Congratulations to Class of 2024
Watch the Commencement CeremonyGrad Spotlights
2024 Graduate Highlights
2024 PhD Grad
Ben West, PhD
Meet Ben, who is graduating from our PhD in Rural Health Sciences program. Watch to learn how Ben plans to use his degree to advance the School’s mission of transforming rural healthcare.
2024 MD Grad
Alicia May, MD
Meet Alicia, an MD graduate from our Columbus campus. Watch to learn how Mercer has supported her passion and how she plans to be a champion of women’s health in rural Georgia.
2024 MD Graduate
Kimberly Gunby, MD
Meet Kimberly, a Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Pediatric scholar graduating from our MD program in Savannah. Watch to learn how why she is dedicated to pediatrics.
2024 MSBMS Grad
John Escate
Meet John, who is graduating from our Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBMS) program. Watch to learn how John's experience at Mercer has encouraged him to pursue a career in medical research.
2024 MFT Grad
Lauren Belding
Meet Lauren, who is graduating from our Master of Family Therapy (MFT) program. Watch Laura share her experience as an MFT student and her plans for serving underserved populations.
2024 MD Grad
Nathaniel Kitchens, MD
Meet Nathaniel, one of our Nathan Deal scholars graduating from our MD program in Macon. Watch to learn how he plans to make an impact on his rural Georgia community as a primary care physician.
2024 MSPCS Grad
Jordan Simmons
Meet Jordan, who is graduating from our Master of Science in Preclinical Sciences program and is enrolling in our MD program next year as a Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Pediatric scholar.
Match Stats
Match Day Results
On March 15, Mercer University School of Medicine celebrated the 2024 National Residency Match Day, a nationwide event that serves to tell upcoming graduates what residency programs they will enter after commencement.
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100%
of our graduating class matched into a residency program.
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82%
of our students matched into a core specialty: family medicine, general internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, general surgery, psychiatry, and emergency medicine.
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42%
matched into a residency program in Georgia.
Physician's Physician Award
The Physician’s Physician Award is given each year to the MD graduate who best exemplifies the ideals of a caring and trusted physician. Students are selected by their peers as the classmate who most demonstrates compassion, empathy and quality care and whom they would most likely choose as their own healthcare provider. Congratulations to this year's awardees!
Master Student Achievement Awards
Each year, faculty members from our master’s programs select students from their respective programs to honor their strong academic performance in research, critical thinking, and dedication to clinical practice. Congratulations to this year’s awardees!
Stan Heath
MSBMS Achievement Award
This award, selected by a committee of MS Biomedical Sciences faculty, recognizes a student who has demonstrated a high level of excellence in his or her field of research.
Ashiana Furtado
MSPCS Achievement Award
This award, chosen by the MS Preclinical Sciences program director, recognizes a student who displays critical thinking skills and professionalism.
Dayva Hubbard
MFT Achievement Award (Atlanta)
Chosen by the Master of Family Therapy faculty, this award recognizes one student from Atlanta who exemplifies academic achievement and a commitment to clinical practice.
Lauren Belding
MFT Achievement Award (Macon)
Chosen by the Master of Family Therapy faculty, this award recognizes one student from Macon who exemplifies academic achievement and a commitment to clinical practice.
Honors Ceremony
Each year the graduating MD class is invited to nominate and vote for their fellow students, faculty mentors, and residents for honor awards. View this year's Medical Honor Awardees.
Class of 2024: A Look Back
As our students embark on their next journey, we invite them to look back at how far they’ve come, from social distancing and giving out vaccines to hugging at Match Day and sharing a late-night bite.
Commencement Photos
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Commencement Individual and Group Photos
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Macon Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
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Savannah Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
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Columbus Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
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Graduate Hooding Ceremony
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