Congratulations Class of 2026
Watch the Commencement CeremonyCongratulations to all our graduates and those who have helped them reach this point. We’re immensely proud of your accomplishments and excited to see where you’ll go next. Check back for ceremony photos.
Ceremony Photos
Hooding Ceremonies
MFT Hooding - Atlanta
MFT Hooding Photos - Atlanta
MFT Hooding - Macon
MFT Hooding Photos - Macon
MSPCS and PhD Hooding
MSPCS and PhD Hooding Photos
MD Hooding - Coming Soon!
Check back for photos from the MD hooding ceremonies.
Student Awards
University Honor Awards
Each year the Division of Student Affairs, in conjunction with other offices and departments across the University, presents many coveted awards to outstanding Mercerians. This year, three graduates from the School of Medicine were recognized for their dedication to serving their community.
Student Awards
Physician's Physician Award
This award is given each year to the MD graduate who most exemplifies the ideals of a caring and trusted physician. Chosen by their peers, the recipient is recognized as the classmate who best demonstrates compassion, empathy, clinical excellence, and the qualities they would seek in their own health care provider. Congratulations to this year’s awardees!
Haley Channell, MD
Columbus
Anita Medepalli, MD
Macon campus
Lauren Ashlyn Fletcher, MD
Savannah campus
Brendan Mahoney, MD
Valdosta campus
Student Awards
Master Student Achievement Awards
Each year, faculty from our master’s programs select outstanding students who demonstrate strong academic performance in research, critical thinking, and dedication to clinical practice. Congratulations to this year's awardees!
Match Stats
Match Day Results
On March 20, Mercer University School of Medicine celebrated the 2026 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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98%
of our graduating class matched into a residency program.
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79%
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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#1
Georgia is top residency destination.
Give a gift in honor of your graduate
Every gift to the Mercer School of Medicine Annual Fund, supports financial aid and makes it possible for our current and future students to receive scholarship assistance. Give today for a healthier Georgia tomorrow.