This Week at MUSM

2023 Match Day

Last Friday, our MD class of 2023 received their match results. See where they matched and view more photos from each campus. Congratulations!

Pathology Scholarship Program Interest Meeting

March 24 | 1 pm | Virtual

MUSM and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) are proud to announce their new scholarship program for students interested in forensic pathology. Register for our upcoming virtual interest meeting with guest speaker Dr. Rachel Geller, GBI's Associate Medical Examiner and Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program Director, to learn more about this exciting new opportunity.

If you are interested and unable to attend, contact Dr. Stephanie Beavers.

Maternal Mental Health Training

April 15 | 8 am - 5 pm | Presidents Dining Room (Macon)

The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center and the Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities are partnering to teach how to identify, treat, and prevent Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.

Learn more and register.

2023 Maternal Health Observership Program

June 20 - July 28

Applications for the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center's maternal health observership program are open to rising second-year medical students. Apply today to:

Expand your learning experience practicing in rural, medically underserved communities.
Receive a rewarding opportunity to become familiar with best-in-practice care.
Gain knowledge on telemedicine and care options for underserved communities.
Engage in cutting-edge research to identify solutions to today’s problems in Maternal Health.

Applications close Wednesday, March 22

Learn more

Apply Now

Faith in Rural Health program works to address health disparities in rural Georgia

Since opening her family medicine practice in rural Georgia three years ago, Dr. Jacqui O'Kane has often lamented the lack of resources for people dealing with addiction. Now, thanks to connections made at a recent meeting of Mercer University's new Faith in Rural Health initiative, a partnership among the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, School of Medicine and McAfee School of Theology, she can offer her patients a way to get support.

Class of 2026 Merchandise Fundraiser

The Macon class of 2026 is currently running a merch sale for MUSM-branded L.L. Bean fleece pullovers. Each pullover is $115 and will be shipped from the Macon campus. Orders are due by Monday, March 27. If you have any questions, contact Ian Sellars.

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March is Women's History Month

For Women's History Month this year, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion wants to highlight Dr. Crystal Brown. Dr. Brown is a native of Fort Valley, GA, and has experienced first-hand, the healthcare inequities in rural Georgia. This is why she choose to attend MUSM for her medical degree. After graduating and completing her residency in family medicine, she was awarded a grant aimed at increasing healthcare in rural areas. Learn more about Dr. Brown and her work to improve access to health care in Georgia's medically underserved and rural areas.

Ramadan 2023

Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months in the Islamic religion, as it is a time of intense spiritual rejuvenation with a heightened focus on devotion. This year, Ramadan will start on March 22 and will last until April 22. During this time, Muslims will commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an by spending extra time reading the Qur’an and performing special prayers. Muslims will also fast from pre-dawn to sunset for all 30 days of Ramadan. This helps bring them closer to God and cultivate self-control, gratitude, and compassion for those less fortunate. Those unable to fast, such as pregnant or nursing women, sick or older people, and children, are exempt from fasting.

Learn more about Ramadan.

Virtual Lunch and Learn

Last week, Andrea S. Meyer Stinson, Ph.D. LMFT held a virtual lunch and learn about how childhood experiences affect physical and mental health. You can view a recording of the seminar by clicking here and entering the passcode: b+Q3pOXgz. You can also view the PowerPoint presentation used here.

MUSM Talent Show

March 23 | 6 pm | AUD (Macon)

The Office of Student Wellness invites you to participate in this year's talent show. All talents are welcome and food will be provided.

Class of 2023 Dates

AΩA/GHHS Induction

May 1 | 5 pm | Virtual

Inaugural Graduate Program Hooding Ceremony

May 3 | 2 pm | AUD (Macon)

Graduates should arrive by 1 pm and report to the Distance Learning Room. More details to come.

MD Hooding Ceremony

May 4 | 2 pm | St. Francis Hospital Auditorium (COL) | AUD (MAC) | AUD (SAV)

Graduates should arrive by 1 pm for rehearsal. More details to come.

Commencement

May 6 | 2 pm | Hawkins Arena - Macon Campus

Graduates should arrive by 10 am for rehearsal. More details to come.

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