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.

Dr. Kimberly Carr Shares Her Tuskegee Legacy Story The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative have launched a documentary as part of the “It’s Up To You” campaign, which highlights stories of the descendants of the men involved in the US Public Health Service Syphilis Study (USPHS) at Tuskegee. Featuring Kimberly Carr, PhD, MPH, a Community Resource Specialist at the GRHIC, the campaign was developed to help foster confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, particularly in the rural South. Read more

The Careers in Medicine website now features information about military medicine, including: A list of all the military opportunities available throughout the stages of one's physician career. A webinar recording from the AAMC’s FIRST program about what the military can do for you and your student loans. A document that includes all the key information students and advisors need to know about participating in the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program for Physicians, which includes the military match. Residency Specialty Requirement Update Many residency specialties have issued new requirements for the 2022 season. These requirements are now listed on the ERAS 2022 Participating Specialties and Programs webpage in the ‘ERAS Specialty Information Report’ (located at the top of the page). Students are encouraged to refer to this page throughout the season, as it will be updated as requirements are received. Reminder: A list of specialties that have released recommendations about away rotations can be found on the AAMC’s Specialty Recommendations on Away Rotations for 2021-22 Academic Year page.

Supplement ERAS Application In addition to the main MyERAS application, three specialties (internal medicine, dermatology, and general surgery) will use a supplemental ERAS application. This short, free supplemental application features new questions to help applicants share more information about themselves with programs. The supplemental application will be open for a limited time in September. The AAMC will host an informational webinar for students on Thursday, August 5.

South Carolina Family Medicine Interest Day August 28 | 3 - 6 pm The South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium's annual Family Medicine Interest Day conference will return as a modified, in-person event. Learn more NGMC Psych Residency Virtual Intro Sessions August 11 | 2 - 4 pm August 18 | 3 - 5 pm Drop in and meet the new psychiatry residency team at Northeast Georgia Medical Center! Learn more and register

MUSM Fundraising Night with Macon Bacon The MD class of 2024 invites you to join them for an evening of fundraising, baseball, and fun as the Macon Bacon take on the Savannah Bananas on August 27 at 7pm! Tickets are $15 which includes UNLIMITED food/drink (non-alcoholic beverages), Macon Bacon hat, and covered seating. Tickets must be purchased by August 20. Get your tickets Writing Opportunity Contribute to rural health literacy in Georgia by submitting an article for our monthly column in the Market Bulletin! Learn more Academic Medicine: Call for Cover Art Submissions Academic Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal of the AAMC, is seeking original artwork related to an academic medicine experience for its popular cover art feature. The journal’s new cover design prominently features original artwork, and artists will have an opportunity to submit their work for consideration by an expert panel of reviewers. Submissions will be accepted through July 30. Learn more

Maternal Mental Health Summer Lecture Series July 19 | 3 - 4 pm GRHIC Classroom A Climate Change in Clinical Practice presented by Rebecca Pass Philipsborn, MD, MPA, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. Those who can't attend in person may join via this Zoom link July 21 | 12 - 1 pm GRHIC Classroom A Lunch provided for in-person attendees Space is limited, RSVP to Dr. Barkin Maternal Behavioral Health: Assessment, Prescribing and Management presented by Lindsay R. Standeven, MD. Dr. Standeven, a reproductive psychiatrist, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Assistant Director of the Women’s Mood Disorders Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Those who can't attend in person may join via this Zoom link Q&A Panel - Succeeding in Year III July 20 | 12 pm MUSM’s deans of academic affairs are hosting a Q&A panel with class of 2022 students, who will share their tips on succeeding during year III of medical school. Learn how to prepare for your rotations, study for shelf exams, and more. You’ll also have the chance to ask your own questions! A link to the recorded session will be available for those unable to attend. Zoom link Supplemental ERAS Application 101 Webinar August 5 | 2 pm EDT During the webinar, AAMC staff will provide the following information:  Overview of the supplemental ERAS application  Timeline of when the application will be available  Introduction to new resources including, an Application Workbook (which will include list of application questions and content fields) and Essentials Guide   Updated frequently asked questions   List of programs participating in the supplemental ERAS application  Register Savannah Blood Drive The MD class of 2024 in Savannah is hosting a blood drive on September 3. Plan ahead by scheduling a time to give blood now! Click the link below and type "Mercer" in the Sponsor Code field. Select your donation time

Video Series for First-Generation Medical Students The AAMC recently launched a social media campaign aimed at first-generation medical school students and the specific issues they face. The AAMC will be showcasing short interviews with first-gen students, from recent graduates to professors, who share advice and resources for current and future first-gen students. Follow the AAMC’s social media channels to learn more.

Tips for Success in Year III Dr. Andrea Tooley, who ran a popular blog about her experience in medical school and residency at the Mayo Clinic, shares her advice for succeeding in your third year of medical school.

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