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School of Medicine alumna continues tradition of mentorship as associate dean for student affairs

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People

5-time Bear found path to a better future at Mercer

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People

From fifth grade dream to future rural pediatrician

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Health and Wellness

MUSM, GRHIC select rural hospitals for year four of KidsABC Program

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Mercer News

Outstanding School of Medicine graduates and faculty honored during 2026 commencement

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Kids Alliance for Better Care celebrates Washington County Regional Medical Center’s ED as part of Pediatric Emergency Care Project

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School of Medicine announces 2026 Primary Care Accelerated Track Scholars

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School of Medicine celebrates 2026 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Scholars

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U.S. News ranks Mercer School of Medicine among best graduate medical schools

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Discovery and Innovation

Mercer professors awarded grant to explore how to better support dying patients

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Mercer News

School of Medicine celebrates National Residency Match Day 2026

Dr. Jane Kirkpatrick

People

After serving at home and abroad, physician now trains next generation of doctors