 Jocelyn A. Rankin, PhD
(1946-2010) |
Mercer University School of Medicine
Skelton Medical
Libraries
Jocelyn A. Rankin Student Excellence in Library Research Award
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This award honors Jocelyn A. Rankin,
PhD, founder and Director of the Medical Library on the Macon campus of the
Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) and founder of the Georgia
Interactive Network for Medical Information (GaIN), the Mercer University-based
electronic healthcare nonprofit that was active from 1983-2015. Dr.
Rankin’s tireless service to MUSM students and faculty as well as
Georgia’s underserved health professionals (1974-2000) exemplifies
passion and commitment to information access, problem-based learning,
scholarship, and research. |
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The award recognizes a MUSM student who
demonstrates outstanding proficiency in the use of the collections, services,
and resources of Skelton Medical Libraries as well as exceptional
information-seeking skills. It is intended to promote extensive and meaningful
use of library resources and services as well as foster the development of
life-long learning in students. |
2025 Winner and Honorable Mentions
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| Winner Ameena Ali, MS-4 (L) with Anna Dunson, MLIS,
Assistant Director, Skelton Medical Libraries (R) |
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The 2025 winner is Ameena Ali,
MS-4
“Microbiota, mind, and skin: bridging the gut-brain-skin axis
in psychodermatology.”
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Honorable Mentions
- Brittany Hawkins, MS-2 & Gabriela Bokota,
MS-2
“Gut microbiota dysbiosis at the interface of neuropsychiatric
disorders and their dermatological comorbidities”
- Julia Stager, MS-3 & Mackenzie Morgan,
MS-3
“Paging Dr.Teddy: a longitudinal study of medical play to
improve pediatric healthcare perceptions”
- Saadia Akram, MS-4
“A path forward:
a community assessment on strengthening responses to domestic
violence”
Past award
recipients |
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