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This Monday | Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation

The MPH SGA is hosting a blood drive on Monday, February 3 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the NCPC Atrium. All donors will receive a $20 Amazon e-gift card and a $15 e-gift card! The first 25 people to successfully donate blood will receive a Chick-fil-A gift card. Schedule now

Next Thursday | Get On The Bus

MSM’s 50th Anniversary will be recognized by legislators at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, February 6, beginning at 10 a.m. We ask all guests to arrive at the Capitol at 9 a.m. to ensure ample time to get through security. Due to limited parking at the Capitol, MSM is providing courtesy roundtrip bus transportation for students, faculty and staff. There are currently 30 available seats on the bus, and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP for bus ride

MSM Student Town Hall is Tomorrow

This is a reminder that the next virtual SGA Town Hall Meeting is on Thursday, January 30 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The meeting agenda will consist of updates from SGA, Dean Tyndall, and construction & general maintenance. It wil be followed by opening the floor for comments and concerns from students and faculty.

Meeting ID: 984 5196 4221 Passcode: 162956

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MSM Partners with Brightplan to Provide Financial Planning Services

We have partnered with Brightplan, a leader in financial wellness solutions, to launch a comprehensive financial wellness program tailored to our students and residents. Brightplan will offer personalized financial planning services to help eliminate the stress associated with financial decisions. The Brightplan program will be accessible to all students very soon, offering a range of services. Learn more

Start Strong: 5 Ways to Make an Impact in 2025

Check out this week's blog by Cassandra Lawrence, Director, Digital Innovation and Content Strategy. As we embark on this golden anniversary, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our legacy and look ahead to the future. Building on the spirit of innovation that has defined MSM, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact in 2025. Here are five actionable ways to start strong and contribute to a brighter, healthier future. Read blog

Share your voice on the MSM Blog, and let your journey empower the greater MSM community! Contact Mike Martin at mamartin@msm.edu to be considered for a feature.

MSM is Proud to Champion Data Privacy Week

MSM Information Security is excited to celebrate Data Privacy Week 2025 and help our community write its own data story. From January 27 to January 31, the week-long initiative will feature educational resources, interactive events, and actionable insights designed to inspire trust, foster awareness and empower proactive data management in an era of unprecedented connectivity. To understand this effort, please visit the National Cybersecurity Alliance article "Data Privacy and Why Should You Care." You have the power to take charge of your data. Learn more

National Blood Donor Month

Did you know that every two seconds in America, someone urgently needs blood? This need extends beyond unexpected emergencies like car crashes, encompassing a wide range of medical treatments. Only three percent of eligible Americans currently donate blood, despite 65 percent of the population being eligible to do so.

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Cervical Health Cancer Awareness Month

Each year in the U.S. nearly 14,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 4,300 die as a result. The disease takes an even greater toll globally as most cervical cancers occur in low-income countries. In both the U.S. and abroad, cervical cancer is most often found in women living in poverty and who lack access to health care.

Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. But as many as half of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Glaucoma has no early symptoms. There is no cure, but starting treatment as early as possible can help stop vision loss. Anyone can get glaucoma, but some people are at higher risk.

Showcase Your MSM Pride

Get an I AM MSM virtual backdrop for meetings, download all 50th anniversary branded assets, upload your new e-mail signature, grab seats to one of the upcoming events, and nominate an employee, student, or alumni for well-deserved Golden Stars recognition. Read more

The Quentin Ted Smith, MD. Scholarship Application is Now Open

The Quentin Ted Smith, MD. Scholarship was established in 2019 through a generous donation by Chairman Robert M. Fink and the Board of Directors of Ridgeview Institute to reduce debt.To be considered, an applicant must be a rising 4th-year student who plans to pursue a career in Psychiatry. Contact Atarah Redmon, Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Medical Education, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at aredmon@msm.edu for more information. Learn more

Global Health Research Opportunity: Sickle Cell Disease & Malaria in Jamaica and Ghana

Immerse yourself in a month-long, all-expense paid research project! Participants will delve into hands-on research into sickle cell disease and malaria from world-renowned experts. This is a wonderful global networking opportunities for medical and graduate students in biomedical sciences. A information session will be held on February 5 in Room NCPC 325/340 from 12:30 – 1 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided. Learn more

Destinations, Dates & Key locations:

Accra, Ghana: May 31 - June 28, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica: July 05 – August 02, 2025

Clinical Trial Diversity Scorecard (CTDS) Training

In collaboration with the Carer Group, the Morehouse School of Medicine Center of Excellence for the Validation of Digital Health Technologies & Clinical Algorithms invites students and residents to apply for the Clinical Trial Diversity Scorecard (CTDS) Training. This training is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to create high-quality, accurate CTDSs independently. Training includes online training sessions, mentorship, hands-on applications, and scorecard creation. For inquiries, please contact: datascience@msm.edu.

Interested persons should apply by Saturday, February 15. Apply now

Deadline: Funding Opportunity

A new funding opportunity for the CDC Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers: 2025 Special Interest Project Competitive Supplements (SIPS) is now available. The NOFO (RFA-DP-25-126) is attached with all relevant information. If you are interested in applying for a SIP, through the MSM Prevention Research Center, please notify the Center Director, Dr. Rosanna Barrett (robarrett@msm.edu) or Deputy Director, Dr. Kimberly Davis (email: kedavis@msm.edu).

The deadline to apply is Friday, February 28. Learn more

ServiceNow Workshop

Submitting Incident and Request Tickets

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January 30 | 2 – 2:30 PM

Last year, we upgraded technology systems and introduced ServiceNow as our platform of choice. Please join our Information Technology Services team for a high-level interactive workshop and overview of the ServiceNow ticketing system, which is used to submit incidents and requests.

Intergenerational Communication Workshop

February 6 | 12 PM – 2 PM

Hugh Gloster PAV B171-A/B

The NCPC Faculty Development Program is excited to offer this workshop to deepen your understanding of generational dynamics and uncover the underlying drivers of behavior and communication preferences.

37th Annual Dr. Curtis L. Parker Student Research Symposium

February 12 | 8 AM – 4:30 PM

NCPC Auditorium

The Curtis L. Parker Student Research Symposium is an annual event showcasing research led by MSM residents, medical and graduate students, and undergraduate students in the AUC, as well as colleges and universities across the state of Georgia. Each year, a keynote address is presented by world-renowned researchers and other leaders in science. More details to follow.

The Brown Bag Lunch Series

Connecting Faculty and Student Support Services for Holistic Student Success

February 18 | 12:30 PM

NCPC Boardroom (4th floor)

At this event, Dr. Smith-Murry will discuss developing an integrated support ecosystem for students, enhancing open communication and information sharing, prioritizing student distress, and connecting them with support. This event is open to all MSM faculty, staff, and students. Food will be provided.

February

02.04 | Women with Heart: Men's Heart Healthy Breakfast

02.05 | Women with Heart Luncheon

02.07 | Heart Healthy: Wear Red Attire Day

02.10 | SGA Black History Week Kick-Off

02.12 | Curtis Parker Symposium

02.24 | MSM Employee Townhall

02.28 | Student Winter Formal

March

03.12 | Dean's Table Lunch Series

03.15 | Spring Break Begins

03.21 | Match Day

April

04.01 | MSM Celebration Week Kick-Off

04.04 | 15th Annual Hugh M Gloster Society Celebration

04.09 | Blumenthal Public Health Symposium

04.11 | Black Maternity Health Week Kick-Off

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