We are excited to bring back a wonderful collaboration between Georgia 4-H and Mercer University School of Medicine(MUSM) that has been on hold for some time due to the pandemic.
The mission of the Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) is to educate physicians and medical professionals who have the desire to serve in rural, underserved communities within our state. Setting Your Sights on Medical School is an event that provides 9th-12th grade 4-H members an opportunity to explore the medical school. Participants will learn about rural health, participate in hands-on learning simulations, hear about application procedures, and scholarship opportunities, and tour the school and labs! This event is a great opportunity for young people interested in a future career in medicine.
Learn more in this article featured on UGA Today: https://news.uga.edu/doctors-rural-health/
This event will be held at Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon Campus. Please share with interested high school 4-H’ers. If selected, 4-H’ers may attend as a county group with a screened chaperone or staff member or they may choose to attend individually with a parent. Both options are fine. There is no cost for this event. Lunch is sponsored by Mercer University. Promotional flyers as well as a sample agenda for the event are attached (a final agenda will be sent out to those accepted).
All interested applicants must apply by March 29. Those accepted will be notified soon after. Please have applicants go ahead and save the date.
Date and Location:
Thursday, April 13 MUSM-Macon campus
Apply here: https://forms.gle/eSimhLXcoVBdA5y68
Military Youth and Families- Please connect with your local 4-H Agent to see if they are attending, so you can ride with them and/or so your parent can complete a volunteer agreement/paperwork to attend with you.