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Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), located in Atlanta, Georgia, was founded in 1975 as a two-year Medical Education Program at Morehouse College with clinical training affiliations with several established medical schools for awarding the M.D. In 1981, MSM became an independently chartered institution and the first medical school established at a Historically Black College and University in the 20th century. MSM is among the nation's leading educators of primary care physicians and was recently recognized as the top institution among U.S.

09/05/2025

We are excited to announce that Dr. Renee McLeod-Sordjan, the inaugural Dean of Graduate Education in Nursing at Morehouse School of Medicine, will serve as the keynote speaker for our 41st Convocation and White Coat & Pinning Ceremony on Friday, September 19, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on the Morehouse College campus.

With more than 38 years of experience in clinical practice and academia, Dr. McLeod-Sordjan is a medical ethicist and nurse practitioner who has dedicated her career to advancing health outcomes and serving resource-limited communities.

We look forward to her words of wisdom as we welcome our newest scholars to the MSM community. Stay tuned for more details about this special event!

09/03/2025

📢 Happening next Monday, Sept. 8 at 7 PM ET!

MSM’s Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham is a featured panelist for ZERO Prostate Cancer’s Blitz the Barriers ATL kickoff, in partnership with BlackDoctor.org.

Moderated by Ernie Johnson, Jr., the discussion will address why Black men in Atlanta are being diagnosed and dying from prostate cancer at higher rates, and what can be done to change that.

Plus, enjoy a special performance from R&B legend Montell Jordan and the NFL Players Choir! 🎶
👉🏽 Watch live at BlackDoctor.org

08/23/2025

We’re celebrating 50 years of impact — and you could win big doing it! 🚗🏌🏾‍♀️🎟️

Enter the Morehouse School of Medicine 50th Anniversary Silent Auction & Raffle for your chance to:

✨ Drive off in luxury with a 2-year lease from Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead
✨ Swing into style with His & Hers custom PXG golf clubs
✨ Go behind the scenes with a 2026 PGA Tour Championship Honorary Observer Experience

All proceeds support our mission. Bid or enter today: https://m.biddingforgood.com/auctions/341799273

08/22/2025

White Coat season is here! 🥼 We’re just 4 weeks away from our 41st Convocation White Coat & Pinning Ceremony.

In anticipation, we’re throwing it back to last year’s unforgettable moments — when our students received their first white coats, lab coats, blazers and pins, marking the start of their journey into a legacy of medicine, science and public health. ✨

08/22/2025

Morehouse School of Medicine mourns the loss of first-year MD student Dylan Gandara.

Dylan brought joy, compassion and optimism to our community, leaving a lasting impact on his classmates and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Ailin, his family and his loved ones.

May we honor Dylan’s memory by carrying forward the kindness and light he shared with us.

08/15/2025

Thrilled — that’s the only way Lethan Hampton can describe it.

Each morning, he wakes up grateful to be learning the art of medicine, diving deeper into his endless curiosity about the human body and doing what he loves.

As part of our spotlight series introducing the MD Class of 2029, we’re proud to share the voices behind the future physicians.

For Lethan, the impact of medicine is personal. “Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person,” he says. His mission is to advocate relentlessly for his patients, amplify their voices, and deliver the highest standard of care — both here and abroad.

08/13/2025

The next chapter begins 📚✨

Last week, we welcomed our newest GEBS and MPH students to Morehouse School of Medicine! Whether diving into biomedical research, public health leadership, or dual-degree programs, these scholars are ready to make an impact in labs, classrooms and communities. 🧬🌍

08/12/2025

Empowered — that’s how Aisha Mohammed describes the start of her medical school journey.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, she’s joined a mission-driven community where becoming a doctor is about more than medicine — it’s about purpose.

As part of our spotlight series introducing the MD Class of 2029, we’re proud to share the voices behind the future physicians.

For Aisha, becoming a physician means standing in the gap for those whose voices often go unheard. She hopes to address healthcare access differentials, champion wellness and create lasting change in the communities she serves.

08/08/2025

Excitement is written all over this new chapter for Riesa Hoque.
Beginning her journey at Morehouse School of Medicine, she’s ready to embrace everything that comes with becoming a physician — the learning, the growth and the chance to make a difference.

As part of our spotlight series introducing the MD Class of 2029, we’re proud to share the voices behind the future physicians.

For Riesa, becoming a physician means more than practicing medicine. It’s about creating change — shaping healthier communities and a better future for those she serves.

08/07/2025

🌟 We're proud to announce that Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, has been elected to the Georgia Power Board of Directors.

Her appointment reflects a continued commitment to cross-sector leadership. At MSM, she has expanded access to medical education, advanced local workforce development and brought a long-term view to improving health outcomes across Georgia.

That same vision now informs a new role — helping guide one of the state’s most influential institutions at the intersection of infrastructure and community well-being.

Read more at the MSM Blog: https://www.msm.edu/blog/2025/VMRAppointedtoGAPowerBoardofDirectors.php

08/06/2025

After more than a decade of perseverance, through immigration hurdles, repeated exams and two master’s degrees, Aramide Olorunfemi is finally walking into a dream that once felt out of reach.

“Every closed door, every delay and every tear has led to this breakthrough,” she shares. “Being accepted here, at Morehouse School of Medicine, with a full tuition scholarship is something I could never have imagined on my own. I am humbled because I carry the weight of others’ dreams too.”

As part of our spotlight series introducing the MD Class of 2029, we’re proud to share the voices behind the future physicians.

For Aramide, medicine is a calling to serve the unheard — to be an advocate, an empath and a listener. She aims to be the kind of physician who honors stories, who leads with cultural humility and who opens doors for others still finding their way. Her journey is a reminder: representation doesn’t just matter — it changes lives.

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