Thank you to everyone who joined the 17th Women with Heart Luncheon! Together, we raised more than $110,000 for student scholarships, surpassing last year’s total and making a meaningful investment in the future. We’re grateful for our community’s continued support.

Today we honor Reverend Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader whose call to "Keep Hope Alive" inspires our work in residency programs, research and clinics advancing health equity.

This Black History Month, WSB-TV spotlighted Morehouse School of Medicine’s commitment to training future physicians and expanding access to care across Georgia. Learn more about our mission in the full story: https://ow.ly/jeku50YgGpf

Congrats to MSM leaders on making Atlanta Magazine’s 2026 Atlanta 500! 🎉 Pres. & CEO Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, alumna Dr. Gulshan Harjee and former presidents Dr. David Satcher and Dr. Louis Sullivan are recognized for their impact in education & health care. https://ow.ly/8wEw50Yferm

Applications are open for the Summer 2026 Morehouse School of Medicine Surgery Reach Program. The hybrid program runs March 19–May 9, 2026 and introduces underrepresented high school students to healthcare and surgical career pathways. Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/BjyI50Y9uu7

Join Medicine in Action: From Classroom to Community! Students and volunteers will provide food, resources and medical screenings while connecting individuals to health & social services. Volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0Y_-94MvJRvScdXu_HcdF342gGm94bNutwoX8129BV14jwA/viewform

Today, we wear red ❤️ In observance of National Wear Red Day® and American Heart Month, Morehouse School of Medicine faculty and staff wore red on campus to raise awareness and support women’s cardiovascular health.

Morehouse School of Medicine thanks the sponsors of the Women With Heart Seventeenth Annual Luncheon. ❤️ Your support helped us bring the #BigHeartEnergy and advance our shared commitment to health equity and meaningful community impact. We are grateful for your partnership.

Tomorrow, Morehouse School of Medicine hosts the 17th Annual Women with Heart Luncheon, in recognition of American Heart Month, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Sandra B. Nichols and a panel moderated by Mikki Taylor to support student scholarships. Learn more at www.msm.edu

This February marks 100 years of Black History Month. At Morehouse School of Medicine, we honor this legacy through our continued commitment to advancing health equity and achieving health justice. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM100 #MorehouseSchoolofMedicine

Morehouse School of Medicine will host its 17th Annual Women with Heart Luncheon on February 4 at the Georgia Aquarium in recognition of American Heart Month. Proceeds support student scholarships. 🎟️ Secure your seat and bring the #BigHeartEnergy : https://ow.ly/vBU350Y627y

Black children with ADHD are too often misunderstood. Professor and Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Dr. Sarah Vinson calls on clinicians to work with parents to build trust & treatment plans that support each child’s unique needs: https://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/2026/January/ADHD.php

Morehouse School of Medicine is pleased to welcome Todd Greene as Senior Vice President for Institutional Relations. In this role, he will lead philanthropic strategy, external engagement and strategic partnerships that support MSM’s mission and expand our community impact.

Wearable sleep trackers can be helpful — but they have limits. Dr. Chantale Branson of Morehouse School of Medicine tells AP News that trends matter more than nightly scores, and good sleep habits matter most. Read more: https://ow.ly/pyyw50Y4QGX?

Due to inclement weather and unsafe conditions, Morehouse School of Medicine will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Morehouse Medicine clinics and the Student Health & Wellness Clinic will be closed, with appointments being rescheduled. Your safety remains our top concern.

Join MSM on Feb. 6 for Stories of Hope: Radical Healthcare Solutions and the PAD Epidemic. A reception, film screening and panel examining preventable limb loss and health inequities in the Deep South. Free registration: https://ow.ly/UwE850Y1fEV

Due to extreme weather conditions and for the safety of our community, campus is closed on Saturday, Jan 24 and Sunday, Jan 25, 2026. Physician faculty & residents with patient care responsibilities at Grady, CHOA, the VA or other healthcare organizations should follow their directions.

