This Week at MUSM

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.

Holi: The Festival of Love

Holi is an ancient festival of India, originally known as 'Holika'. It is considered one of the most revered and celebrated festivals in almost every part of the country. During Holi people unite to forgive and forget all resentment and bad feelings towards each other. The festival lasts for one day and one night, starting on the evening of Purnima, or the Full Moon Day.

Today, many recognize this festival for its vibrantly colored powders that participants toss at each other. Colors are the most joyous part of Holi celebrations, adding life and vitality to the festival. Each color holds significant meaning that can vary depending on the area, culture, or person.

This year Holi will be celebrated on Friday, March 18. Mercer University's Masala club will celebrate Holi on March 27 on Cruz Plaza in Macon from 3-6 pm. If you're interested in participating, complete this signup form.

Learn more about Holi.

New Summer Clinical Experience Opportunities

June 6 - July 15 | Columbus | Macon

Rising Year II students are invited to apply for this extracurricular experience. The goal of these rotations is to provide early exposure to clinical experience. Available in both Macon and Columbus.

Deadline to apply: March 15

Applications for Summer Scholars Program Now Open

June 3 - July 29

The Office of Research invites all Year I students to apply for the 2022 Summer Scholars Program. The eight-week program includes one week off for vacation and a stipend. The program consists of:

Independent research projects under the direction of a faculty mentor
Professional development sessions
"Work in progress" presentation

Join the Student Research Canvas Course to see a complete list of faculty projects and to learn how to apply. Applications are due by: March 17

Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Community Health Fair

March 19 | 10 am - 1 pm | Fort Gaines, GA

The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center is hosting a series of health fairs in rural communities across Georgia and needs medical students to lead health demonstrations.

Sign up to represent the School and help increase health literacy. Contact Morgan Williams at the GRHIC with your questions.

Volunteers Needed for Hispanic Health Fair

March 19 | 12 pm - 3 pm | Macon

Mercer University, along with other community sponsors, are hosting a Hispanic health fair at St. Peter Claver Church. If you are interested in helping at the fair, contact Dr. Jose Pino, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

Understanding Vicarious Trauma in Medicine

March 15 | 12 - 1 pm | Virtual

Join the Office of Student Affairs and the department of Student Wellness as they welcome neuroimmunology researcher, Ayman Mukerji Househam, MSW, MS, who will provide tips on reducing frontline burnout. She'll share what vicarious trauma looks like in medicine, micro-habits to help deal with it mindfully, and experiential relaxation exercises.

Zoom link

Meeting ID: 823 832 2808

Service Leadership Conference

April 7 | 4 pm | Savannah Auditorium

Students involved in DISC projects are invited to present their work at the Savannah Service Leadership Conference. The conference will be held in-person on the Savannah campus or virtually via Zoom. Year II and Year III students on all campuses with approved DISC projects are welcome.

If you would like to participate, please notify your DISC representative by March 18.

Bears Prepare to Get Outta Here

March 21 | 10 am - 3 pm

Auditorium (Macon and Savannah)

DLR (Columbus)

Mark your calendar for the Class of 2022 Exit Session where you will receive a financial planning session, complete mandatory exit paperwork and surveys, and enjoy outdoor games and fun. Lunch will be provided. This session is mandatory for all graduating seniors.

2nd Annual Sono-thon Ultrasound Conference

April 8 | 1 - 4 pm | DLR (Savannah)

Join the Point of Care Ultrasound Interest Group for the 2nd annual Sono-thon Ultrasound Conference. The conference will consist of an introduction to ultrasound and a two-stage competition. The competition will combine ultrasound proficiency with high-yield Step 1 knowledge. This event is a great way to clinically apply what you've learned in medical school and review for your board exams.

There will also be an optional poster competition. The competition will be capped at 10 teams, with three members per group. Small prizes will be award to the winning team.

Direct all questions to Shaquita Greene.

Movie Night and Discussion

April 18 | 5 pm

Auditorium (Macon and Savannah)

DLR (Columbus)

MUSM's Office of Student Affairs, in partnership with Pride Alliance, are showing the 2020 Netflix documentary, Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen. Following the film, moderators will hold a discussion with questions and prompts curated by the film's creative team.

Match Day

Friday, March 18 | 11:15 am

Each campus will have its own ceremony.

Hooding

Friday, April 29 | 2 pm

Each campus will have its own ceremony.

Commencement

Saturday, May 7 | 2 pm

Hawkins Arena, University Center

Macon, Georgia

Columbus Class of 2025 fundraiser

Deadline Extended

The 2025 class on the Columbus campus is hosting a fundraiser to help raise money for Doctor Prom. Items for sale range from $20 - $40. View all available items here.

Direct all questions to Samantha Van Dyke Johnson.

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