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LEGACY 2025 Annual Report

Legacy is more than a reflection on the past. It is the enduring impact of a bold vision, the lives transformed through service and the responsibility to inspire what comes next. As Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) celebrates its 50th Anniversary, we honor the pioneers whose courage and conviction created an institution unlike any other— one founded to improve the health of resource-limited communities by educating physicians, scientists and health professionals committed to advancing healthcare access optimization. From a two-year medical education program with its first class of 24 students to one of the nation’s leading academic health institutions, MSM’s story is one of resilience, innovation and purpose. Every milestone, every discovery and every graduate reflects a legacy built through the dedication of visionary leaders, exceptional faculty, devoted staff, generous supporters and thousands of alumni whose work continues to transform communities across Georgia and around the world. This special Golden Anniversary edition is both a celebration and a tribute. Within these pages, you will revisit defining moments, recognize remarkable achievements and meet the people whose passion has shaped the institution’s first five decades. As we celebrate our legacy, we also look confidently toward the future—continuing to lead the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice. Because the world still needs what Morehouse School of Medicine does best, and together, the next chapter of our story has only just begun. MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Letter from the President and CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 Our 50th Anniversary Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

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Message from the Dean and EVP of Health Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Interview with the Board of Trustees Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Awards & Recognition Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Clinical Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Community Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 IMPACT: A Transformational Investment in the Future of Health Outcome Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Giving Forward: The Stubbs Family Endowed Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Alumni Updates and Alumni in Memoriam: Dr. Peter McIntosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Leading with Purpose: Executive Leadership & Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Morehouse School of Medicine’s Next Chapter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Dear Morehouse School of Medicine Family and Friends,

We are not here by accident—we are here by intention and by mission. This is our legacy.”

Fifty years ago, Morehouse School of Medicine began with a bold idea—to change the face of health care and advance needs-based assistance where it was needed most. There were no expansive facilities. No vast resources. Only vision, conviction and a commitment to serve. In 1969, Dr. Louis C. Brown brought that vision forward. Leaders like Dr. Hugh M. Gloster and Dr. Louis W. Sullivan carried it forward. And in 1978, that vision became reality—launching in a single trailer on the campus of Morehouse College with just 24 students. Today, that small beginning has grown into a national force for change. More than 3,200 graduates—including nearly 1,900 physicians—now serve communities across Georgia and beyond. Many choose to practice where the need is greatest. That is not by chance. It is by design. In 2025, we celebrated our Golden Anniversary under the theme, “I AM MSM: 50 Years of Shaping the Future of Health Equity.” It is more than a theme—it is a declaration. It reflects who we are and the collective impact of those who have built this institution.

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We continued to move forward with purpose. We expanded access through our partnership with Phoebe Putney Health System. We launched our advanced nursing degree program. We secured support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. And we

opened the Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center— creating new space for learning, collaboration and community. We also took time to celebrate. From the Gloster Society Gala at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where we honored Ambassador Andrew Young, to recognition at the Georgia Capitol and across Atlanta’s professional sports community, we were reminded that this legacy belongs to many. On a personal note, I was also honored to join the Board of Directors of Georgia Power—an opportunity to contribute to leadership that shapes the future of our state while ensuring decisions reflect the needs of the communities we serve. As we look to the next 50 years, we will expand our reach. We will strengthen our partnerships. And we will prepare leaders who will redefine what needs-based health care looks like in America. We will continue to show this great nation what it looks like when mission drives medicine and innovation. Our mission is clear. Our vision is unwavering. Our legacy is still being written. And the future is ours to shape.

Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG President and CEO, Morehouse School of Medicine MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

At a time when communities across the nation faced critical shortages of physicians and far too many people lacked access to quality health care, leaders within the Atlanta University Center recognized the need for something transformative: a medical school dedicated not only to educating physicians, but to advancing health outcome parity and serving those too often left behind. That vision gave birth to Morehouse School of Medicine.

A Legacy of Purpose. A Future of Possibility. Fifty years ago, a bold vision took root in Atlanta. 50th Anniversary Presenting Sponsor

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What began in 1975 as a pioneering medical education program and later operated from a single trailer on the campus of Morehouse College has grown into one of the nation’s leading institutions dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Guided by the leadership of visionary founders and fueled by an unwavering social mission, Morehouse School of Medicine has spent five decades preparing multi-perspective healthcare professionals, advancing groundbreaking research and delivering compassionate care where it is needed most. The impact has been profound. Thousands of graduates have gone on to become physicians, scientists, educators, public health leaders and advocates who are transforming health care in communities with limited access in Georgia, across the nation and around the world. Their work represents the living legacy of an institution founded on the belief that excellence and balanced resources must go hand in hand. As we celebrated our 50th anniversary, we honored the visionaries who imagined what was possible, the supporters who helped make it a reality and the generations of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners who have carried the mission forward. At the same time, we look ahead. The story of Morehouse School of Medicine is not simply one of history—it is one of continued purpose, progress and possibility. The legacy we celebrate today is still being written and its greatest chapters are yet to come.

