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.
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New Garden Club on Macon Campus
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A group of MUSM students in Macon have created a new student interest group: the School of Medicine Gardening Club. Their first project is building 15 raised garden beds, which will hold various vegetables. So far the club consists of 25 medical students. Anyone interested in joining the club to clear your mind while working in the dirt is welcome to join!
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Stay safe in the Sun!
June is here and many of us are heading outdoors. Unfortunately, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. That’s why it’s so important to protect your skin from the sun.
Prevention
Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Clothing can also provide a great barrier. Look for clothing that is labeled UPF, which stands for ultraviolet protection factor. If you find a shirt labeled UPF 30, that means only 1/30 of the sun’s UV radiation will reach your skin. Don’t forget to also wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
Early Detection
There is a common misconception that people with darker skin tones don’t need to worry about skin cancer. That’s not true. Anyone can get burned. If you’ve had more than five sunburns, your risk for melanoma doubles.
When caught and treated early, skin cancers are highly curable. Your best chance of seeing skin changes early is by examining your skin monthly. Keep these three words in mind when inspecting your skin: NEW, CHANGING, UNUSUAL. This includes:
- A growth that increases in size and appears pearly, transparent, tan, brown, black, or multicolored.
- A mole, birthmark, or brown spot that increases in size, thickness, changes color or texture, or is bigger than a pencil eraser.
- A spot or sore that continues to itch, hurt, crust, scab, or bleed or does not heal within three weeks.
Don’t forget to check your scalp, ears, and in between your fingers and toes. If possible, make an annual dermatology appointment for thorough skin check. Remember that skin cancer prevention and early detection starts with you. To learn more, visit skincancer.org.
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Filming on Macon campus June 11
The office of admissions is working with a professional film crew for a special video project on Friday, June 11 from 8am till 6pm. We will do our best not to disturb normal campus activities. You are still welcome to use these areas, but if you need to work quietly or wish to avoid the film crew, please note the location schedule below:
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8am-9am: B-roll - GRHIC
- 9am-11am: Interviews - first floor lobby, library or atrium*
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11am-12pm: B-roll - medical practice, student lounge and library
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1pm-2pm: B-roll - tutorial room A, research labs
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2pm-4pm: Interviews - first floor lobby, library or atrium*
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4pm-6pm: B-roll and interviews - Cherry Street MFT center
*subject to change
If you are interested in participating as an extra in any of our B-roll footage, contact Jennifer Nelson.
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Writing Opportunity
Contribute to rural health literacy by submitting an article to our monthly column in the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin.
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Volunteers Needed for Farmers Market in Eatonton
Volunteer at the Harmony Park Farmers Market in Eatonton to help improve health literacy in rural communities. Volunteer shifts are Saturday morning from 7:45am until 12pm on:
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June 26 slots filled, thank you!
- July 31
- August 28
- September 25
See the planned activities on the sign up form below. Contact Katherine Lybarger for more information.
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Virtual Research Seminars
June 7 | 2 pm
Germline vulnerabilities in DNA repair: implications for cancer therapy and cancer risk
Sanjeevani Arora, PhD, Assistant Professor, Cancer Prevention and Control, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
June 7 | 3 pm
Epigenetics of the quiescent cell: uncovering new roles of RNAi and non-coding RNAs
Benjamin Roche, PhD, Research Investigator, Rob Martienssen Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
June 8 | 4 pm
Heterochromatin: an epigenetic point of view in aging
Jong-Hyuk Lee, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Vilhelm A. Bohr Laboratory, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD
June 9 | 2 pm
Long-term memory of adverse prenatal micronutrient environment on offspring
Masako Suzuki, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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National EM and Pediatrics Residency Program Webinar
June 17 | 8 pm - 9 pm
The webinar is for all medical students interested in learning more about the dual emergency medicine and pediatrics training program. The panel of EM/Peds program directors will discuss the uniqueness of dual EM/Peds training, career opportunities, and application preparation for EM/Peds residency. There will also be an open Q&A session at the end for interested students to ask questions directly to the program directors.
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HRSA Maternal Health Webinar
June 22 | 12 pm - 1 pm
The Health Resources and Services Administration invites you to a webinar on substance use disorder and pregnancy. Topics covered include:
- HRSA’s Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Maternal and Fetal Effects of Substance Use During Pregnancy
- Signs of and Treatments for Substance Use During Pregnancy
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This Week@MUSM is the official student newsletter of the Mercer University School of Medicine. Visit our website to learn more or view past issues.
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