2024 Joint Research Conference Awards

Thank you to all the students, staff and faculty who participated in our annual joint research conference. The research committee was truly impressed with the quality of the work from all the presenters. For each campus, the research committee has selected one winner for oral presentations, as well as winners for poster presentations in each category: Clinical Research, Biomedical Research, Epidemiology, and Medical Education. Congratulations to these winners!

Learn more at the Joint Research Conference Webpage

See the 2024 JRC Award Winners

2024 Jocelyn A. Rankin Award for Student Excellence in Library Research

Please join us in congratulating Hannah Lachmayr, MS-2 as this year’s Rankin Award recipient for the project submission entitled “The sphingomyelinase D of spider venom and simple methods to detect production of its signature cyclic ceramide phosphate.” In the submitted materials and essay, Hannah demonstrated outstanding proficiency in the use of the collections, services, and resources of Skelton Medical Libraries as well as exceptional information-seeking skills. Hannah will receive a $250 check. The following students received Honorable Mentions for their submitted projects:

  • Saadia Akram, MS-3 and Zubair Akram, MS-4 – “A complication of flu leading to mediastinitis in a patient with Class III obesity”
  • Anna Smith, MS-2 – “Physician perspectives on compassionate care”
  • Julia Stager, MS-2; William Clifton, MS-3; and Emily Clifton, MS-3 – “Prevention of oronasal fistula formation in palatoplasty with acellular dermal matrix: a systematic review and meta-analysis”


Learn more about the Rankin Library Research Award

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Scholarships

Applications for both the Children's Rural Pediatric and Children's Rural Family Therapy Scholarships are now open! Visit the webpages or contact Director of Special Programs, Terri Walker for more information: walker_ea@mercer.edu.

Special Programs Virtual Info Sessions

Nov 11 | 5:30 pm | Virtual

Nov 18 | 5:30 pm | Virtual

The Office of Special Programs will hold two information sessions via Zoom covering MUSM's different rural health care scholarship programs. Registration Link

Rural Georgia Senior Scholarship

MUSM is offering a one-time service-cancelable scholarship for MD Class of 2025 graduates who plan to live and practice primary care in a medically underserved rural Georgia county after completing residency. The scholarship amount will be based on the number of qualified applicants selected. The deadline to apply is Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Learn More and Apply

Rural Physician Recruitment Fair

Nov 15 | 3 pm - 6 pm | Macon

The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center and the State Office of Rural Health are hosting a series of recruitment fairs on our campuses for physicians seeking positions in Georgia’s rural counties. Come meet rural hospitals and practices seeking physicians and find your future practice! Bring copies of your updated CV. For questions, please contact Harvey Moody: moody_h@georgiaruralhealth.org.

Maternal Health Observership Program graduates exhibit research at federal summit

Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center Maternal Health Observership Program graduates presented their research projects at the Georgia Maternal Health Summit held on Sept. 24.

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School of Medicine announces 2024 Nathan Deal Scholars

MUSM recently recognized 10 new Nathan Deal Scholars for the 2024-25 academic year, and honored the more than 100 current scholars and graduates.

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Dr. Alice House named 2024 Sandra Dunagan Deal Rural Service Fellow

Dr. Alice Aumann House received the 2024 Sandra Dunagan Deal Rural Service Fellow award, established by MUSM to honor former first lady of Georgia Sandra Deal.

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Faculty and Staff Notables

The following faculty were featured in The Den's November Faculty and Staff Notables. Join us in congratulating all those featured on their accomplishments!

  • Dr. Yahya A. Acar
  • Dr. Jennifer Barkin
  • Be-Atrice Cunningham
  • Dr. Tony Gryffin
  • Dr. David Hollar
  • Dr. Gabriela C. Jacob
  • Dr. Edward C. Klatt
  • Dr. Anthony J. Kondracki
  • Dr. Angabin Matin
  • Dr. Kimberly McElveen
  • Dr. Ilana Chefetz-Menaker
  • Dr. Manish Mishra
  • Dr. Maurice M. Solis

News and Notables Submissions 

Do you have an event to promote or achievement to share? Let us know what you're up to for a chance to be featured in the newsletter, on campus lobby screens, on our social media channels, or even an article in The Den. Send activity details with photos to Katherine Lybarger at lybarger_km@mercer.edu.

Diwali, Festival of Lights

Oct 29 - Nov 2

Diwali, one of India's most celebrated festivals, is observed on the 15th day of the Hindu luni-solar month of Kartik. This year, the main day of festivities took place on Oct. 31 and Nov 1. Often referred to as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali spans five days and is associated with themes of happiness, wealth, prosperity, and warmth. Lighting the lamp of knowledge within us means to understand and reflect upon the significance of each theme and bring those thoughts into our daily lives. Learn more


First Generation Student Day

November 8

In 2017, The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-Generation Student Success launched the inaugural First-Generation College Celebration. Being a "first-gen" college student means being the first in your immediate family to attend and graduate from college or university. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) estimates that 12.4% of 2021-2022 matriculants to MD-granting medical schools are first-generation college students, up from 10.8% in 2018-2019. The AAMC provides resources such as academic, professional development, emotional, and financial resources aimed to support first generation medical students. The chart below demonstrates that MUSM consistently welcomes more first generation medical students than the average medical school. Use November 8 to better understand the barriers plaguing higher education and the support necessary for this critical and resilient population to continue thriving.

Fostering Civil Discourse: How Do We Talk About Issues That Matter?

Nov 19 | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Macon Campus - Presidents Dining Room

Mercer University Center for Leadership, Ethics and Service is hosting a panel discussion on civil discourse and engaging difference. Led by Mercer Faculty, this interdisciplinary discussion will include personal and professional beliefs, theories of knowledge acquisition and values as they relate to engaging in civil discourse.

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Rural Health Care Ethics ECHO: Organ Donation & Transplantation

Nov 20 | 12 - 1 pm | Virtual

Dec 4 | 12 - 1 pm | Virtual

In this Project ECHO series hosted by the GRHIC, MUSM bioethics professors and medical students will present important ethical topics in organ donation and transplantation, including xenotransplants and pregnant organ donors.

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MUSM Student Calendar

Stay up to date on campus events, interest group meetings, and more with MUSM's student calendar.

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