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day. 💙We're highlighting the work of our Center for Maternal Health Equity to advance evidence-based, community-informed maternal health solutions shaped by rural voices across Georgia. Learn more: https://centerformaternalhealth-equity.org/

"Community-Centered Public Health," a new book coauthored by Dr. Tabia Akintobi and Dr. Stephanie Miles-Richardson explores strategies and tools that advance health equity through community partnership and public health practice. Purchase today: https://ow.ly/56M250Y0Shz

K. Sean Kimbro, Ph.D., Director of the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) and Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine, shares insights on ancestral-driven research, data bias, mentorship and trust on LifeBeat: The Podcast. Tune in now: https://ow.ly/Gofv50Y05Fj

Meet the ACT Trainee Cohort at Morehouse School of Medicine. Through the Agile Clinical Trials (ACT) Training Program, participants are gaining hands-on experience to help expand access to inclusive and community-centered clinical research. Learn more: https://ow.ly/BTfK50XWHW5

With ACA premiums rising and an enrollment deadline approaching, Georgia’s safety-net clinics are seeing growing demand. FOX5 Atlanta spotlights how the Morehouse School of Medicine H.E.A.L. Clinic serves uninsured adults across metro Atlanta as coverage gaps widen. Read: https://ow.ly/nkyp50XVz7R

DELPH Cohort 6 met for their Fall Intensive Convening, focused on navigating complexity, strengthening leadership presence, and communicating with clarity and confidence, while connecting with peers and learning from public health leaders. Learn more: discover.astho.org/48HDLbM. @msmedu.bsky.social

As the year comes to a close, we extend warm holiday wishes to our students, faculty, staff, partners and community. 💙 May this season bring moments of rest, reflection and connection as we look ahead to the work still to come.

Enter MSM’s 50th Anniversary Silent Auction/Raffle! 🎉 You could win a luxury lease from Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead, PXG Golf Clubs, or a 2026 PGA Tour Championship experience. Every entry supports our mission: https://m.biddingforgood.com/auctions/341799273/items

We're pleased to announce former CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry as the keynote speaker for our Winter Commencement. Her decades of leadership will offer valuable insight to our graduates as they begin their own paths in healthcare. Read: https://ow.ly/U9AO50XBiBK

We are honored to receive $1M from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to expand Morehouse School of Medicine programs that train healthcare leaders rooted in equity and community service. Read more: https://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/2025/November/RWJF-Grant.php

On World AIDS Day, we reflect on the work still needed to advance accessible HIV care. The Satcher Health Leadership Institute is confronting barriers affecting Black communities in the South through research, partnerships, community engagement and clinical training. Learn more: georgiathrives.org

Morehouse School of Medicine wishes our community a warm and restful Thanksgiving. 🧡 We’re grateful for everyone who helps move our mission forward — students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners alike. Enjoy the holiday! 🍂🦃

We Are Online. ⏳ Application deadline is coming up—apply now to Morehouse School of Medicine’s Online Education & Expanded Programs. Flexible, career-ready, and built for impact. Apply Today: https://bit.ly/4inrOel

The 2025 State of the School Address is here! Discover the milestones, achievements and plans guiding Morehouse School of Medicine into the year ahead — and the collective effort of our incredible community. Watch here: https://youtu.be/u6PS70Bwa2g

MSM is shaping the future of clinical research through its Agile Clinical Trials (ACT) Training Program — a 16-week, no-cost opportunity for aspiring professionals to gain hands-on experience and advance health outcomes. Applications are open now through November 20: https://bit.ly/3WfcOW0

Sarah Neault’s journey is rooted in service, from community clinics and Medicaid support to meeting with legislators to advocate for care access. We’re proud to celebrate her as the Outstanding Medical Student in Volunteerism & Advocacy Award recipient: https://ow.ly/zeL750Xt5xl

Join us on November 19 for Born to Thrive: Maternal Health Panel & Resource Fair — a space where lived experience and medical expertise meet to strengthen maternal health. Panel: 11 AM–1 PM | Resource Fair: 1 PM–3 PM Lunch while available. RSVP: FirstLadiesHealth.com/healthclinic

