 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. |
2024 Winner and Honorable Mentions
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| Winner Hannah Lachmayr, MS2 (R) with Anna Dunson,
MLIS, Assistant Director, Skelton Medical Libraries (L) |
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The 2024 winner is Hannah Lachmayr, MS2
“The Sphingomyelinase D of Spider Venom and Simple Methods to Detect
Production of Its Signature Cyclic Ceramide Phosphate"
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Honorable Mentions (in alphabetical order by
last name)
- Saadia Akram, MS3 and Zubair Akram,
MS4
“A Complication of Flu Leading to Mediastinitis in a Patient with
Class III Obesity"
- Anna Smith, MS2
"Physician Perspectives on
Compassionate Care"
- Julia Stager, MS2; William Clifton, MS3; and
Emily Clifton, MS3
"Prevention of Oronasal Fistula Formation in
Palatoplasty with Acellular Dermal Matrix: A Systematic Review and
Meta-Analysis"
Past award
recipients |
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