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2024 Student Ambassadors
Last month, each campus welcomed its newest class of Student Ambassadors and held its induction pinning ceremony. Congratulations to all the inductees! View all the new ambassadors.
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All class of 2024 Mercer medical students match to residency programs on Match Day | MUSM celebrated the 2024 National Residency Match Day on March 15 at all three of its campuses, Macon, Savannah, and Columbus. | | | |
School of Medicine student wins prize for his 'biological spacesuit' at NASA workshop | Fourth-year medical student Sean Jackewicz won first place in a NASA poster competition for a project judges deemed most innovative and likely to enable human exploration of space. | | | |
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Class of 2025 Virtual Residency Fair
April 10 | 1 - 6 pm | Virtual
MUSM will host a virtual residency fair; all third—and second-year students are welcome to attend. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about residency programs and speak with program directors, coordinators, residents, and Mercer alumni. Programs for the following specialties will be participating:
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pathology
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Surgery
- Radiology
- Urology
More information about the virtual fair will be sent out this week.
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SGMC Health Info Session
April 3 | 12 - 1 pm | LRC 202 (Macon)
Learn more about South Georgia Medical Center’s (SGMC) Internal Medicine Program in Valdosta, from Dr. Joseph Hayes, the program's medical director. Lunch will be provided for those who register by noon on April 2.
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2024 Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, a solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. While Georgia is not in the path of totality, we should still be able to view a partial eclipse, weather permitting. The eclipse is projected to begin at 2 pm and last until 4 pm, with the maximum sun coverage at 3:05 pm.
If you are interested in viewing the eclipse, a limited number of direct viewing eclipse glasses will be available for pick up at each campus. Regular sunglasses are not safe for viewing the eclipse, and you should not try to look directly at the sun, regardless of its brightness, without proper protection.
Learn more about how to safely view the eclipse
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Rural Pediatric Continuing Education Conference
May 17 | 9 am - 4 pm | Presidents Dining Room (Macon)
The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center will host a free in-person, full-day continuing education conference focused on fostering innovation in rural pediatric care. Topics include:
- Telehealth Specialty Care in Rural Georgia
- Addressing Disparities in Hearing Health Care
- Pediatric Endocrinology—Innovations in Managing Obesity
- Sleep Medicine: Bridging Gaps in Care for Sleep Challenges
- Pediatric Provider Panel Discussion: Innovative Ways to Address Patient Challenges
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Class of 2027 Merch Sale
The Columbus class of 2027 is currently hosting a MUSM merch sale. Items include hats, T-shirts, rain jackets, and pullovers. Prices range from $17 to $64. The sale will last until the end of April. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Stager.
Order here
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Upcoming Community Health Fairs
April 27 | 10 am - 1 pm | Washington County
July 13 | 9 am - 12 pm | Harris County
The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center is looking for medical students to lead teddy bear clinics, conduct blood pressure checks, and perform other health demonstrations.
If you are interested in volunteering at any of these health fairs, sign up here.
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Special Topics in Rural Health
The Rural Health Sciences Ph.D. program will host several guest lecture events focused on rural health this semester. Each session will start at 9 a.m. in the LRC Commons Room 201 on the Macon campus.
Upcoming Sessions
April 3 | Sarah Schanck
Domestic Violence in Rural Areas and the Role of Family Justice Centers
April 10 | State Office of Rural Health
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Class of 2026 Spring Picnic
April 8 | 12 pm | Large Classroom (Col) | Commons (Mac) | Auditorium (Sav)
Celebrate the end of the year with games, food, and fun!
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Class of 2027 Spring Picnic
April 15 | 12 pm | Large Classroom (Col) | Commons (Mac) | Auditorium (Sav)
Celebrate the end of the year with games, food, and fun!
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Important Dates and Events
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events celebrating our graduating class of 2024!
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Graduate Program Hooding Ceremony
May 1 | 2 pm | Auditorium (Macon)
Doors will open at 1:30 pm. Please encourage your guests to arrive by 1:50 pm as the ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. More details to come.
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
May 2 | 2 pm | St. Francis Hospital Auditorium (Columbus) | Auditorium (Macon) | Auditorium (Savannah)
Doors will open at 1:30 pm. Please encourage your guests to arrive by 1:50 pm as the ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. More details to come.
Commencement Ceremony
May 4 | 2 pm | Hawkins Arena - Macon Campus
Check-in for students will start at 10:00 am in the Intramural Courts. Students should be dressed in their regalia and seated in Hawkins Arena by 10:30 am for instructions. For more information, please view the commencement guide.
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National Walking Day is April 3
In honor of National Walking Day, MUSM's Wellness Committee would like to promote “Wednesday Wellness Walks” throughout April. Starting Wednesday, April 3, through Wednesday, April 24, the committee encourages everyone to get outside and move for at least 30 minutes. If you are interested in participating in this challenge and would like to be paired with other people on your campus to walk with on Wednesday, complete this sign-up form by Tuesday, April 2.
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The Bear Cub-Board Food Pantry
The Wellness Committee on the Macon campus recently opened the 'Bear Cub-Board.' A new initiative aimed at addressing the growing issue of food insecurity on college campuses. This free food pantry is open to all MUSM students, faculty, and staff. Those who are able to donate are asked to bring in nonperishable food items. The pantry is inside the Skelton Medical Library, behind the library classrooms, next to the exterior exit door.
Learn more
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