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.
New Summer Clinical Experience Opportunities in Columbus and Macon
June 6 - July 15
Rising Year II students are invited to apply for this extracurricular experience. The goal of these rotations is to provide early exposure to clinical experience. Available in both Macon and Columbus.
Deadline to apply: March 15
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Applications for Summer Scholars Program Now Open
June 3 - July 29
The Office of Research invites all Year I students to apply for the 2022 Summer Scholars Program. The eight-week program includes one week off for vacation and a stipend. The program consists of:
  • Independent research projects under the direction of a faculty mentor
  • Professional development sessions
  • "Work in progress" presentation

Join the Student Research Canvas Course to see a complete list of faculty projects and to learn how to apply. Applications are due by: March 17
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Community Health Fair
March 19 | 10 am - 1 pm | Fort Gaines, GA
The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center is hosting a series of health fairs in rural communities across Georgia and needs medical students to lead health demonstrations.

Sign up to represent the School and help increase health literacy. Contact Morgan Williams at the GRHIC with your questions.
Volunteers Needed for Hispanic Health Fair
March 19 | 12 pm - 3 pm | Macon
Mercer University, along with other community sponsors, are hosting a Hispanic health fair at St. Peter Claver Church. If you are interested in helping at the fair, contact Dr. Jose Pino, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
2nd Annual Sono-thon Ultrasound Conference
April 8 | 1 - 4 pm | DLR (Savannah)
Join the Point of Care Ultrasound Interest Group for the 2nd annual Sono-thon Ultrasound Conference. The conference will consist of an introduction to ultrasound and a two-stage competition. The competition will combine ultrasound proficiency with high-yield Step 1 knowledge. This event is a great way to clinically apply what you've learned in medical school and review for your board exams.

There will also be an optional poster competition. The competition will be capped at 10 teams, with three members per group. Small prizes will be award to the winning team.

Direct all questions to Shaquita Greene.
Enhance Your Emotional Intelligence
Research shows that our emotions have a major influence on how our brain functions. When emotions are high, it can cause a decrease in cognitive abilities, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. It is important to understand and manage our emotions, especially in high-pressure workplaces such as hospitals or research labs. The practice of recognizing and managing our emotions and how they affect others is known as emotional intelligence (EI). Daniel Goleman, a science journalist who popularized this term in 1996, divided EI into five parts: self-awareness, self-regulation, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills. Some ways you can enhance your own EI are:
  • Reflect on your own emotions.
  • Be observant of your emotions.
  • Think before you speak.
  • Explore the "why."  
  • Take constructive criticism and learn from it.

Learn more about EI and how you can improve your skills.
MUSM Research Seminar Series: Mental Health of U.S. Latinxs - Acculturative Experiences and the Case of Heterogeneity
March 8 | 1 pm | Virtual
The Office of Research invites you to learn about Dr. Kimberly Roth's research on the epidemiology of mental disorders in Latinx populations within the U.S. The talk will explore the increase of common mental disorders, behavioral disorders, important comorbidities, and how services can address these problems.


Questions about the session can be directed to Dr. Bryant Smalley.
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

Infectious Disease and Immunizations in General Pediatrics
April 9 | 9 am - 2:50 pm | Savannah
The Georgia Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics invites those interested in pediatrics to join them at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront for an all-day seminar discussing infectious diseases and immunizations in general pediatrics. Learn more
Movie Night and Discussion
April 18 | 5 pm | Auditorium (Macon and Savannah) | DLR (Columbus)
MUSM's Office of Student Affairs, in partnership with Pride Alliance, are showing the 2020 Netflix documentary, Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen. Following the film, moderators will hold a discussion with questions and prompts curated by the film's creative team.
Match Day
Friday, March 18 | 11:15 am
Each campus will have its own ceremony.

Hooding
Friday, April 29 | 2 pm
Each campus will have its own ceremony.

Commencement
Saturday, May 7 | 2 pm
Hawkins Arena, University Center
Macon, Georgia
Columbus Class of 2025 fundraiser
Deadline Extended
The 2025 class on the Columbus campus is hosting a fundraiser to help raise money for Doctor Prom. Items for sale range from $20 - $40. View all available items here.

Direct all questions to Samantha Van Dyke Johnson.
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