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.
COVID-19: Updated Event Policies
Due to increasing cases of COVID-19, Mercer University Campus Life has announced updated event policies. All departments, programs, and student groups hosting events are expected to comply with these policies. Contact your student affairs office if you have any questions.
Welcome, Anna Dunson!
The Skelton Medical Libraries are pleased to welcome our new librarian, Anna Dunson, to the Columbus campus. Ms. Dunson is the Assistant Director of the Skelton Medical Libraries. She received a BA in English Language and Literature from Columbus State University and her MLIS in Librarianship from Valdosta State University. Ms. Dunson has served in various library positions and her most recent role was as the Library Director at the Peterson Air Force Base Library in Colorado Springs, Colorado.   
Social Media as a Resident, Medical Student, and Beyond
Please join NEJM Resident 360 for a discussion about the opportunities and associated risks of social media usage as a resident and beyond. This ongoing discussion is active now through September 1.

Class of 2024 Summer Research
In order to identify student research opportunities, head of student research Gretchen Bentz, PhD, is asking for all MS2s who completed research projects outside of MUSM during the summer to share the details via this form.
National Hispanic Health Foundation Scholarship
The National Hispanic Health Foundation’s (NHHF) Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship application is open now through September 24.

Bear Health Educators
The Bear Health Educators (BEH) program is inviting medical students to speak to the BEH class on November 9 at 5pm about the effects of tobacco, nicotine, and vaping. BEH trains undergrads to help their fellow students maintain healthy habits in college. Please email Dr. Carol Bokros or Dr. Nichole Casaceli to learn more and volunteer.
Interreligious Dialogue: Religion and Health
Dr. Robert N. Nash of the McAfee School of Theology and Dr. Brian Childs would like to host a meeting of medical and theological students to discuss the relationship between religion and health. They are working to determine a date and time. The event will be held via Zoom on a Tuesday afternoon in September or October. Email Dr. Childs if you are interested and can be available on a Tuesday between 1:30 and 3:30pm. This invitation is open to all medical students. This event may be used as a basis for a more formal relationship between the medical school and school of theology. While voluntary, a student can note participation on their CV.
Peer Review Schedules
The Fall 2021 peer review schedules for block 1 and block 3 are linked below. All review sessions will be held via Zoom.

House Advisory Meeting
August 31 | 5 pm EST
Join the first house advisory meeting of the year! This laidback meeting will include icebreakers, social time, and Q&As with upperclassmen. All MD students are welcome, but M1s and M2s are strongly encouraged to attend. Each house will meet in a designated location on your respective campus.
Bioethics and Medical Humanities Faculty Candidates
September 1 | 12 pm EST
September 8 | 12 pm EST
Please join the Bioethics and Medical Humanities Department for a series of presentations by candidates for a faculty position in bioethics and medical humanities on the Macon campus. Every presentation will use the same Zoom link.
White Coat Ceremony
September 11 | 10 am EST
Join us for the Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony where they will be welcomed into the medical community donning their first white coats. One ceremony will be held for all three campuses at Hawkins Arena in Macon.
MUSM Research Seminar Series
September 14 | 1 pm EST
Join Jacqueline McGinty, PhD, director of the Medical University of South Carolina Brain Research Institute, as she presents her latest findings from her lab regarding the neuroscience of drug-seeking behaviors.

The series presents cutting-edge research conducted both internal and external to MUSM. Contact Dr. Bryant Smalley, Associate Dean for Research, with any questions.

ACP Women in Medicine Webinar
September 14 | 3 pm EST
In a webinar open to ACP members, Susan Hingle, MD, MACP, FRCP, FAMWA, explores the impact of gender inequity in medicine, the importance of inclusion and gender equity, and strategies for recognizing and addressing gender inequalities in medicine.

Update on Hospital Medicine Conference
October 1-2
Using evidence-based medicine, this conference provides efficient updates on hospital medicine that you can implement into your daily practice. Join this educational weekend with physicians, APPs, RNs, fellows, residents, and students!
MD Class of 2024 Fundraiser
The MD Class of 2024 Student Council in Savannah is selling MUSM merch to raise funds for their events and activities. Their custom online shop is open through September 14.
Medical Library Resources
In addition to providing a collection of print and online biomedical books and journals, the medical librarians are available to help you find and access the best resources for your query.
Rutgers Pediatric Residency URM Virtual Open House
Aug 30 | 6 pm EST

University of Washington Virtual Diversity Recruitment Town Hall
Aug 31 | 6 - 8 pm PDT

Carolinas Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Virtual Open House
Sept 9 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm EST

Beaumont Health (Royal Oak, MI) EM Meet and Greet
Sep 15 | 7 pm EST

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