The Vision that Changed American Medicine: Honoring Founding President and Dean Louis W. Sullivan, MD Some institutions are built with bricks and mortar. Others begin with an idea so bold that it reshapes what is possible. For MSM, that idea emerged in 1969 when Atlanta physician Dr. Louis Brown challenged leaders of the Atlanta University Center to create a medical school dedicated to preparing physicians to serve resource-limited rural and urban communities. A feasibility study funded by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation confirmed the vision, and Morehouse College President Dr. Hugh M. Gloster embraced the opportunity. In 1973, with support from the National Institutes of Health, planning began under the leadership of Joseph N. Gayles, Thomas C. Norris and Alice Greene. The defining moment came in 1975 when Morehouse College recruited Dr. Louis W. Sullivan—a distinguished hematologist and Morehouse alumnus—to serve as founding president and dean of the new Medical Education Program. Guided by his belief that excellence and equity must advance together, Dr. Sullivan transformed an ambitious vision into reality.

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In 1978, the program welcomed its inaugural class of 24 students in a single trailer on the Morehouse College campus. From those humble beginnings,

the school became an independent institution in 1981 and a fully accredited four-year medical school in 1985. Dr. Sullivan later served as the 17th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and remains the only MSM president to serve the institution twice, returning in 1993 to lead another pivotal chapter in its growth. Fifty years after Dr. Brown’s vision and Dr. Sullivan’s leadership brought Morehouse School of Medicine to life, the institution stands as a national leader in medical education, research and healthcare access optimization. The greatest testament to Dr. Sullivan’s legacy is not simply the school he founded, but the generations of physicians and health leaders who continue transforming communities around the world. MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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50th Anniversary Celebration Events

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Across education, research, clinical care, community engagement and philanthropy, MSM brought together students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors and partners to honor five decades of advancing health outcome parity. The anniversary year highlighted the institution’s enduring legacy while demonstrating how its commitment to transforming lives continues to shape healthier communities, stronger healthcare systems and future generations of leaders. Throughout the year, MSM celebrated the power of prevention, wellness and philanthropy through signature community events.

Men’s Heart Healthy Breakfast united physicians, community leaders and supporters around men’s cardiovascular health while generating scholarship support for future healthcare leaders through education, prevention and awareness.

Under the Gold Dome brought the Golden Anniversary to the Georgia State Capitol, where the General Assembly recognized MSM’s extraordinary contributions to medical education, research and healthcare access over the past five decades.

Women with Heart Luncheon continued its 16-year tradition of advancing women’s heart health and educational opportunity. Through the support of Women with Heart, nearly $1.5 million in scholarships has been awarded to more than 200 MSM students.

Dr. Curtis L. Parker Student Research Symposium showcased groundbreaking research from students, residents and young investigators, celebrating the next generation of scientific leaders and innovators.

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Black Family Wellness Expo demonstrated the power of community partnership as MSM joined The Links, Incorporated to address health and economic disparities through education, dialogue and engagement. Morehouse School of Medicine Day Proclamation was proclaimed by the City of Atlanta, recognizing the institution’s leadership, service and enduring impact on the community it proudly calls home.

Morehouse School of Medicine Month was declared by Fulton County, honoring MSM’s 50-year legacy and its continued commitment to improving health outcomes.

Match Day celebrated the Class of 2025’s impressive 90% residency match rate, with graduates preparing to serve communities across the country in primary care and other high-demand specialties.

Inaugural Day of Service mobilized more than 1,200 faculty, staff and students who contributed nearly 5,000 hours of service across 49 sites throughout metro Atlanta, embodying MSM’s founding mission of community service.

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Atlanta Hawks Recognition brought the Golden Anniversary celebration to State Farm Arena, where MSM’s achievements were highlighted before thousands of fans.

50th Anniversary Campus Celebration united faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters for a joyful tribute to the people and moments that have shaped the institution’s remarkable journey.

Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center Grand Opening marked a major investment in the future of medical education and innovation. The 52,300-square-foot, $45 million facility stands as a lasting symbol of visionary leadership and partnership.

Hugh M. Gloster Society Celebration & 50th Anniversary Gala served as the signature event of the anniversary year, bringing together supporters to celebrate the success of the IMPACT Campaign, honor distinguished leaders and invest in future generations of healthcare professionals. Atlanta United HBCU Night showcased MSM’s legacy before thousands of supporters at Mercedes-Benz Stadium while highlighting the institution’s commitment to advancing healthcare access optimization.

Daniel S. Blumenthal Public Health Symposium convened experts, researchers and community leaders to explore innovative solutions to today’s most pressing public health challenges.

