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Honoring Dr. King's legacy
The annual holiday is a time when we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dedication to justice and equality through nonviolent action. This year's theme is Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365. Ceremonies marking Dr. King's birthday and legacy began after his tragic assassination in Memphis on April 4, 1968, and have been held annually since. It wasn't until 1983 that the day became a federal holiday. Today, the holiday honors Dr. King's profound impact as a civil rights leader who spoke out against injustice, inequality, poverty and war.
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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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Listen to the GRHIC's new rural health podcast | |
"Rural Georgia Voices" is an interesting new podcast from the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (GRHIC) at Mercer University School of Medicine. Hosted by Glenda Grant, executive director of the GRHIC, this series offers in-depth conversations with key leaders and experts across rural health care sectors. Each episode delves into the powerful connections between community members, healthcare providers, educators and policymakers who are working together to tackle the unique challenges of rural Georgia.
In the debut episode, Glenda is joined by Dr. Jean Sumner, dean of Mercer University School of Medicine, for a candid and insightful discussion about the state of rural health care in Georgia.
Tune in to "Rural Georgia Voices" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Prime and be part of the conversation shaping the future of rural health care.
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Double Bear, Dr. Loraine Sumner, named medical director of Mercer Medicine's rural clinics | Since Loraine Sumner, M.D., graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2003, she has been dedicated to living out the mission of improving access to health care in Georgia's rural and... | | | |  |
School of Medicine professor receives grant to study improved cancer treatments | Raghavan Chinnadurai, Ph.D., assistant professor at Mercer University School of Medicine, received a grant from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical Industry. | | | |
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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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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
January 22, 2025 – Case Presentation
Presenter: Jessica Roumillat, MA, LCSW, HEC-C, Program Manager, Integrated Ethics, Children’s Health (Dallas, TX)
February 5, 2025 – 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, 2025 – 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, 2025 | 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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