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Jocelyn Rankin Jocelyn A. Rankin, PhD
(1946-2010)
Mercer University School of Medicine
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Jocelyn A. Rankin Student Excellence in Library Research Award

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.

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

Rankin Award Winer 2024
Winner Hannah Lachmayr, MS2 (R) with Anna Dunson, MLIS, Assistant Director, Skelton Medical Libraries (L)

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"

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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