One Love Century Ride promoted health, wellness and community engagement while demonstrating MSM’s commitment to healthy lifestyles and collaborative partnerships.

HeLa Women’s Health Symposium advanced important conversations around maternal mortality and health outcome parity while honoring the legacy of Henrietta Lacks and her contribution to medical research.

Convocation, White Coat and Pinning Ceremony welcomed a new generation of learners committed to lives of service, scientific discovery and ethical leadership.

Atlanta Dream HBCU Night celebrated MSM’s mission and impact, introducing thousands of fans to the institution’s vision of creating and advancing health equity to achieve health justice.

Drs. Peter and Marlene MacLeish Endowed Lecture welcomed one of the nation’s leading voices in academic medicine, inspiring future physicianscientists and researchers through a discussion on trust and medical publishing.

Spring Commencement honored 178 graduates in medicine, public health and biomedical sciences as they prepared to carry MSM’s mission into communities around the world.

50th Anniversary Golf Tournament brought together alumni, donors and partners in support of scholarships, reinforcing the power of philanthropy in preparing future healthcare leaders.

Winter Commencement celebrated graduates embarking on the next chapter of their professional journeys, carrying forward MSM’s mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve.

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50 YEARS OF SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HEALTH EQUIT Y 1975–2025

Morehouse School of Medicine extends its deepest appreciation to the generous sponsors whose partnership helped make our 50th Anniversary celebration a truly historic milestone. Your investment in this yearlong celebration honored our legacy while strengthening our future. Through your support, we celebrated five decades of excellence in education, research, clinical care and service, while inspiring the next generation of physicians, scientists, public health professionals and healthcare leaders.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

More importantly, your commitment reflects a shared belief in our mission to lead the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice. Together, we are expanding opportunities, transforming communities and improving lives. Thank you for celebrating our first 50 years and for partnering with us as we begin the next chapter of the Morehouse School of Medicine story. • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Georgia Power 50th Anniversary Presenting Sponsor The Home Depot Gloster Presenting Sponsor Phoebe Putney Health System UnitedHealth Group CommonSpirit Kaiser Permanente Georgia-Pacific ScottsMiracle-Gro Coca-Cola Delta Air Lines Walmart Grady Health System Atlanta Gas Light

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UPS PNC Wells Fargo Truist Southwire Chick-fil-A Goldman Sachs Aflac Peach State Health BET Liz and Frank Blake Atrium Health Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta MagMutual Meharry Medical College School of Medicine MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

This year was defined not only by celebration, but by measurable progress. These reflections highlight our continued commitment to health outcome parity and impact.

Top 10 Reflections of Institutional Excellence From the Dean and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs J. Adrian Tyndall, MD, MPH 1

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Match Day Success: 90% of MSM MD students secured residency placements, with 72% matching to a specialty of their first or only choice of specialty, continuing our tradition of excellence.

50th Anniversary Celebration— Pedal for a Purpose: MSM participated in the Metro Atlanta Cycling Club (MACC) One Love Century Bike Ride. Team MSM rode to support health education and community health.

Historic Partnership with Phoebe Putney Health System: MSM announced plans for a regional campus and new residency programs, addressing physician shortages in a region serving more than 800,000 residents in southwest Georgia.

Advanced Nursing Program Launch: MSM welcomed its inaugural cohort of advanced nursing students through its Graduate Education in Nursing Intercollaborative Excellence (GENIE) program, expanding its academic portfolio to 17 degree programs.

Distinguished Commencement Speakers: MSM hosted two nationally recognized leaders—Dr. Regina Benjamin and Dr. Debra Houry—celebrating hundreds of graduates across spring and winter commencements.

As I reflect on 2025, I am filled with pride in how Morehouse School of Medicine honored its 50-year legacy while advancing excellence in education, research and clinical care.”

Kern-AUCC Health Scholars Pathway: The newly launched pathway creates opportunities for students across four Atlanta University Center institutions, strengthening the pipeline into health professions.

Neuroarts Academic Network: MSM joined a global network of 30+ academic institutions, advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of neuroscience, arts and health.

Morehouse Medicine Rebrand: Morehouse Healthcare was rebranded as Morehouse Medicine, aligning clinical services across multiple care sites and serving tens of thousands of patients annually.

Research Highlight: MSM’s Center for Maternal Health Equity received a highly competitive $500,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, recognizing its national leadership in advancing community-engaged research and needs-based maternal health outcomes.

