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.

MUSM Creates Centralized URiM Department MACON/SAVANNAH/COLUMBUS - Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) is restructuring its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to assure effective support in all areas on all campuses. "This is important work, and as we grow we want to assure ... Read more den.mercer.edu

MUSM Announces Faculty Promotions MACON/SAVANNAH/COLUMBUS - Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) recently announced several faculty promotions and staff changes taking effect July 1. "Updating MUSM's organizational structure will position our outstanding faculty and staff... Read more den.mercer.edu

Updates on Residency Specialty Requirements Several residency specialties have issued new requirements for the 2022 season. These requirements are now listed on the ERAS 2022 Participating Specialties and Programs webpage in the ‘ERAS Specialty Information Report’ (located at the top of the page). Students are encouraged to refer to this page throughout the season, as it will be updated as requirements are received. Reminder: A list of specialties that have released recommendations about away rotations can be found on the AAMC’s Specialty Recommendations on Away Rotations for 2021-22 Academic Year page.

3 Ways to Advance Care for Human Trafficking Victims Nearly 90% of human-trafficking victims have contact with a health professional while being trafficked. Learn to better identify and help these patients. Read more from the AMA

June LiM Reading Recommendation List  Catch up on your summer reading with the Pride-themed booklist compiled by the Literature in Medicine (LiM) interest group. Contact Hannah McQueen with any questions.

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2021 Georgia ACP Call for Abstracts The American College of Physicians (ACP) Georgia Chapter Abstract Competition for all Georgia internal medicine residents and medical students is NOW OPEN! Join the ACP for free to submit an abstract before the deadline on July 12. Learn more American Medicine: Call for Cover Art Submissions Academic Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal of the AAMC, is seeking original artwork related to an academic medicine experience for its popular cover art feature. The journal’s new cover design prominently features original artwork, and artists will have an opportunity to submit their work for consideration by an expert panel of reviewers. Submissions will be accepted through July 30. Learn more Volunteers Needed for Farmers Market in Eatonton Volunteer at the Harmony Park Farmers Market to provide health screenings. Volunteer shifts are Saturday morning from 7:45am until 12pm on: July 31 one spot left August 14 new date added August 28 September 25 See the planned activities on the sign up form below. Contact Katherine Lybarger for more information. Sign up L.E.A.D.S. Scholars Application The Learn, Educate, Advocate, Develop, and Serve program (L.E.A.D.S.) is led by the Medical Association of Georgia’s Medical Student Section (MAG-MSS) and is designed to help medical students across the state of Georgia increase their understanding of organized medicine. To join the program, you must be a member of MAG-MSS and complete a short application to the L.E.A.D.S. Scholars program. Learn more and apply

Ophthalmology Residency Info Webinar July 7 | 8 pm Join a webinar guiding students through the 2021-2022 ophthalmology match, hosted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology. Register NGMC Psych Residency Virtual Intro Sessions July 12 | 4 - 6 pm July 19 | 11 am - 1 pm August 11 | 2 - 4 pm August 18 | 3 - 5 pm Drop in and meet the new psychiatry residency team at Northeast Georgia Medical Center! Learn more and register

Inaugural BCMS Virtual VIP Book Club August 11 | 6 - 7:30 pm The Bibb County Medical Society is starting a book club for all its members! The first meeting will discuss Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gawande, MD. Dr. Gawande, a surgery resident at the time of writing this book, describes actual cases, sharing the intuition that leads to correct diagnoses as well as errors that occur despite good and accurate information. Contact bibbphysicians@gmail.com by July 15 to sign up.

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