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National Primary Care Week 

2022 National Primary Care Week (NPCW), sponsored by American Medical Student Association, will be celebrated October 3 – 7. The goal of NPCW is to engage physicians-in-training, students across the healthcare spectrum, and the public on the indispensable role of primary care in our healthcare system through special programming and communications. NPCW activities are an opportunity for student groups to help their peers learn about and spread awareness of primary care’s pivotal role in the U.S. healthcare system.


Primary care is necessary for disease prevention, overall public health promotion, and maintenance. Specialties in this area include internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and psychiatry. Primary Care Physicians (PCP) are essential to helping individuals understand their risk factors and maintain a healthy lifestyle. PCPs act as the patient’s first point of contact and coordinates the patient’s specialized care, making primary care a critical part of our healthcare system. However, it is frequently overlooked and underfunded.


Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) was established to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and medically underserved areas of Georgia. Throughout the years, MUSM has educated countless PCPs who are practicing in the state of Georgia. To learn more about primary care in rural Georgia, view the Rural Health Care interest group's newsletter


NPCW Kickoff Event

October 3 | 12 - 1 | Atrium (All campuses)

In honor of National Primary Care Week (NPCW), the Office of Student Affairs will be hosting a kickoff event on each campus. 


Throughout the week primary care interest groups on your campus will be organizing special activities. So, be sure to check out the online calendar for more information!


Continue reading to learn how MUSM is helping improve access to primary care,  specifically in rural areas of Georgia. 

MUSM program puts doctors committed to primary care in rural Georgia faster


Before Dr. Russ Hopper even applied to Mercer University's School of Medicine, he knew he wanted to provide primary care to rural Georgians.

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School of Medicine announces 2022 Nathan Deal Scholars



MUSM recently announced 12 new Nathan Deal Scholars for this academic year. Scholars are selected based on their strong ties to rural Georgia, character, leadership qualities, community involvement and their likelihood of serving in rural, underserved Georgia.

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For more information about National Primary Care Week, visit www.amsa.org and www.aafp.org

Columbus Campus Artwork

The Columbus class of 2025 is hosting a fundraiser with local artist, Kate Scrivner. She will be selling prints of her recent painting of the Columbus campus. You can purchase a 11 x 14 inch print for $35 or a pack of eight notecards for $25. The deadline to order is October 5


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Columbus Campus Merch Sale

The Columbus class of 2025 is having another merchandise sale. The items range from $20 - $35 and include t-shirts, sweatshirts, and tumblers. The deadline to order is October 7 and items should arrive by October 26. Contact Samantha Johnson with questions. 

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MUSM at the FAIR

We currently have one student volunteer spot on Saturday, October 8 from 4 - 8pm. We also have 10 student alternate spots available.


If you have volunteered to worked the fair be sure to check your email for more detailed information. If you have any questions, contact Katherine Lybarger.

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Excellence in Library Research Award

Deadline October 7

The Skelton Medical library is now accepting applications for the 2022 Jocelyn A. Rankin Student Excellence in Library Research Award. Students currently enrolled in any of the MUSM programs across all MUSM campuses are invited to apply. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 7,2022. Apply here.

SPEAK UP Champion™ Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education

October 12 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Virtual

October 19 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Virtual

This free educational workshop will outline strategies to help you dismantle racism, provide quality equitable care, and reduce health disparities. If you have any questions, contact info@perinatalqi.org.


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Faith In Rural Health Internship

Mercer University’s Faith in Rural Health program is a collaboration between the School of TheologySchool of Medicine, and the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center to support physical, mental and spiritual health in rural Georgia counties. The initiative kicked off last June in Berrien County, where a medical student and a theology student shadowed physicians and ministers in the county, conducted qualitative interviews to evaluate strengths and needs, and attended community events. This year they have expanded the program to other counties and are recruiting medical students and theology students for internships starting in January. If you are interested in being a part of this initiative contact Paul Byrd.


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National Hispanic Heritage Month - Week Three

September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. In honor of this month, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is sending out emails every Thursday highlighting the contributions and achievements of medical professionals who self-identify as Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin. In last week's email they shared the story of Severo Ochoa, MD, the first Hispanic American to receive a Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. 

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