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.
Congratulations to the 2022 Alpha Omega Alpha Inductees
The Georgia Delta Chapter of the medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha, has nominated their newest members. Congratulations to our junior medical students (Class of 2023), alumni, and faculty who were selected for induction this year. Membership is given to those with a commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service.

Junior Medical Students
  • Juan Armstrong - Savannah
  • Daniel Bauknight - Macon
  • Zachary Gallatin - Columbus
  • Whitney Jackson - Savannah
  • Taylor Kennedy - Savannah
  • Russell King - Macon 
  • Trevor McClure - Macon 
  • Benjamin Minor - Macon
  • Jackson Moss - Macon
  • Neal Patel - Columbus
  • Alexis Strahan - Savannah 
  • Loy D. Strawn - Macon

Residents
  • Evelyn Coile, MD, MUSM ’18 - Savannah (General Surgery)
  • Zach McGalliard, MD, MUSM ’20 - Savannah (Family Medicine)
  • Nicole Mette, MD, MUSM ’20 - Macon (Internal Medicine)
  • Michael Stevens, MD, MUSM ’19 - Macon (Internal Medicine)

Faculty
  • Elizabeth McKeown, MD - Savannah (Surgery - Colorectal)
  • Sandra Moore, MD - Macon (Pediatrics)
  • Allen Tindol, MD - Macon (Internal Medicine)
John Hopkins Visiting Elective Program
The Johns Hopkins Harriet Lane Pediatric Residency Training Program welcomes rising Year IV medical students, who are underrepresented in pediatrics, to apply for senior elective rotations in pediatric cardiology, hematology, infectious disease or oncology.
Application deadline: April 15
Graduate Spotlight
The Den is looking for Class of 2022 grads to spotlight. Fill out this short form and submit your cap and gown photo for a chance to be featured.
National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program awards medical students who are dedicated to providing primary care to communities in need. To learn more visit their website or contact MS2 and NHSC scholar, Victoria Davis, MPH
2nd Annual Sono-thon Ultrasound Conference Winners
The Point of Care Ultrasound Interest Group in Savannah hosted their 2nd annual Sono-thon Ultrasound Conference last week. Congratulations to all the winners listed below.
Sonothon Competition Winners
1st Place: Gel Yeah!
Mary Dye, Callie Walraven, Will Warren

2nd Place: Ultraprofound 
Jimmy Nguyen, Dakota Lovett, Zachery Neil

3rd Place: Group #8 
Scott Saunders, Merritt McGowan, Allison Walls
Poster Competition Winners
1st Place: “Ultrasound in the Acute Setting Decreases Time to Diagnosis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Literature Review" presented by Alana Hagley, Edwina Smith, and Daniel Ryan Streetman

2nd Place: “Efficacy and Role of POCUS of the Calcaneus in Screening for Osteoporosis” presented by Adam Howard, Huey Huynh, William Lundy, and Christian Robertson

3rd Place: “Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Management of COVID-19 Patients” presented by Zachery Neil
MUSM Research Seminar: Primate Cranial Suture Biomechanics Relate to Feeding Behavior… (but it’s complicated)
April 12 | 1 pm | Virtual
The Office of Research invites you to learn about Dr. Craig D. Byron's latest research that combines museum-based studies of cranial suture morphology with lab-based experiments into the biomechanics of these connective tissue regions. The talk will explore what drives the biomechanical environment of cranial fibrous joints. Contact Dr. Bryant Smalley with any questions.
The Science of Change: Creating Health Habits That Stick
April 13 | 12 - 1 pm | Virtual
Kerisia Wasztyl, LMFT, a family therapist and clinical educator at the Family Health Center (Atrium Health) along with MUSM's Director of Student Wellness, Kim Meeks, MS, MLIS, will discuss the neuroscience of change, how to form new habits, and break bad ones.
Phi Delta Epsilon Anatomy Pageant
April 13 | 2 pm | Auditorium (Macon)
Help Phi Delta Epsilon raise money for Stand for the Kids during their first Anatomy Pageant. Students and faculty are invited to dress up and perform as their favorite anatomical structure for a chance to win a gift basket with gift cards to Z Beans, Jags, Margaritas, and Chick-fil-A. Dr. Chalk, Dr. Colquitt, and Dr. Kirera will judge the competition and choose a winner based on performance and anatomical accuracy. Completed application form and $5 entry fee are due by April 12 to participate.
Diversity Day
April 14 | 3 - 6 pm | Cruz Plaza (Macon)
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives and the Minority Mentor Program invites students, faculty, and staff to this year's Diversity Day. This event will include a fashion show, student performances, food trucks, and other exciting booths.
Movie Matinee
April 18 | 12 - 1:30 pm | Auditorium (Macon) | DLR (Columbus and Savannah)
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Mercer School of Medicine, in partnership with Resilient Middle Georgia, will hold a virtual screening of the documentary, Resilience. Following the movie a short discussion will be held.
Med Student to Resident - Tips For Success
April 18 | 12:10 - 1:00 pm | Virtual
The ACP is hosting a virtual panel for rising Year III students. Students will be able to ask panelists about topics such as how to succeed in Year III, how to create a competitive application, and what the day-to-day life of an internist looks like.
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.
Hooding
Friday, April 29 | 2 pm
Each campus will have its own ceremony.

Commencement
Saturday, May 7 | 2 pm
Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 7 in Hawkins Arena, which is located in the University Center on the Macon campus. It will begin promptly at 2:00pm. Doors will open at 1:00pm to allow time for guests to arrive and take their seats. Please encourage your guests to be seated no later than 1:45pm.
 
10:30 am: Check in and put on regalia
11:00 am: Class pictures
12:00 pm: Commencement instructions
12:30 pm: Boxed lunch
1:15 pm: Graduates line up
2:00 pm: Commencement
3:30 pm: Military Commissioning

Click here to download the 2022 Commencement Student Guide.

You can also find more information about commencement on Mercer's Commencement website.
 
Bus transportation is available for Columbus and Savannah students. To reserve a spot, please email Jennifer Nelson by April 29.
Class of 2025 Merch
Deadline | April 14
The Savannah class of 2025 is having a spring merchandise sale. Orders are due by 10 am on Thursday, April 14. Contact Allison Jones or Candler Boyett with any questions. Order form
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