We know student issues and concerns do not stop for the holidays, so we don’t either. That’s why we have provided you with our contact information, so you know how to reach us if you need to over the break. Feel free to reach out if you need us for any issues. If it is not related to student affairs, we will connect you with the right person.

Emergency Contacts Over Break

All Campuses

Dr. Alice Aumann House | house_a@mercer.edu | 706-223-5179

Columbus

Dr. Kathleen Hughes | hughes_ks@mercer.edu | 706-223-5232

Macon

Dr. Candi Nobles-James | nobles-james_cn@mercer.edu | 478-301-2531

Savannah

Dr. Jane Kirkpatrick | kirkpatrick_jd@mercer.edu | 912-721-8146

Children's Rural Scholarships: Deadline Extended

Apply by Jan. 2

Applications for both the Children's Rural Pediatric and Children's Rural Family Therapy Scholarships are open and the deadline has been extended! Visit the webpages or contact Director of Special Programs, Terri Walker to learn more: walker_ea@mercer.edu.

ACT and Nathan Deal Scholarships

Applications Open Jan. 2

Applications for both the Primary Care Accelerated Track and Nathan Deal Scholarship will open on January 2, 2025. The deadline to apply is March 4. Visit the webpages or contact Director of Special Programs, Terri Walker to learn more: walker_ea@mercer.edu.

Columbus SOARS Research Symposium

February 28, 2025 | 3 - 7 pm

Abstract Submission Deadline | January 10, 2025

The Student Organization for the Advancement of Research and Service (SOARS) invites students on the Columbus campus to practice their research skills by participating in the 4th Annual Student Research Symposium! Submit your abstracts in one of three categories: Literature Review, Case Report/Series, and Original Research. Contact the Columbus SOARS executive board with any questions: Amber Castleberry, Kieffer Hellmeister, Nidhi Thiruppathi, Rachel Welch, and Julia Stager. Learn more

Kids Alliance for Better Care Celebrates Rural Hospitals

The Kids Alliance for Better Care recently recognized two rural hospitals for their commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in rural Georgia. Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele and Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas both reached key milestones as members of KidsABC, a partnership between Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Mercer University School of Medicine and its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center.

Student Research at ASCB

Congratulations to Daniel Pham, MS-3, on presenting his research at CellBio24, the joint meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). Daniel worked with Dr. Himangshu Bose on Protein-protein interaction on AIPB Expression and EStradiol Synthesis in Breast Tissue.

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Get featured in our newsletter, social media, and more!

Do you have an event to promote or achievement to share? Let us know what you're up to for a chance to be featured in the newsletter, on campus lobby screens, on our social media channels, or even an article in The Den. Send activity details with photos to Katherine Lybarger at lybarger_km@mercer.edu.

Introducing PAWS: Pediatric Alliance Webinar Series

GRHIC's PASS: Pediatric Alliance Speakers Series will transition to PAWS: Pediatric Alliance Webinar Series in 2025. The series offers high-quality, virtual training sessions on a variety of topics. See the full schedule and register

Spring 2025 Events

As we head into the new year, make sure to mark your calendar with these important dates celebrating the graduating class of 2025. More details to come.

Match Day

All Campuses

Friday, March 21 | 11:15 am

AΩA/GHHS Induction

Virtual

Monday, April 28

Doctor of Medicine Hooding

All Campuses

Thursday, May 1 | 2 pm

Masters of Science Hooding

Macon Campus Auditorium

Wednesday, April 30 | 10 am

Rural Health Sciences PhD Hooding

Macon Campus Auditorium

Wednesday, April 30 | 12 pm

Master of Family Therapy Hooding

Macon Campus Auditorium

Wednesday, April 30 | 2 pm

Commencement Ceremony

Hawkins Arena University Center (Macon)

Saturday, May 3

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