This Black History Month, we honor the long and continuing legacy of Black Americans in medicine and healthcare. Each campus will host an event featuring speakers on the history of Black physicians. | |
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A Celebration of Black History: Reflections on the history of surgery, pediatrics and ob/gyn
Feb 12 | 12 pm | Campus DLR
Join a tri-campus address followed by a local presentation honoring the contributions of Black Americans in medicine and healthcare. The Columbus event will include a ceremony unveiling the research poster, Tragedy And Healing: The Impact Of Two Black Surgeons In The Jim Crow South, which was the first place winner of the American College of Surgeons 2024 History of Surgery poster contest.
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COLUMBUS
Thomas Brewer, MD and Delmar Edwards, MD, FACS, pioneers for Black physicians in Columbus
Presented by Savanna Banks, Isaiah Ware and Deja Sibert
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MACON
Yameika Head, MD, FAAP, pediatric clinical practice director, Atrium Health Navicent
Presented by Terri Walker
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SAVANNAH
Sharon R. Moses, MD
MUSM Class of 1986, obstetrics/gynecologist, Memorial Health University Medical Center
Presented by Vanessa Wallace-Lonon
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Upcoming pathways events
February 4 TOMORROW | 9 – 11 am | Career Fair | Taylor County High School
February 7 | 9 – 11 am | Richmond Hill HS Campus Visit | MUSM Savannah
March 15 | 9 am – noon | Girl Scout Mini-Med Camp | Houston County
Help inspire the next generation of physicians and health professionals by supporting our pathways events. Volunteer tasks include leading hands-on activities and performing health demonstrations. Learn more and sign up here.
Questions? Contact Be-Atrice Cunningham at Cunningham_b@mercer.edu.
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2025 Maternal Health Observership Program
Rising second-year medical students are invited to apply to the 2025 Maternal Health Observership, taking place June 16 - July 25, 2025. Students will shadow OB/GYN providers in rural Georgia, participate in a journal club and have a chance at research publication. Learn more and apply
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Inaugural Maternal Health Observership Alum Reflects on Program Experience, Matches with OB/GYN Residency | MUSM alumna Dr. Alicia Williams ('24) inspired the launch of the Maternal Health Observership program and went on to match in an OB/GYN residency. | | | | |
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Memorial Health 43rd Annual Research Day
April 25 | Medical Education Auditorium
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 21
Submit your research abstracts by February 21 for a chance to participate in Memorial Health's Annual Research Day. Contact Dr. Eric Shaw with questions.
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Nathan Deal scholarship application now open
Applications for the Nathan Deal Scholarship are open now through March 4. Visit the webpage or contact Director of Special Programs, Terri Walker, to learn more: walker_ea@mercer.edu.
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Peaceful Family Fund symposium on complex cases in pediatric and adolescent psychiatry
March 14 | 8 am - 4 pm | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Support Center
This one-day symposium is designed to foster ongoing collaboration between the professionals who touch the lives of children at risk for complex psychiatric conditions. Learn more and register
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Medical students present at regional ob/gyn conference
Second-year medical students Julia Stager and Sarah Monteiro presented at the South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Annual Meeting in January. Their oral and poster presentations explored a rare case study on laparoscopic hysterectomy complications, providing valuable insights for fellow physicians. A special thanks to Dr. Matthew Kahrmann, MUSM alumnus and preceptor, for mentoring them throughout the project!
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February 7 - Wear Red Day
The Brexton Foundation is celebrating National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart disease. The Foundation was created by Sibrana Oquendo, Valdosta clerkship coordinator, and her husband Blake in honor of their son Brexton, who died from a congenital heart defect in 2022. Feb. 7 also kicks off Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. Brexton's story was featured in The Den last year: Read more
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Got an event or achievement to share?
Get featured in our newsletter, social media, and more!
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.
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NRMP Tips for Rank Season
In case you missed it, the National Residency Match Program recently published a playlist of advising videos! These short videos cover a variety of Match topics and include advice and encouragement from previous applicants. Good luck to all our students during this Match season!
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Rural Health Care Ethics ECHO Sessions: Pediatric Series
The Rural Health Care Ethics ECHO sessions explore issues in end-of-life care, proxy decision making, scarcity of resources, pediatrics and difficult discharges. Participants will gain new skills, learn from peer experiences and earn free CME credits. All sessions are held from 12-1 pm. Register today
February 5 – Pediatric Assent and Mature/Capacitated Minors
Presenter: Brian Childs, M.Div. Ph.D. HEC-C, Professor of Bioethics and Medical Humanities, Mercer University School of Medicine
February 19 – Transition Therapies for Adolescents
Presenter: Emily Schlottman, M.D., PGY-1 Gateway Community Service Board Psychiatric Residency Program (Savannah)
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Virtual Training Session
Hypertension and Heart Disease
February 12, 2025 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Speakers: Dr. Michelle Wallace and Dr. C. Wesley Lindsey
This session is part of the Pediatric Alliance Webinar Series (PAWS), a monthly training series with subject matter experts on various topics. Earn free CME and CNE credits. Register today
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Columbus SOARS Research Symposium
February 28 | 3 - 7 pm
The Student Organization for the Advancement of Research and Service (SOARS) invites students on the Columbus campus to practice their research skills by participating in the 4th Annual Student Research Symposium! Learn more
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Spring 2025 Events
As we head into the new year, make sure to mark your calendar with these important dates celebrating the graduating class of 2025. For details on locations, click here.
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Match Day
All Campuses
Friday, March 21 | 11:15 am
AΩA/GHHS Induction
Virtual
Monday, April 28
Master of Family Therapy Hooding (Atlanta)
Atlanta Campus
Wednesday, April 29 | 2 pm
Masters of Science Hooding
Macon Campus Auditorium
Wednesday, April 30 | 10 am
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Rural Health Sciences PhD Hooding
Macon Campus Auditorium
Wednesday, April 30 | 12 pm
Master of Family Therapy Hooding (Macon)
Macon Campus Auditorium
Wednesday, April 30 | 2 pm
Doctor of Medicine Hooding
All Campuses
Thursday, May 1 | 2 pm
Commencement Ceremony
Hawkins Arena University Center (Macon)
Saturday, May 3
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