MUSM Student Receives 2022 G.E.R.M. Award

Mikalah Maury, MS-2, is a recipient of a Grants for Emerging Researcher/Clinician Mentorship (G.E.R.M.) Program award, which is the first time for a Mercer student. The program was developed to provide grants to medical students to support a longitudinal, mentored clinical learning and/or research project on infectious diseases-related topics, including HIV, under the mentorship of an IDSA or HIVMA member. Congratulations, Mikalah!

South Carolina Family Medicine Interest Day

August 27 | 11:30 am - 7:30 pm | Columbia, SC

South Carolina AHEC invites rising Year III and IV students to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for a day of networking and workshops. There is no cost to attend and lunch is provided. A block of hotel rooms at the Hilton Columbia Center is reserved for registered attendees.

AMBOSS Access Now Available

AMBOSS is a comprehensive learning platform, that contains a library of information on basic sciences Step 1, clinical knowledge Step 2, and clinical skills Step 2. Students may now create or renew their AMBOSS access here. To get the most out of the program it is important for you to update/create a profile. The more you interact with AMBOSS the more customized the recommendations are to your specific needs.

Contact AMBOSS customer support at hello@amboss.com if you have any issues.

AAFP Webinar: Applying for Family Residencies

August 24 | 8 pm | Virtual

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is hosting a free, interactive event featuring a program director, faculty member, and a resident—who successfully matched this spring. They will offer insights, share best practices, and answer questions.

Register

The Most Important Residency Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

To help you prepare for Match, the Office of Student Affairs has shared an article by Dr. Mark Yoffe that goes over the top questions asked during residency interviews and provides strategies on how to answer them.

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

Anatomical Donor Memorial Service 

August 10 | 5 pm | Auditorium (Macon and Savannah) | DLR (Columbus)  

Join us as we honor and remember those who have contributed to the School of Medicine's Anatomical Donor Program.

2022 ACP Georgia Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting

October 14-16, 2022 | Savannah, GA

The American College of Physicians Georgia Chapter invites you to participate in their Annual Chapter Meeting this fall at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Georgia. This opportunity is open to all students on all campuses and is a great chance to network with colleagues. 

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