Women in Medicine Celebration to host events throughout February

This year, Mercer University’s School of Medicine (MUSM) is celebrating their tenth annual “Women in Medicine” Celebration.

Despite the exclusive name, the Women in Medicine Celebration is open to all Mercer faculty, staff, and students. MUSM encourages the Macon community to participate in the event as well.

"This is an annual event, and proceeds go towards the Detmer-Harris Endowment Fund, which memorializes two women from MUSM who served as strong role models for MUSM’s women, Dona Harris and Kristina Detmer," Carol Bokros, the assistant director of Pre-Health Professions Programs, said in an email.

Throughout the month of February, the Women in Medicine Celebration will host a series of events and encourage all Mercer students, faculty, and staff to participate:

Monday, February 1, the undergraduate chapter of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) will sponsor a bake sale in the Connell Student Center Lobby from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3, the graduate chapter and committee of the AMWA will sponsor a bake sale in the Medical School Lobby from 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. and in the Medical School Atrium from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Monday, February 8, the Medical School will host a Cajun Cook-Off in the Medical School atrium from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Participants may compete or observe. Lunch will available at $5.00 per plate.

Monday, February 8, the Silent Auction will begin Monday morning in the Medical School library and will continue through to Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, February 15, the Medical School will host a lecture and reception on “Maintaining Wellness as a Health Professional” in the Medical School auditorium and lobby from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Wednesday, February 24, Jerome Gratigny will teach a Self-Defense course for women in the Connell Student Center from 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Self-Defense classes are $5.00 per person.

Questions about this event can be directed to Carolann L. Curry at curry_cl@mercer.edu or to Carol Bokros at BOKROS_C@mercer.edu