This Week at MUSM

Congratulations to the New Alpha Omega Alpha Inductees

Congratulations to our junior medical students (Class of 2024), residents, alumni, and faculty inductees on their recent induction into the medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA). Membership is given to those with a commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service. View the full list of inductees.

Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Community Health Fairs

May 13 | 8 am - 3 pm | Schley County

May 20 | 11 am - 2 pm | Meriwether County

June 15 | 11 am - 2 pm | Twiggs County

The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center is hosting a series of health fairs in rural communities across Georgia and needs medical students to lead teddy bear clinics and other health demonstrations. We appreciate when students from the area serve in their home counties, but encourage everyone to participate.

Contact Amanda Livingston at the GRHIC to volunteer.

Bagels with the Deans

April 19 | 10 - 11 am | Atrium (Macon)

The Macon campus deans invite all Macon students to join them for Bagels with the Deans in the second-floor atrium.

As we get closer to the end of the school year, we have several events coming up to honor and celebrate our graduating class of 2023.

Class of 2023 Grad Spotlight

The Den is looking for 2023 graduates to highlight in its annual Graduate Spotlight feature. Learn more and complete the form.

Important Dates

AΩA/GHHS Induction

May 1 | 5 pm | Virtual

Inaugural Graduate Program Hooding Ceremony

May 3 | 2 pm | AUD (Macon)

Graduates should arrive by 1 pm and report to the Distance Learning Room.

MD Hooding Ceremony

May 4 | 2 pm | St. Francis Hospital Auditorium (COL) | AUD (MAC) | AUD (SAV)

Graduates should arrive by 1 pm for rehearsal.

Commencement

May 6 | 2 pm | Hawkins Arena - Macon Campus

Graduates should arrive by 10 am for rehearsal.

2023 Commencement Information

Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 6, in Hawkins Arena, located in the University Center on the Macon campus. It will begin promptly at 2:00 pm.

Bus transportation will be available for Columbus and Savannah students. To reserve a spot, please email Tiffany Borel by April 19.

Check-in for students will start at 10:00 am in the Intramural courts. Doors will open at 1:00 pm to allow time for guests to arrive and take their seats. Please encourage your guests to be seated no later than 1:45 pm.

2023 Commencement Student Guide

Email Signature Format

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