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.
A Thanksgiving Message from President Underwood
Holiday Breaks Emergency/Urgency Procedure
As we look forward to taking some time off for the holidays, the Deans of Student Affairs wanted to let you know that we understand that student issues and concerns do not stop for the holidays, so we don’t either. Some Fourth Year MD students are on rotations during this time and we understand that problems may arise there as well.
 
We want you to know how to reach us if you need us over the upcoming breaks and strongly encourage you to put all of our cell phone numbers into your phone now in case you need them later.

Feel free to reach out to any of us if you need us for any issue. If it is not related to student affairs then we will get you in contact with the right person.
We hope you have a relaxing, fun, and safe holiday season.

Your Associate Deans of Student Affairs
Macon
Office: 478-301-2531
Cell: 478-228-7678
Savannah
Office: 912-721-8146
Cell: 912-657-7510
Columbus
Office: 706-223-5179
Cell: 478-258-1573
University Religious Observance Policy
Mercer University is respectful of the religious practices of members of the student body.

Students who will be absent from class for religious observances must confer with their instructor(s) regarding the date of the absence at the beginning of each semester or session, or at least two (2) weeks prior to the dates of the absence.

The disposition of missed assignments will be arranged between instructor and student.
If a mutually satisfactory solution is not reached, the right to establish a reasonable alternative is reserved by the instructor.

Students who feel that their academic performance will be compromised by the alternative assignment/examination timetable may ask that the instructor’s dean review the instructor’s decision.
Hanukkah Begins November 28
We're wishing all our students and their families who observe this holiday a very happy Hanukkah. May you all rejoice in the light and love of this holiday season.
South Georgia Medical Center’s Internal Medicine Residency
Apply to the newest MUSM-affiliated residency program in Valdosta. Applications are open on ERAS now through November 30.
St Francis Emory Healthcare Columbus Joining the 2022 Match
St. Francis Emory Healthcare has announced the first internal medicine residency program in the Columbus area. The ERAS recruitment process will start after accreditation is approved on January 23.

Contact program director Dr. Anupa Rai for more information.
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians Recognizes Dr. Bonzo Reddick as its 2021 Family Physician of the Year
Dr. Bonzo Reddick accepted his GAFP Family Physician of the Year award during the GAFP's Annual Meeting on November 12. Congratulations again to this much-deserved recognition of Dr. Reddick's dedication to serving our community. Learn more
Physicians for Human Rights Fundraiser
Physicians for Human Rights is launching a fall merch order to raise funds for the MUSM chapter to help us with supplies for glucose and BP checks at the Brookdale Warming Center and Daybreak in Macon. The funds will also support other MUSM PHR events and initiatives. To purchase, send $30 per sweatshirt (plus shipping if applicable) to the PHR Venmo account: @PHR_MUSM

Georgia Rural EM Conference
February 19 - 20 | MUSM Savannah
The Georgia College of Emergency Physicians will hold its annual conference on the Savannah campus. MUSM students can register for free. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Diversity Nights with the University of New Mexico School of Medicine
December 1 | 6 pm
UNM School of Medicine invites all medical students, those who are underrepresented in medicine, or anyone who would like to learn more about the diverse people and programs at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. RSVP here and you will be emailed a Zoom link. For more information, click here or contact GMEoffice@salud.unm.edu.
Child Injury Prevention Program
The T4CIP program is for students interested in pediatrics and learning about child injury prevention, health behavior change, communication, and advocacy. Participants will plan and engage in two Days of Action at their own institution and help plan related events across the country. Application deadline: November 28

House Advising Toy Drive
Participate in MUSM's first annual toy drive benefitting Toys for Tots! Each house will compete to see who can donate the most toys. Place your donation of a new, packaged but unwrapped toy in the boxes found on each campus. Every donation added to your house's box will be worth 5 points. Totals will be tallied daily. Donations will be accepted through the end of November. Contact your Student Affairs office with questions.
Annual Medical Student Ethics Conference Call for Submissions
The sixth annual MSEC is the only national conference that fully focuses on the ethical challenges faced by medical students on their path to becoming a physician. The organization committee invites students to submit abstracts for oral presentations on the ethical issues that a medical student faces. This year's theme is solidarity in healthcare. Email submissions to bioethics@amc.edu by December 15.
The best abstract presentation will win $200.
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