Diversity and Inclusion
Mercer University School of Medicine is committed to fostering an environment that is dedicated to providing equity and fairness among all of our students. That’s why we offer a variety of resources to help students of varying backgrounds and life experiences to feel supported and a sense of belonging. These resources include:
- Academic Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Financial Counseling
- Library Resources
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Student Organizations
- Wellness Checks
Meet Our Diversity Leadership
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Ansley Booker, PhD
Mercer University, Diversity and Inclusion Director
"Our goal is to train future practitioners to not only be empathic, compassionate healthcare professionals but to also demonstrate cultural humility in an ever-evolving multicultural society."
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Wanda Thomas, MLIS
MUSM, Chief Diversity Officer
"Diversity is about being inclusive, welcoming and fair. As chief diversity officer, my goal is to lead the School’s ongoing effort to put diversity at the forefront of everything we do.”
Meet Our Diversity Directors
Within the Office of Student Affairs and Support Services, a dedicated underrepresented in medicine (URiM) staff person is present on the medical school campuses in Macon, Savannah and Columbus. This qualified staff person is easily accessible and available to provide support, information and resources for URiM students to ensure they receive the tools and resources necessary to succeed in medical school and beyond.
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LaQuanta Hamilton
Director of URiM
Columbus
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Terri Walker
Director of URiM
Macon
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Vanessa Wallace-Lonon
Director of URiM
Savannah
Representation Matters
At Mercer, we understand that an organizational structure rich in diversity gives us a greater understanding and appreciation for the unique needs of our students and the patients they will someday serve. That’s why we asked our medical students to share their thoughts on the importance of diversity in medicine.
