{"id":699,"date":"2026-03-18T14:15:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/tattnall4h\/?p=699"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:16:30","slug":"mercerevent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/tattnall4h\/2026\/mercerevent\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now for Setting Your Sights on Medical School Event!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tattnall County youth interested in healthcare careers have an exciting opportunity this spring through a special collaboration with Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM). The program, Setting Your Sights on Medical School, will give 9th\u201312th grade students a chance to visit the Mercer University School of Medicine Savannah Campus and learn what it takes to pursue a future in medicine\u2014especially serving rural and underserved communities across Georgia. The program is open to youth enrolled at TCHS, Coastal, or Homeschool. Prior 4-H participation is not required. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Mercer University School of Medicine \u2013 Savannah Campus<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, April 7<br><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free (Lunch provided by Mercer University) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the day, participants will hear from physicians, faculty, and current medical students while exploring the path to medical school. Students will also participate in <strong>hands-on learning experiences<\/strong> designed to give them a glimpse into medical training. Activities will include learning about physiology through a blood typing activity, practicing patient interaction skills such as taking vital signs, and experiencing medical simulation training including airway management and other life-saving procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will also enjoy lunch with medical students and faculty, providing time to ask questions about college preparation, scholarships, and the medical school application process. The program will conclude with a roadmap to medical school and a student panel where current medical students will share their experiences and advice. This event is a fantastic opportunity for 4-H members who are curious about careers in medicine or healthcare and want to learn more about how they can make a difference in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transportation will be provided by Tattnall County 4-H for Tattnall County youth accepted to the event. Interested high school 4-H members must apply by <strong>March 19<\/strong>. Application is online and can be found here: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/G2QGWNr6142K58TH8\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/G2QGWNr6142K58TH8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Programs like this help rural youth explore real-world career pathways and begin envisioning the many ways they can serve their communities in the future. 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