Hooding and Commencement Photos Available to

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Photos taken by our professional photographers at hooding and commencement are now available. You may view photos that were taken throughout the day, as well as photos of each graduate receiving their diploma.

The video recording is now available on Mercer’s YouTube channel: Watch now.

Columbus Teddy Bear Clinic Donations

Medical students on our Columbus campus are asking for donations of stuffed animals for their Teddy Bear Clinics. These clinics help children overcome their fear of medical offices and foster health literacy in children and their families. Students plan to hold a monthly clinic at various Chattahoochee Valley Library locations. Through your donation, you will be helping to teach children essential health skills in a fun and interactive way. Donations can be dropped off in the Main Atrium. The last day to donate is Wednesday, May 31. If you have any questions or want to get involved, contact Blake Cromie.

MUSM Students' Research Projects Published

Ashlee Dixon, MS2; Maya Handberry, MS2; Brianna Moon, MS2; Lindsay Smith, MS2-ACT Scholar; and Dr. Krista Mincey recently published an article in the Journal of African American Studies. The research paper, Using Nail Salons, Beauty Spas, and Hair Salons for Health Education with Black Women, was an expansion of the students' Summer Scholars research project.

Briana Richardson, MS2; Raymond Johnson, MS2; and Dr. Krista Mincey's article, Understanding the Factors that influence matriculation and Persistence in Black medical students, was recently published in the Frontiers in Medicine Research Journal.

Memorial Health University Medical Center 41^st Annual Research Day

Several MUSM students had the opportunity to present their research at this year's Research Day at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Congratulations to all of these students!

Poster Presentations

Pediatric acute retinal necrosis following superimposed group A strep bacteremia post influenza infection: A case report

Sinead O’Bryant, MS3; Shaquita Greene, MS3; Rebecca McCullough, MD; Michael Bossak, MD

Fetus in fetu in male newborn with intra-abdominal Mass: A case report

Shaquita Greene, MS3; Sabrina Worrell-Fraser, MS3; Jessica Greenwood, MD; Angela Fagiana, MD

The wear phenomena of total hip prostheses

Melanie Valencia, BS

Analyzing the necessity of the “six hour rule” in the acute management of open fractures

Matthew R. Beblowski

The accuracy and precision of robotic total hip arthroplasty compared to conventional total hip arthroplasty

Reagan Williams, BS; Melanie Valencia, BS; David Posas, BS

Oral Presentations

Understanding head CT scan usage amongst adolescent blunt trauma patients treated at adult trauma centers

Laurel A. Parker, BS; Laurie L. Villamor, BS; Lilly Groszman, BS; Laurel Xiang, BA; Deepika Koganti, MD; Randi Smith, MD; Richard Sola Jr., MD

Understanding chest computerized tomography scan usage amongst adolescent blunt trauma patients treated at adult trauma centers  

Lilly Groszman; Kem-Maria McCook, MD; Laurel Xiang; Laurel Parker; Laurie Lynne Villamor; Deepika Koganti, MD; Randi Nicole Smith, MD; Richard Sola Jr., MD  

Books and Models Have Moved

Due to the renovations on the Macon campus in the Skelton library this summer, the reserve collection, national board study book collection, and models have been moved upstairs. The primary reserve books and the national board books are now in the Community Medicine area, while the models can now be found at the entrance to the tutorial hall. 

Please use the Mercer Self-Checkout Meescan app when borrowing and returning books and models. If you have any questions or need help, email the Skelton Medical Library.

MUSM Celebrates Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States. This year, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is highlighting Dr. Joyce Gulle, an Associate Professor at the School of Medicine and an alum of the first graduating MUSM class. Learn more about Dr. Gulle and her medical journey.

AAPI Raffle Drawing

Answer two questions related to the AAPI highlight and be entered into a drawing to win a fantastic prize! You must answer both questions correctly to be entered into the drawing. Prizes will be awarded to one participant from each campus. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, May 24, and winners will be announced on Friday, May 26.

Generational Challenges and Race in Academic Surgery:

An Asian Experience

May 30 | 12 - 1:30pm | Virtual

Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for their Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month speaker event. Don K. Nakayama, MD, the Columbus campus's Senior Associate Dean, will discuss the health challenges AAPI faces today and how you can help bridge the gap.

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 979 038 9963

Beating the Burnout

For most students, summer is the time to relax and unwind from school. However, for those in medical school, summer is a time filled with feelings of mental and physical fatigue. From dedication to residency planning, it's no wonder many medical students start to feel burnt out in May. And while there is no cure for burnout, Year II student Lindsey Duke is sharing her tips for how to lessen the feelings of burnout and stay motivated all summer long in her article.

Read the article

Atrium Health Floyd Sub-I Opportunities 

Deadline | June 1 

Atrium Health Floyd, located in Rome, GA, invites current third-and fourth-year medical students to apply to their sub-internship (Sub-I). During this Sub-I, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in inpatient and outpatient care, along with point-of-care ultrasound exposure in both settings. You will also be able to work with pediatric, obstetric, and adult populations and care for an underserved and diverse patient population. Learn more and apply.

FIRST Webinar: MedLoans® Organizer and Calculator Demo Session

June 8 | 2 pm | Virtual

AAMC's FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) program invites you to its June webinar. This webinar will help current medical students and recent graduates better understand repayment plans and total repayment costs by using the MedLoans® Organizer and Calculator.

Register now

Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Community Health Fairs

July 29 | 9 am - 1 pm | Harris County

September 9 | 10 am - 1 pm | Randolph 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 we encourage everyone to participate.

Contact Amanda Livingston at the GRHIC to volunteer.

Medical Genetics Student Symposium

Emory University School of Medicine's Medical Genetics Interest Group is looking to host a state-wide Medical Genetics Student Symposium. This event will be open to students across Georgia interested in learning more about medical genetics, treating rare/complex diseases, and the importance of genetics in patient care across all specialties. If you would be interested in attending this event, please complete the interest survey. Please note that this is not a registration form, just an initial interest survey.

Bears Prepare Year III Session 2

May 26 | 2 - 4 pm | Virtual 

MD students in the class of 2024 are invited to join the Office of Student Affairs as they discuss:

• Part 2: ERAS and NRMP
• Rising Year 4 Meeting
• Professionalism
• Residency Interview Skills
• And More!

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 973 3247 9068