Bear Essentials

Bear Essentials Program

The Mercer School of Medicine Bear Essentials program is a student-led initiative designed to support underrepresented in medicine (URiM) students on their path to a career in medicine. Our goal is to provide the resources, guidance, and encouragement needed to help students successfully apply to and thrive in medical school. While our focus is on mentoring underrepresented students, all students are invited to participate.

Throughout the year, we host a variety of events for high school and undergraduate students, offering key insights and hands-on experiences to help them take the next step toward a career in medicine.

Bear Essentials: Office Hours Series

Bear Essentials: Office Hours is a virtual panel series geared toward undergraduate students interested in a career in medicine. (hosted by MUSM SNMA Columbus). Register

Session Dates:  April 12, 2025 | May 10, 2025

All sessions will take place 10 am – 12 pm.

Bear Essentials Webinar Series

The Bear Essentials webinar series provides URiM students with a step-by-step introduction to the medical school application process. Guest speakers and current medical students share their experiences on how to succeed on the MCAT and compile a competitive medical school application.

Register for the Bear Essentials Webinar series:

• April 17, 2025 | 6 PM: This seminar will provide high school students with a step-by-step introduction to the medical school application process. Zoom Meeting ID: 813 538 1063 (hosted by MUSM SNMA Savannah) Register
• May 8, 2025 | 6 PM: This seminar will provide high school students with a step-by-step introduction to the medical school application process. Zoom Meeting ID: 813 538 1063 (hosted by MUSM SNMA Savannah) Register