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New "Bear Den" Snack Area

Last week, the snack area on the second floor of the Macon campus received a makeover. The area now includes a wider snack and drink selection and over-the-counter essentials. Ice cream and fresh sandwiches from Mercer Dining will also be available early next month.

Order MUSM Merch Items Today

The 2025 MD class is hosting a fundraiser to help raise money for the upcoming school year. Items for sale range from $16 - $30. View all available items here. The deadline to order is July 19 and are expected to arrive by August 8. 

New Poster Template and Ordering

MUSM has new templates for faculty and students to use when presenting their research. These approved poster templates provide a basic format that incorporates the School’s brand. In addition to poster templates, we have a new online ordering form. The poster printing policy has also been updated. Please click here to learn more.

Welcome New Faculty Members 

SAVANNAH

Jane Kirkpatrick, MD

Associate Dean, Student Affairs; Director, Admissions; Assistant Professor

MACON

Kenneth Onyedibe, MBBS, PhD, FWACP, FMCPath

Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences

ATLANTA

Danielle Chen,

MS, LMFT, RPT, ATR-P

Instructor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center researchers uncover 'crisis level' of stress faced by state's farmers

MACON - A new study conducted by the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, housed in Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM), and the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) sheds light on the overwhelming stress faced by those who work in Georgia's largest industry. Agriculture contributes nearly $70 billion annually to Georgia's economy, according to the University.

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Taking Time to Manage Stress

As summer starts to wind down, you may notice your stress levels winding up. Kaley Sutton, an alum of the Preclinical Sciences program has some advice on how to manage your stress. 

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If you’re interested in writing for the wellness section, submit your name, email, and topic idea.

Resilient Georgia General Meeting: Regional Showcase

August 11 | 11 am - 12:30 pm | Virtual


Resilient Georgia will be hosting a Regional Coalition Showcase to highlight the work of their regional partners. This Showcase will celebrate Round 1 regional coalitions based out of Athens, Augusta, Macon, Savannah, and surrounding areas and Round 3 regional coalitions based out of Clayton, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Valdosta and surrounding area. 

 

Zoom link 

Class of 2023 Mock Residency Interview Sessions

September 13 | 5:30 pm | Virtual

September 14 | 5:30 pm | Virtual

September 15 | 5:30 pm | Virtual


The Office of Student Affairs invites students from the class of 2023 to their group mock interview sessions. The sessions will provide you with general information about the mock interview process and allow you to assess your interview lighting, connection, and environment. To get the most out of the session, come dressed and seated in the place you're planning to conduct your virtual interviews. RSVP here.

 

Zoom Link


Meeting ID: 499 109 4888 

Passcode: 10042021

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