More in Common Alliance

01/05/2026

Meet Seth Hinrichsen, our incredible Recruitment Ambassador!

Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Seth is a third-year medical student. He earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Public Health from Brigham Young University. He currently serves as Co-Director of the MSM Youth Pipeline Initiative at Georgia Tech and President of the Clinician Leadership Association. He is also a Morehouse School of Medicine Student Ambassador.

Our 's commitment to mentorship began during his time as a Big Brother with Big Brother Big Sisters of Utah and continued as a Pre-Medical Student Mentor for the College of Life Sciences. In addition to his leadership and mentoring roles, Seth is actively involved in community outreach, including dedicating his time to hosting pre-health information sessions at Carver STEAM Academy. He is passionate about advancing healthcare leadership and supporting students on their path to medicine.

12/22/2025

Meet our Recruitment Ambassador: Shakera thomas.

Shakera Thomas is a third-year medical student from Augusta, Georgia. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Georgia State University. At Morehouse School of Medicine, she serves as Co-Chair of the Care Committee, Treasurer for the Class of 2026, and is an active member of the OB/GYN Interest Group Events Committee. Shakera completed her and rotations at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, WA, where she gained valuable hands-on experience in a collaborative clinical environment.

Passionate about advocacy and inclusion, Shakera is committed to connecting students across campuses, amplifying underrepresented voices, and sharing resources that help peers thrive. Her goal is to foster collaboration and celebrate diversity, contributing to a culture of inclusivity that prepares future physicians to advance health equity!

12/03/2025

Meet the student leaders bridging Morehouse School of Medicine main and regional campuses! Our MiCA Recruitment Ambassadors mentor and guide students through regional rotations.

05/29/2025

One of the best things about science and research is that we are continuously adding to our base of knowledge. Inasmuch, when we have evidence of new findings, it's paramount that we do our best to share the new information. Watch this short video detailing the direct impact drinking alcohol can have on our capacity to developing various types of .
This , and others like it requires a variety of participants from communities across the nation. Part of our is to train and develop providers who mirror the communities they serve. This includes potentially life-saving research.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alcohol-related-cancers-deaths-doubled-study/

05/20/2025

Please help us welcome Morehouse School of Medicine M3 candidate, Kamryn Toney to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for an clerkship rotation. She is another student strengthening our presence in the CommonSpirit Health NW Region as we grow our Regional Medical Campus in .

05/05/2025

Please join us as we wish our leader, Veronica Mallett a very happy birthday! Your vision and drive has guided us to establishing two Regional Medical Campuses, undergraduate and graduate medical education programs. We are grateful for you and hope you enjoy this day and many more!

05/02/2025

We are proud to have been a sponsor and partner of Jimmy Brown and Build 2 Lead, particularly the program. We also want to thank Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for choosing to partner with community members who create pathways for students in northwest Washington state. We will continue to support Jimmy and celebrate his success!

https://www.chausa.org/news-and-publications/publications/catholic-health-world/archives/april/virginia-mason-franciscan-invests-in-nonprofit-that-educates--empowers-minority-youth

04/30/2025

Join in welcoming the latest group of Morehouse School of Medicine students to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. We are excited to see the great work Gloria Ríchard-Davis, MD, MBA, FACOG, MSCP and Najmah Messiah are doing in the CommonSpirit Health NW Region. With each student, the community get healthier and we are closer to building !

02/06/2025

Interesting results regarding specialty satisfaction. I wonder what role are the factors contributing the most to the responses received? We believe these results could be impacted by an increase in . As patient outcomes and participation in preventative care, the providers should report being happier and higher work/life integration.

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/specialties-with-the-highest-rates-of-happiness-balance-survey.html

02/03/2025

Meet James McCune Smith (1813 - 1865). In 1837 (age 24), he became the first black American to receive a medical degree — although he had to enroll at the University of Glasgow Medical School due to discriminatory admissions practices at U.S. medical schools. He was also the first black person to own and operate a pharmacy in the United States and the first black physician to be published in U.S. medical journals.

01/29/2025

We define as giving people what they need, when they need it, and in the amount they need it to achieve their optimal health. have a negative impact on life expectancies and, depending on your circumstances, it can vary greatly. The article states, "one's life expectancy varies dramatically depending on where one lives, the economic conditions in that location, and one's racial and ethnic identity." The average life expectancy for Americans is the lowest among wealthy nations.

The above is another reason we exist. People cannot live their longest, most productive life without comparable and equitable care. We are doing something about it. Join/follow us so we can do more!

To deliver on pledges from the new Trump administration to make America healthy again, policymakers will need to close gaps in longevity among racial and ethnic groups.

01/20/2025

As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. let's take a moment to remember his words about . On this day, we are renewing our commitment to achieve and invite you all to join us.