This Week at MUSM

2022 White Coat Ceremony

Congratulations to the MD Class of 2026, who received their white coats and recited the Hippocratic Oath along with MUSM faculty during a special ceremony on Saturday. The full photo gallery will be available in next week's newsletter and a video recording will be available to the our website this week.

Columbus Campus Blood Drive

September 28 | 2 - 6 pm | Large Classroom (Columbus)

MUSM student, Kohen Newsome in partnership with the Red Cross is hosting a blood drive event on the Columbus campus. If you are interested in donating, schedule your appointment. You can also download the blood donor app for a quicker process.

Contact Kohen Newsome with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE: MUSM at the Georgia National Fair

October 6 - 16 | 10 am - 9 pm

Experience the fun of the fair while sharing the importance of our mission with Georgians coming from all over our great state! Student volunteers will give blood pressure checks, with special days for teddy bear clinics. All volunteers will get a free t-shirt and free entry to the fair.

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Excellence in Library Research Award

Deadline | October 7

The Skelton Medical library is now accepting applications for the 2022 Jocelyn A. Rankin Student Excellence in Library Research Award. Students currently enrolled in any of the MUSM programs across all MUSM campuses are invited to apply. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 7,2022.

The purpose of the award is to highlight library research. If you have utilized any of the medical library’s resources or services to complete any projects while a student, we encourage you to apply.

You do NOT have to have a completed project to be eligible for this award. View the complete list of application criteria, eligibility, and forms here.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Evaluation Rubric that the Evaluation Committee uses to review submissions. Questions and submissions can be directed to Jennifer Dawson.

Eat, Sleep, Move: What Is Mindfulness All About?

September 15 | 12 - 1 pm | Virtual

Learn more about mindfulness in this month's wellness session. Dr. Robert Hodge will help you better understand mindfulness and speak on the benefits of practicing it in your everyday lives.

Zoom link

Meeting ID: 823 832 2808

Handling Each Other With Care

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day is Saturday, September 17. On this day, current and future physicians are encouraged to start conversations and break down stigmas around mental health, take time to recognize warning signs, and learning how to approach fellow colleagues who may be at risk. Dr. Mark Greenawald dives deeper into the importance of looking out for your peers and how to reach out if you notice signs in his article.

Read the article

Mercer professor part of team that discovered ancient crocodile species

A Mercer University School of Medicine professor is part of a research team that has discovered two new species of ancient crocodiles in Africa. Dr. Francis Kirera, associate professor of anatomy and former curator of hominid paleontology at the National Museums of Kenya, is a co-author of a study.

North Face Merchandise Order

The Macon class of 2025 are selling MUSM branded The North Face jackets and vest. Prices range from $90-$100. The deadline to order is September 14.

Contact Skyler Slater with any questions.

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Bagels With The Dean

September 27 | 10 - 11 am | Atrium (Columbus)

Stop by and grab a bagel or other breakfast snack, and chat with your campus dean!

National Primary Care Week

October 3 - 7 | All campuses

National Primary Care Week (NPCW) is an annual event hosted by the American Medical Student Association. In honor of NPCW, the School of Medicine will host events throughout the week designed to help highlight the importance and opportunities available in primary care. More information to come.

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

Southeast Health Residency Programs Meet and Greet

September 15 | 7 - 8 pm EST | Virtual

September 22 | 7 - 8 pm EST | Virtual

Year IV medical students are invited to the Southeast Health's Internal Medicine and Transitional Year meet and greet. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the programs at Southeast Health and ask questions to current residents.

Learn more

Fall-ing into Residency

September 17 | 12 - 3 pm | Moultrie

Join Georgia South GME for a fun and informational meet and greet to learn more about their family medicine and psychiatry residency programs. Contact Victoria Gallagher to RSVP.

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Prisma Health Columbia Psychiatry Virtual Open House

September 20 | 6 - 8 pm | Virtual

Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine-Columbia's general psychiatry residency program invites students to their virtual information session. The session will feature a Q&A panel discussion with program leaders and current residents.

Learn more

LMSA Residency Fair

September 23 | 5 - 9 pm | Virtual

September 24 | 10 am - 6 pm | Virtual

The LMSA is hosting a free, two-day residency fair for year III and IV medical students to meet with various residency program representatives.

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