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.
Black History in Medicine: Dr. Dyer’s Legacy in Macon
Dr. Crawford Wilfred Earnest Dyer was a native of Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. He attended Howard University and earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in 1915. Dr. Dyer opened offices in Macon, where he later founded St. Luke's Hospital in 1928. Dr. Dyer opened the hospital primarily because local Black doctors were not able to practice at the Macon Hospital due to racist policies of the time. Once the Macon Hospital became integrated, African Americans could branch out to other areas, leading to St. Luke’s closing in 1963. Dr. Dyer’s legacy will always be remembered as an immense contribution toward the progress of the African American community in Macon.
Black History Month Trivia
Week four of our Black History Month weekly trivia quiz is now up! If this is your first week or your fourth, you can still participate for a chance to win a prize.

Check your inbox to see the answers, and winners for last week's quiz.

The fourth quiz closes Thursday, February 24 at 5 pm. Correctly answer this week's quiz to be entered into the prize drawing. Answers, winners, and the grand prize winner will be released Monday, February 28.
The Necessity of Health Professionals in the African American Community
For Black History Month, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion invited Dr. Jeffrey K. Coleman, Deputy Chief Diversity Officer of Kennesaw State University, to speak on the importance of having health professionals in African American communities.

If you were unable to attend the event you can watch part of the recorded speech here.

Passcode: BLKHist2022!
SNMA Fundraiser
Deadline | March 4, 2022
MUSM’s Savannah SNMA group will be hosting a fundraiser to help finance events this semester. Items for sale range from $10 -$25 and include:
  • MUSM license plate
  • MUSM mug
  • 2021 - 2022 SNMA chapter diversity t-shirt

If you are interested in purchasing any items from the list, please fill out this google form and send all monies via Venmo to @savsnmatreasurer by March 4.
Dos and Don’ts for Student Fundraisers
Below is a list of examples of do's and don'ts when using MUSM's nameplates and marks for student fundraisers. Contact Jennifer Nelson in the Marketing and Communications Department if you have any questions or need the authorized nameplate.
Dos for Logo Usage
  • Do review the branding standards before designing your merchandise.
  • Do use the Mercer University School of Medicine approved nameplate.
  • Do use approved colors.
Don'ts for Logo Usage
  • Don’t use the School’s seal. Use of the seal is restricted to official documents, publications and materials associated with the Office of the Dean or for purposes approved by the President.
  • Don’t replace the approved typeface with any other typeface.
  • Don’t combine the School’s nameplate with other logos or marks.
  • Don’t redesign, redraw, modify, distort or alter the proportions of the nameplate.
AAMC 2022 Graduation Questionnaire (GQ)
On Monday, February 14, each student in the class of 2022 was sent a private, unique link to the GQ from gq@aamc.org. The GQ is voluntary but the information you provide is critical to MUSM's success. Please take time to fill out the survey. If at least 105 people complete the survey, 50 students of the class of 2022 will be randomly selected to win $50 cash.
Bears Exploring Academic Medicine (BEAM)
BEAM will give current students an opportunity to learn about careers in academic medicine such as how to become a medical school professor, clinical preceptor, grant-funded researcher, or dean. BEAM also provides students with first-hand opportunities to develop effective teaching skills that will prove useful both in academia and in the clinic. After successful completion, students will receive a certificate and cords at graduation.
 
Students can learn more about BEAM by self-enrolling into the BEAM Canvas site or by contacting Dr. Peter Huwe.
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Community Health Fairs
March 5 | 11 am - 2 pm | Tennille, GA
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 of Medicine and help increase health literacy in rural Georgia. Contact Morgan Williams at the GRHIC if you have any questions.
2022 MUSM Research Awards Nominations Deadline Extended
Nominations for the 2022 MUSM Research Awards have been extend. As a reminder, the three awards categories are:
  • Excellence in Faculty Research
  • Excellence in Student Research
  • Excellence in Research Mentoring
 
Nominations will be now accepted until Monday, March 7, 2022.
 
Direct any questions to Dr. Bryant Smalley, Associate Dean for Research.
Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest
Deadline | March 12
Medical and nursing students are invited to illustrate an experience where they or a team member worked to ensure that humanism was at the core of care. Winners receive monetary awards of $1,000, $500 and $250, and essays are published in Academic Medicine and The Journal of Professional Nursing.

To learn more and view this year's essay prompt click here. 
AMA Speaker Event Featuring Dr. Jacqueline Fincher
February 24 | 12 pm | ECR (Macon) | Virtual (All campuses)
The AMA and MUSM’s IMiG are hosting Jacqueline Fincher, MD, former president of the American College of Physicians, to talk with students and faculty about her work on advancing the Affordable Care Act and how you can get involved in advocacy early. All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a free 2022 First Aid Book.

Meeting ID: 925 868 0472
Password: 074420
PHR Student Advisory Board Educational Series: SGV on a Global Scale
February 23 | 6 - 7 pm | Virtual
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) student advisory board is hosting an educational series about what medical students and advocates should know to support victims of sexual and gender-based violence. PHR certification is available upon completion of entire series.

Seminars may be viewed live or as pre-recorded lectures. Learn more on the PHR student website.
Hands-on Telehealth: The Business of Medicine Series
February 24 | 6:15 - 7:15 pm | Virtual
Georgia Partnership for Telehealth will provide an interactive demonstration of how rural physicians meet the needs of their patients with a practical demonstration of Sickle Cell Disease management and a discussion of how telehealth is used for school-based care.

Meeting ID: 445 761 9071
Please edit your profile to show your name before entering the Zoom meeting.
Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage Regional Meeting
March 12 | 6 pm | Columbus
The Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI) Columbus regional meeting will be Saturday, March 12.The dinner will take place in the Cunningham Center in Columbus. MUSM students who would like to attend should email Dr. Katey Hughes by February 25. 
LMSA Southeast Conference
February 25 - 27 | 7 pm | Virtual
Please join the MUSM Latino Medical Student Association Chapter as they host the 2022 LMSA Southeastern Regional Conference. This year's conference theme is “El Futuro Depende Del Presente” (The future depends on the present). The conference will have premedical, and medical student-centered programming, focusing on physician and healthcare-related topics. Sessions of interest to resident physicians will be offered as well.
Student Pride Alliance
March 4 | 2 pm | Virtual
The Student Pride Alliance will be a cross campus chance for connection and community. They will hold monthly meeting on the first Friday of each month at 2 pm. If you are interest in joining the Pride Alliance, or want more information, fill out this short survey.

Meeting ID: 938 1644 7648
Passcode : Pride2022
Bears Prepare to Get Outta Here
March 21 | 10 am - 3 pm
Auditorium (Macon and Savannah)
DLR (Columbus)
Mark your calendar for the Class of 2022 Exit Session where you will receive a financial planning session, complete mandatory exit paperwork and surveys, and enjoy outdoor games and fun. Lunch will be provided. This session is mandatory for all graduating seniors.
Match Day
Friday, March 18 | 11:15 am
Each campus will have its own ceremony.

Hooding
Friday, April 29 | 2:00 pm
Each campus will have its own ceremony.

Commencement
Saturday, May 7 | 2:00 pm
Hawkins Arena - University Center, Macon
Important Reminder for Ordering Regalia
The deadline for ordering regalia is April 4, 2022. To place an order, visit Herff Jones. All orders will be shipped to your home address.
This Week@MUSM is the official student newsletter of the Mercer University School of Medicine. Visit our website to learn more or view past issues.