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.
Columbus Expansion Construction Updates
With the brick walls near completion and the roof installation underway, the new School of Medicine building continues to take shape in Columbus! As construction advances on our riverfront campus, our faculty and staff have now moved into the temporary space, where they will welcome the inaugural class of 30 first-year MD students starting this coming August.
Dr. Barkin Contributes to Climate for Health Blog
How does extreme weather affect a child's mental health? Dr. Jennifer Barkin shares some of her findings related to this question in an article for the Climate for Health blog. Her research is focused on the effect of extreme weather events on maternal and children's mental health.
Pediatric Medical Student Research Forum
The 7th Annual Pediatric Research Forum for medical students is taking place in Orlando, FL, on September 4, 2021 in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The forum is a great opportunity for all medical students to share their research with peers.

Submission deadline: June 4
Writing Opportunity
Contribute to rural health literacy by submitting an article for our monthly column in the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin!
Volunteers Needed for Farmers Market in Eatonton
Volunteer at the Harmony Park Farmers Market in Eatonton, GA to help improve health literacy in rural communities! Volunteer shifts are Saturday morning from 7:45am until 12pm on:
  • June 26 slots filled, thank you!
  • July 31
  • August 28
  • September 25
See the planned activities on the sign up form below.
Contact Katherine Lybarger for more information.
HRSA Maternal Health Webinar
June 22 | 12 pm - 1 pm
The Health Resources and Services Administration invites you to a webinar on substance use disorder and pregnancy. Topics covered include:
  • HRSA’s Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
  • Maternal and Fetal Effects of Substance Use During Pregnancy
  • Signs of and Treatments for Substance Use During Pregnancy
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