Morehouse School of Medicine

11/07/2025

Morehouse School of Medicine has announced the Kern-AUCC Health Scholars Pathway, a new partnership with the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) that creates a direct, affordable route for Kern County students to pursue medical careers from high school through residency. 🌟

Beginning with 15 students from the Kern High School District, this pathway offers a streamlined journey from Bakersfield College to an AUCC institution, with the opportunity to apply to medical school at Morehouse School of Medicine and complete residency in Kern County through the Dignity Health More in Common Alliance.

The first cohort will be announced in April 2026. Learn more: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/kahsp.html

11/04/2025

It’s Election Day! 🗳️

Today is an opportunity to lead by example — head to the polls and make your voice heard. At Morehouse School of Medicine, we believe that active participation builds stronger, healthier communities.

Every vote matters, make yours count!

Learn where and how to vote: https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting

11/03/2025

🎉 Enter Morehouse School of Medicine’s 50th Anniversary Silent Auction & Raffle today!

You could win:
🚗 A 24-month luxury lease from Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead
🏌🏽‍♀️ Fully custom his & hers PXG Golf Clubs
🏆 An exclusive 2026 PGA Tour Championship Honorary Observer Experience

Every bid and raffle entry supports MSM’s mission to advance health education, research and innovation for the next 50 years. 💙

Enter today: https://m.biddingforgood.com/auctions/341799273/items

10/30/2025

We’re proud to celebrate 10 years of partnership between Morehouse School of Medicine and Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy! Together with Atlanta Public Schools and Atlanta CARES, we’re empowering the next generation through mentorship, leadership and learning.

Through the MSM-Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy Connect Mentoring Program, MSM employees provide one-on-one and group mentoring for 3rd–5th grade students — helping build character, confidence and a lifelong love for learning. ✨

Learn more: https://www.msm.edu/Education/PipelinePrograms/tuskegee-academy-connect.php

10/27/2025

This year’s 11th Annual Community Engagement Day was another incredible reminder of what happens when service, science and community come together. 🫂

From free health screenings and wellness resources to youth activities and community partnerships, MSM joined forces with local organizations and sponsors to provide care and education to our neighbors at no cost.

A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, vendors and sponsors for helping us make a difference where it matters most: right here in our community.

We can't wait for you all to join us next year! Learn more about the Office of Community Engagement: https://www.msm.edu/Community/

10/23/2025

🥼 The 41st Convocation Exercises at Morehouse School of Medicine marked a beautiful beginning for our newest students across the Doctor of Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies, Graduate Education in Biological Sciences and Master of Public Health programs.

This annual tradition not only celebrates the start of the academic year — it symbolizes the beginning of each student’s journey to serve, discover and advance health care access for all!

From white coats to pins to blue blazers, each symbol represents trust, purpose and the promise of healthier futures for all. 🌐

10/23/2025

Morehouse School of Medicine and Phoebe Putney Health System have taken a major step forward in improving community health in southwest Georgia.

Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, MSM President and CEO, and Scott Steiner, Phoebe President and CEO, signed a Master Affiliation Agreement to expand training opportunities for MSM students and residents, develop new residency programs and establish a Research Hub dedicated to addressing the region’s most pressing health needs.

This partnership builds on years of collaboration between MSM and Phoebe — focusing on creating a stronger, more diverse healthcare workforce and improving access to care for underserved communities.

Read more: https://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/2025/February/phoebe-msm.php

10/20/2025

From D’Angelo to Lance Reddick, the loss of so many beloved Black male artists has left us asking "why?"

In a new Essence feature, Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham, Assistant Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine, sheds light on the urgent need for early detection, preventive care and culturally competent conversations around cancer and heart health in Black men.

“Prevention and early detection are the keys to healthy outcomes,” says Dr. Woods-Burnham. “We need our Black men now more than ever.”

Read more via Essence:

With D'Angelo's passing at 51 and a number of relatively young Black male stars dying from cancer and heart disease, it’s time to ask: What’s going on?

10/16/2025

The journey to becoming a healthcare leader begins here. Recently, our newest Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) students gathered for orientation — an important first step in a program designed to prepare them for the challenges of leading in today’s complex healthcare systems.

From health policy and analytics to leadership and ethics, the DHA curriculum equips professionals to tackle the complex challenges of today’s healthcare systems while advancing health justice in the communities they serve.

We’re excited to walk alongside this cohort as they begin the work of shaping the future of healthcare.

10/15/2025

What can our DNA teach us about cancer — and how can that knowledge save lives? In this episode of LifeBeat: The Podcast, Dr. Melissa B. Davis of Morehouse School of Medicine shares how genetic ancestry, biology, and environment shape cancer outcomes, especially in resource-limited communities.

From breaking down myths to revealing new data, Dr. Davis makes the science personal and hopeful. Don’t miss this powerful conversation.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYt7NbeBGRk

10/15/2025

“Over time, I learned to embrace this duality, and today I stand confidently in my identity, carrying forward both my African and Latino roots.”

Born in Georgia to a Dominican mother and Colombian father, MSM student Yovanni Vera Pimentel’s journey is one of identity, belonging and purpose. As an Afro-Latino pursuing medicine, Yovanni hopes to serve as a bridge between communities — using language, empathy and presence to make care more comprehensive.

His story reminds us that representation in medicine isn’t just about visibility — it’s about belonging. 💙

Read more about Yovanni’s journey on the MSM Blog: https://www.msm.edu/blog/2025/CultureandCareYovanniVeraPimentel.php

10/14/2025

The first Undergraduate Health Sciences Academy (UHSA) Open House at Morehouse School of Medicine gave students a glimpse into their future. 🔬

From one-on-one conversations with Admissions, GEBS, Public Health, Nursing and PA representatives to student-led discussions, the day was filled with inspiration and possibility. ✨

UHSA is designed to prepare AUCC students for careers in medicine and health sciences — and this Open House was one more step in helping them see themselves as the next generation of leaders in healthcare.

Learn more: https://www.msm.edu/Education/PipelinePrograms/undergraduate-health-sciences-academy.php