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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 2

0th century. MSM is among the nation's leading educators of primary care physicians and was recently recognized as the top institution among U.S.

08/27/2026

💙 More care is coming closer to home.

Morehouse School of Medicine and Atrium Health have received approval to move forward with plans for a new teaching hospital at 675 Metropolitan Parkway SW and a broader network of primary, urgent and specialty care across Central and South Fulton County.

Atrium Health is committing more than $700 million in capital and clinical investment to help address longstanding gaps in access to hospital and emergency care. Plans include a new acute-care hospital with 24/7 emergency services and a Level III trauma center, along with primary care, specialty services, virtual care and more.

Together, we are working to build a stronger, more connected system of care for Atlanta communities and help prepare the next generation of health professionals.

Learn more: https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/morehouse-school-of-medicine-atrium-health-plan-new-teaching-hospital-in-southwest-atlanta/

08/26/2026

Are you an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student considering a career in medicine? Join Morehouse School of Medicine for the 15th Annual First Look on Saturday, September 26: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ3qbyL3pB5R4Qatsuaq4Q5nE88i_bsrhs67OLU3NO_VJFww/closedform?pli=1

First Look is a one-day service initiative of the Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) degree program designed to provide prospective medical students with support, encouragement and guidance throughout the medical school admissions and matriculation process.

Participants will have the opportunity to connect with MSM students, faculty, staff and alumni, participate in hands-on clinical skills and ethical dilemmas workshops, explore the gross anatomy lab and campus, refine interview and personal statement skills, review for the MCAT and learn from physicians and medical students through panel discussions.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Breakfast & Registration begin at 7:45am!
Program runs 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

🚨 Registration is free but required. There is no onsite registration and spots fill up quickly.

08/24/2026

🌟 We’re proud to announce that Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD, will serve as the keynote speaker for Morehouse School of Medicine’s 42nd Convocation and White Coat & Pinning Ceremony!

Dr. Graham is Director of the David Satcher Global Health Equity Institute and professor of Medicine and Microbiology, Biochemistry & Immunology at MSM. An infectious diseases physician and scientist, his groundbreaking work has helped advance vaccines and monoclonal antibodies to prevent or treat RSV, COVID-19 and Ebola.

Join us as we celebrate our newest scholars and welcome them to the Morehouse School of Medicine community on Friday, September 18, at 10 a.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on the Morehouse College campus.

We look forward to hearing Dr. Graham’s message and celebrating this important milestone together. Stay tuned for more information!

08/20/2026

🌟 Welcome to Morehouse School of Medicine!

Our newest students in Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences (GEBS), Graduate Education in Public Health (GEPH) and Graduate Education in Nursing (GENIE) recently came together for a joint two-day orientation.

The experience was an opportunity to connect with fellow students, learn more about the journey ahead and begin building community across our graduate programs.

💙 We’re glad to have you here and look forward to all you will accomplish. Welcome to the Morehouse School of Medicine community!

08/18/2026

Last week, Morehouse School of Medicine hosted Truth & Trust in Medicine: A Symposium on the Future of Health Journalism, bringing together healthcare professionals, journalists, educators, communicators, students and community stakeholders to explore the future of health communication.

Across two days, participants discussed ethical storytelling, misinformation, crisis communication, artificial intelligence and ethics, media readiness and the importance of community-centered narratives.

The conversations reinforced an important message: building public trust in medicine requires collaboration across the many professions and communities that shape how health information is understood and shared.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped advance this important conversation about the future of health journalism and public trust.

08/17/2026

From research questions to research presentations — the 2026 Student Trauma and Resuscitation (STaR) Research Program Symposium celebrated the accomplishments of this year’s participants at Grady Memorial Hospital.

Learn more about the program: https://www.msm.edu/Education/surgery/STaR.php

Over eight weeks, medical students from Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University School of Medicine worked with faculty mentors on research projects addressing critical questions in trauma and resuscitation. Their projects explored topics ranging from traumatic injury in pregnancy and geriatric trauma to spinal cord injuries, vascular trauma and orthopedic surgery.

Congratulations to our 2026 STaR participants on completing the program and sharing their work! We’re proud to support the next generation of physician-researchers.

08/11/2026

Heading to the AUCC for the new school year? Make the Student Health & Wellness Center part of your back-to-school checklist!

Join us for the Annual Open House on Thursday, August 13, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. New and returning AUCC students and their families can tour the center, meet healthcare providers and staff, learn about available services, ask questions about receiving care and connect with a Student Health Insurance representative.

We’re also bringing back our Pop-Up Vaccine Drive in partnership with Publix Pharmacy! Students can get some of the most commonly missed vaccines right on site. Vaccinations will be available on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis.

Plus, there will be giveaways, light refreshments and good vibes. Stop by, get connected and start the semester with your health and wellness in mind. We’ll see you there!

08/07/2026

Day 2 of the NAACFRC 2026 Community-Engaged Research Conference was filled with meaningful conversations, innovative ideas and inspiring collaboration.

Attendees heard from nationally recognized speakers, participated in engaging breakout sessions and explored research focused on early childhood education, economic mobility, family well-being, literacy, mental health and community partnerships. Together, researchers, practitioners and community leaders shared ideas and solutions that can help create brighter futures for children and families.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this incredible conference and helped move this important work forward. We look forward to continuing these conversations throughout the year.

08/06/2026

What an incredible way to kick off the 2026 National African American Child and Family Research Center (NAACFRC) Community-Engaged Research Conference!

From an inspiring African dance and drumming performance to reflections on five years of partnership and impact, Night 1 celebrated the people and collaborations that continue to strengthen communities through research. We were also honored to recognize our co-investigators, community partners, technical workgroup members and emerging scholars whose dedication helps move this important work forward.

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we celebrated our journey and looked toward an even brighter future. Stay tuned for highlights from Day 2!

08/05/2026

How health information is communicated influences whether people seek care, understand risk and trust the healthcare system.

🌟 Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995966740250?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Morehouse School of Medicine on August 11-12 for Truth & Trust in Medicine: A Symposium on the Future of Health Journalism, an interprofessional learning experience exploring the future of health communication in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, digital media and rapidly evolving information channels.

Through expert discussions, media training and collaborative learning, participants will explore ethical storytelling, misinformation, crisis communication, AI and ethics and the power of community-centered narratives.

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