Researchers at Morehouse School of Medicine are leading a two-year, $800K study, funded by the Black Women’s Health Imperative, to understand why some Black and Latina women in Georgia aren’t using free breast & cervical cancer screenings. Read more in Healthbeat Atlanta: https://ow.ly/6M5O50Xr3MH

Morehouse School of Medicine celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week and the NPs delivering exceptional care! Our GEN Program empowers nurses in maternal health and chronic disease. Learn more about advancing your nursing career: https://www.msm.edu/Education/GEN/index.php

🇺🇸 Morehouse School of Medicine recognizes Veterans Day and honors all who have served. We thank the veterans within our community and across the nation for their dedication and sacrifice.

MSM is shaping the future of clinical research through its Agile Clinical Trials (ACT) Training Program — a 16-week, no-cost opportunity for aspiring professionals to gain hands-on experience and advance health outcomes. Applications are open now through November 20: https://bit.ly/3WfcOW0

Morehouse School of Medicine announces the Kern-AUCC Health Scholars Pathway with AUCC and KCSOS — creating a direct route for Kern County students to pursue medical careers from high school through residency. Learn more: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/kahsp.html

I had an incredible discussion on advances in sickle cell research with Amit Jimoh, Jonathan Stiles and Robert Meller in the beautiful auditorium of our host @msmedu.bsky.social #FutureofSickleCell @sciam.bsky.social

Join Dr. J. Adrian Tyndall at Grand Rounds 2025! 🗓️ Nov. 7 | 7:30 AM PST. Learn how academic medicine drives change in education and health. Register: https://ow.ly/Bj0150XeVbn

It’s Election Day! 🗳️ Head to the polls and make your voice heard. At Morehouse School of Medicine, we know active participation builds stronger communities. Every vote matters — make yours count! Learn where and how to vote: https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-voting

Tune in today at 4 PM ET for the AAMC virtual awards! 🎉 Join us in celebrating our President & CEO, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, as she accepts the 2025 Herbert W. Nickens Award. ➡️ Register now!: https://web.cvent.com/event/d6db8463-2715-4c6c-a5ec-237045678863/summary

Morehouse School of Medicine and Phoebe Putney Health System have signed a historic agreement to transform health care access in SW Georgia. The partnership will expand medical training, launch new programs and strengthen research focused on community health. Read more: https://ow.ly/FnO250XggcX

The loss of Black male artists like D’Angelo & Lance Reddick raises the question, "why?" MSM's Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham highlights the need for early detection & culturally sensitive health talks. Read more at Essence: https://www.essence.com/health-and-wellness/dangelo-cause-of-death/

Your DNA tells a story. 🧬 On LifeBeat: The Podcast, Dr. Melissa B. Davis of MSM shares how ancestry, biology & environment intersect to shape cancer risk — and how science is driving equity in care. 🎧 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYt7NbeBGRk #CancerResearch #Genomics #LifeBeat

📢 Fall 2026: Morehouse School of Medicine’s first-ever Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Community Engagement & Health Justice is here! Lead w/purpose. Serve w/impact. 🏥 Hybrid format 📍 Clinical placements across GA 🎓 Graduate in just 16 months Apply now → www.msm.edu/Education/GE...

🎧 A new episode of Danforth Dialogues is live! This month, we’re joined by Dr. Regina Benjamin — 18th U.S. Surgeon General and MSM alumna. From a rural Alabama clinic to national public health leadership, her story is one of purpose, progress and impact. Listen now: omny.fm/shows/danfor...

MSM is turning 50 — and we’re marking the moment with this year’s MSM Giving Day and the “50 for 50 Challenge.” From May 16–17, we’re launching 1,975 minutes of giving. Your gift powers our mission and supports the next generation of leaders! www.givecampus.com/schools/More...

The U.S. spends more on treatment than on keeping people healthy. It’s time to rebalance. Morehouse School of Medicine joins the @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social #CollectiveForHealth to reimagine innovation in prevention and care research. Learn more: www.dorisduke.org/strengthenin...