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. |
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The Skelton Medical library is now accepting applications for the 2021 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, April 16, 2021.
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.
Application Components:
- Cover Sheet
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Mentor Statement of Support Form
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Structured Abstract (200-300 words)
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Completed Research Project. Examples of potential research projects include: original research papers, lab or clinical research investigations, poster and oral paper presentations, theses, annotated bibliographies, case reports, community health needs assessments, published articles, etc. Research completed as part of your curriculum is allowed as long as you demonstrate that you have utilized library resources and/or services.
- Bibliography/Reference List
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Reflective Essay (500-750 words)
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. |
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Climate Change and Clinical Practice CME Event
Save the date for this half-day symposium on April 28, 2021 on climate change and clinical practice! This CME event will convene clinicians, hospital leaders, health professionals, and students for a series of short, engaging lectures and panel discussions on the clinical practice implications of climate change as well as strategies for addressing climate-associated practice and care delivery challenges. Dr. Jennifer Barkin, Associate Professor of Community Medicine in Macon, will be speaking on Maternal/Child mental health in connection to extreme weather events and climate change. The full agenda and registration link will be available soon.
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MUSM Office of Research Grantwriting Series: "Grantwriting 101"
March 16 | 12 pm
Join Jacob C. Warren, PhD, MBA, CRA, for an introduction to and overview of the grantwriting process. Intended for new grantwriters, this session will discuss grants terminology, federal grant mechanisms and other common sources of funding, typical grant components, and provide an introduction to the grant review process.
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GAFP Family Medicine Live
A series of Family Medicine webinars hosted by GAFP featuring Dr. Mary Mier and other residency program faculty.
March 17 | 7 - 8 pm EST
Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
Mary Mier, DO - Memorial Health University Medical Center Family Medicine Residency - Savannah
Tips for the Match
Viktoria Nurpreisov, MD - Wellstar Atlanta Family Medicine Residency
March 24 | 7 - 8 pm EST
Resilience and Wellness
Emily Herndon, MD and Stephanie Lam, MD - Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine
Virtual Residency Interviews
George Brown, MD - Wellstar Atlanta Family Medicine Residency
March 31 | 7 - 8 pm EST
Family Medicine Career Options
Jody Bahnmiller-Brasil, MD - Northeast Georgia Medical Center Family Medicine Residency
UltraSound
Kelly Culbertson, MD - Floyd Family Medicine Residency Program, Rome
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Army Medicine Career Event
March 18 | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The US Army is hosting a virtual career fair for 4th year medical students and residents. Learn about the financial incentives and other perks of practicing in the US Army Medical Corps and US Army Reserve.
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AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum
March 25 | 1 - 4 pm EST
The Careers in Medicine® program is piloting a virtual specialty forum to provide equitable access to specialty exposure, where medical students can view resources, chat with specialty representatives and AAMC staff, as well as attend live presentations with Q&A.
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MU Health Fair Macon
April 6 | 11 am - 2 pm | Cruz Plaza
MU is hosting a campus health fair open to all students and employees. Join us to learn about local health organizations and get important health screenings.
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Planning is underway for the Class of 2021 ceremonies and events. Click here for details.
Match Day
ALL CAMPUSES
Friday, March 19 | 11 am
Each campus will have its own ceremony.
Honors Ceremony
COLUMBUS
Friday, March 19 | Following Match
First Baptist Church
SAVANNAH
Thursday, March 25 | 2 pm
Campus Auditorium
MACON
Friday, March 26 | 2 pm
Campus Auditorium
Hooding Ceremony
ALL CAMPUSES
Friday, April 30 | 2 pm
Each campus will have its own ceremony.
Commencement Ceremony
ALL CAMPUSES
Saturday, May 8 | 2 pm
Hawkins Arena
University Center
Macon, GA
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Thank You, COVID Testing and Student Health Team!
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MUSM showed the Mercer Medicine COVID-19 Testing Unit and Student Health Centers in Atlanta and Macon appreciation for the hard work they've been doing over the past year. The MUSM Student Affairs and Student Wellness program offered goodie bags and Mercer Medicine created special t-shirts as small tokens of our immense gratitude. |
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Memorial Health Children's Hospital of Savannah Now Open!
The new Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital of Savannah opened this week. The facility includes the only dedicated pediatric emergency department in Savannah and the only children's hospital in Southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Other services include PICU, pediatric induction rooms, and 14 pediatric specialty units.
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In Memoriam: Dr. David Byck
A dear friend of Mercer University, Dr. David Byck passed away earlier this month. His significant contributions to the development of MUSM's campus in Savannah were much appreciated and his enthusiasm and good humor will be greatly missed.
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