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.
2022 Student Representatives
Last week, the inaugural group of Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Representatives and the newest class of Student Ambassadors on each campus held their induction pinning ceremony. Congratulations to all the inductees!
2022 Student Ambassadors
Columbus:
Ameena Ali, Amelia Tochtrop, Bowen Powers, Cristina Huaca, Christopher Rehak, Kate Wells, Matthew McGinty, Meenal Joshi, Michael Saint Jean, Nidhi Thiruppathi, Olin Blair, and Samantha Johnson

Macon:
Alyssa Lorenzen, Anna Gerald, Ashlee Dixon, Bryce Greene, Carver Arant, Jacob Milliner, James Dunaway, Kun Hsi Chu, Leeia Fields, Luis Aleman, Myles Duncan, Payal Patel, Vidya Ganapathy, and Supreet Kaur Raina

Savannah:
Ally Parker, Avery Duncan, Rebeca Caiza, Candler Boyett, Chynna Moore, Claire McCarthy, Fatima Ghiathi, Jimmy Nguyen, Joseph Gibase, Joshua Moore, Kenerly Gordon, Matthew Romine, Meena Dhir, and Priya Arya
2022 URiM Representatives
Columbus:
Kendra Moore and Deja Sibert

Macon:
Luis Aleman, Arianna Borges, Ashlee Dixon, Pedro Esocbar, Bryson Greene, Jessica Hall, Maya Handberry, Brianna Moon, Christine Okaro, Latisha Pryor, Alexandria Simko, Kyle Wicker, Alicia Williams, and Dante' Zanders

Savannah:
Rick Bowens, Shaquita Greene, Chynna Moore, Edwina Smith, Joncel Stephens, and Sabrina Worrell-Fraser
MUSM Beach Day Wellness Event
The department of Student Wellness and AIMSS are hosting wellness events for each campus to help students destress. All degree programs are welcome to attend these events.

Savannah Beach Day
April 9 | 11 am | Savannah
Meet off the boardwalk of 18th Street. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Feel free to bring your own beverages, food and fun beach things. Contact Subhi with any questions.

Macon Beach Day
April 9 | 11 am | Claystone Park Picnic Area C207
To have your entrance fee waived, let the front gate attendant know that you are with the School of Medicine. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided as well as beach games. Bring your own snacks, lawn chairs, drinks, towels, etc. No alcohol is allowed in the park. There will be plenty of picnic tables. Bathrooms are directly beside the picnic area. Complete this Google interest form if interested in attending. If you have any questions, contact Chandler Hammond.
Become a Student Contributor
Student Wellness is looking for student contributors for the Wellness Connection section of the student newsletter. Articles are re typically 800-950 words long and published on the first Monday of the month. Topics can include anything related to well-being for students, such as tips for avoiding burnout, staying healthy or coping with stress. If you’re interested in writing for this column, submit your name, email, and topic idea.

Contact Kim Meeks, Director of Student Wellness and AIMSS, with any questions.
Ramadan Begins This Weekend
Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims. During Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an, and fast from eating and drinking during the sunlit hours as a means of becoming closer to God and cultivating self-control, gratitude, and compassion for the less fortunate. Ramadan is a month of intense spiritual rejuvenation with a heightened focus on devotion, during which Muslims spend extra time reading the Qur’an and performing special prayers.This year, Ramadan will be observed in the U.S. from Saturday, April 2 to the evening of Monday, May 2. Learn more
AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum
March 31 | 1 pm - 4 pm | Virtual
The AAMC Careers in Medicine® program is hosting its annual virtual specialty forum where medical students can view resources, chat with specialty representatives and AAMC staff, as well as attend live presentations with Q&A. Learn more
National Library Week Book Sale
April 4 - April 8 | Macon
In celebration of National Library Week, 
the Skelton Medical Library is having a book sale. Books can be purchased with canned goods or other non-perishable items. The cost of each book will be two food items. All food will be donated to Loaves and Fishes.
Race to Step 1
April 27 | 12:30 pm | Savannah Auditorium
Savannah's interest groups will be hosting the first annual Race To Step 1 event. This relay race event will include high yield material to prepare you for STEP 1. Prizes will be awarded.

To compete, sign up your team of 2-3 team players here. Contact Shaquita Greene with any questions.
Hooding
Friday, April 29 | 2 pm
Each campus will have its own ceremony.

Commencement
Saturday, May 7
Hawkins Arena, University Center
Macon, Georgia

10:30 am | Graduates check in
1 pm | Doors open to guests
2 pm | Commencement ceremony
More details coming soon.
Theology, MUSM and GRHIC work to improve health outcomes.

ATLANTA/MACON - Mercer University's School of Theology and School of Medicine have partnered with the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center to support the physical, mental and spiritual health of five rural Georgia counties.

Read more
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