Georgia. The deadline to apply is March 5.

If you have any questions or want to learn more, stop by the special programs virtual info session on Tuesday, February 28, at 5:00 pm.

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Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time to honor and pay tribute to the triumphs and struggles of Black Americans. In honor of this month, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will host events and send out emails recognizing Black Georgians who worked towards racial equality throughout this month.

To wrap up the month, DEI will send a trivia quiz on Wednesday, February 22, featuring questions relating to the emails. To be entered to win, you must correctly answer ALL of the questions. One winner will be chosen from each campus. View the second email.

Race and Surgery in America

Last week, The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion held its Black History Month speaker event. Don K. Nakayama, M.D., the Senior Associate Dean of the Columbus campus, discussed the role race plays in surgical care and how you can use medical education to combat these challenges. If you weren't able to attend the event, you can watch the recording.

Black History Month Town Hall

February 28 | 12 pm | Virtual

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion invite you to their virtual Diversity Town Hall event. Wanda Thomas, MUSM's Chief Diversity Officer; Ansley Booker, Ph.D., Mercer's Diversity and inclusion Officer; and Mercer Medicine provider and alum of the MFT program, Michael Caputo, LMFT, will discuss civility, inclusivity, and belonging.



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Meeting ID: 979 038 9963

Physician's Day at the Capitol

Several MUSM students visited the state capitol for the Medical Association of Georgia's Physicians Day at the Capitol earlier this month. Students had the opportunity to meet with legislators and learn how to advocate for their patients and profession at the state level.



Pictured: (top row) Scott Johnson, James Dunaway, Supreet Raina, (bottom row) Sarah Neaves, Dr. Keisha Callins, Sumeja Aljic

Maternal Mental Health Training

April 15 | 8 am - 5 pm | Presidents Dining Room (Macon)

The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center and the Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities are partnering to teach how to identify, treat, and prevent Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Topics to be covered include:

• Postpartum depression
• Perinatal trauma and OCD/complex anxiety
• Psychopharmacology

You will leave this event confident in your ability to support this vulnerable population, an enhanced intervention toolbox, and tips to improve your professional development.

Learn more and register.

Order Your Regalia Today

Students in the class of 2023 may now place their regalia/invitation order on The Mercer University Landing Page from Herff Jones College Division. Your order will be shipped directly to your home address. We strongly encourage you to place your order by March 1 to make sure that you receive your order on time. 

There are many packages to choose from, but you only need to order the package that includes your gown, hood, and cap/tassel. View the regalia types and package details.

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Class of 2023 Dates

Match Day

March 17 | 11:15 am | Chattahoochee Plaza (COL) | Willingham Hall (MAC) | Auditorium (SAV)

Match Day will be held on Friday, March 17. NOT Wednesday, March 15.

AΩA/GHHS Induction

May 1 | 5 pm | Virtual

Inaugural Graduate Program Hooding Ceremony

May 3 | 2 pm | AUD (Macon)

Graduates should arrive by 1 pm and report to the Distance Learning Room. More details to come.

MD Hooding Ceremony

May 4 | 2 pm | St. Francis Hospital Auditorium (COL) | AUD (MAC) | AUD (SAV)

Graduates should arrive by 1 pm for reservations. More details to come.

Commencement

May 6 | 2 pm | Hawkins Arena - Macon Campus

Graduates should arrive by 10 am for rehearsal. More details to come.

5K & Family Fun Day for Maternal Health Awareness

March 25 | 9 am | Savannah

Join Shaquita Greene, MS-3, as she promotes Maternal Health Awareness. This event aims to start the conversation about maternal and women's health in a fun and unintimidating way. The event will occur at 1850 East Montogomery Crossroad, Savannah, GA. Tickets currently cost $35. All proceeds will go to Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Georgia. The deadline to sign up is March 19

Sign Up