Strengthening Leadership Excellence: MSM welcomed distinguished leaders, including Dr. Sherri Morgan and Dr. Mukta Panda, further strengthening academic and clinical leadership to support the institution’s continued growth and impact. MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

A Conversation with Arthur R. Collins Chairman, Board of Trustees, Morehouse School of Medicine MSM: As MSM marks its 50th anniversary, how do you reflect on its legacy? Chairman Collins: MSM’s legacy is defined by purpose. From the beginning, it was designed to address inequities in health care. Fifty years later, that mission remains unchanged—and the impact is evident in the communities our graduates continue to serve across Georgia and beyond. MSM: What has been the most defining factor in MSM’s success? Chairman Collins: Clarity of mission and consistency in execution. MSM has remained disciplined in preparing healthcare professionals committed to service. That focus has shaped its national reputation and ensured its continued relevance. MSM: How have partnerships strengthened MSM’s long-term impact? Chairman Collins: Partnerships are essential to our growth. Strategic collaborations—such as 22

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the partnerships with Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Phoebe Putney Health System, CommonSpirit Health and Atrium Health—extend our reach, strengthen our academic, research and clinical footprint and deepen our ability to serve communities in meaningful ways. MSM: What opportunities define the next 50 years for MSM? Chairman Collins: Continued growth in education, research and geographic reach. MSM is wellpositioned to lead nationally in advancing needs-based health care and preparing the next generation of mission-driven leaders. MSM: What role will the Board play in guiding this next chapter? Chairman Collins: Stewardship with accountability—ensuring that growth remains aligned with mission, values and long-term impact. Our focus is to support leadership while preserving what makes MSM exceptional.

Awards & Recognition Spotlight Barney Graham, PhD

Director, David Satcher Global Health Equity Institute | National Inventors Hall of Fame; Columbia University Honorary Degree Recipient

An immunologist and virologist, Dr. Graham was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame alongside longtime collaborator and structural biologist Jason McLellan for pioneering structure-based vaccine design. “The National Inventors Hall of Fame is not just for inventions around medicine,” Dr. Graham said. “It’s for all inventions. It was a big honor to be recognized.” Their patented work stabilized viral surface proteins, helping lay the foundation for the first approved RSV vaccines. The protein design was also incorporated into COVID-19 vaccines licensed in the U.S. His dedication to health care was recognized by Columbia, which awarded him an honorary degree during its Spring Commencement ceremony.

Sasha Corbin, MD, PhD

Third-year General Surgery Resident Brennan Visiting Resident Rotation Program As part of her continued pursuit of innovative solutions to complex challenges in oncology, Dr. Corbin was accepted into the Brennan Visiting Resident Rotation program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. The rotation will allow her to collaborate with some of the world’s leading experts in cancer care and deepen her knowledge of cuttingedge treatments and research.

LaShannon Spencer, PhD

Vice President, Government Affairs

In Dr. Spencer’s role, she reports to the Office of the President and CEO and leads the institution on local, state and federal government issues. A trusted leader in government affairs and public policy, Dr. Spencer plays a pivotal role in advancing MSM’s mission by strengthening strategic partnerships and engaging policymakers to improve health outcomes.

Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG

President and CEO, Morehouse School of Medicine

Dr. Montgomery Rice gave the keynote address and was an award winner at BlackDoctor.org’s 10th Annual Top Blacks in Healthcare Awards Gala and Thought Leadership Symposium. Her authentic and heartfelt remarks reached over 200,000 viewers on its Facebook Live broadcast.

Brian Rivers, PhD, MPH

Director, Cancer Health Equity Institute

Medical publication The Cancer Letter profiled Dr. Rivers as part of its Black History Month series about his work studying prostate cancer.

Victor Ekuta, MD Neurology Resident

To amplify African American voices in the scientific community by recognizing talented and dedicated Black scientists, Dr. Ekuta received the Cell Press Rising Black Scientists Award. His essay is titled “Retooling Science: Transforming Tools into Instruments of Equity as a Black Physician-scientist.”

Herman Taylor, MD

Endowed Professor and Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute

Featured in an American Heart Association article, “Fueled by family, he grew up to become a force for Black health,” Dr. Taylor was profiled for his extensive work as a cardiologist through projects such as the Jackson Heart Study.

Jahlecia Gregory MD-4

Gregory gave the student keynote speech for the Elevate MeD gala. She began her residency at Yale last summer.

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Education

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UHSA Celebrates a Decade of Pathway Program During MSM’s 50th Anniversary In addition to Morehouse School of Medicine’s 50th anniversary, the Undergraduate Health Science Academy (UHSA) also celebrated the 10th anniversary of this signature pathway program. For over a decade, UHSA has been transforming undergraduate excellence into medical and scientific careers by producing strong student outcomes supported by compelling success stories that reflect academic achievement and professional advancement.

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This exposure program for students attending the Atlanta University Center Consortium institutions has been an effective framework for preparing them for careers in STEM-related fields while supporting workforce diversification.

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After completing the program, many students have continued their studies at MSM, making the academy an impactful and transitional arm of the Atlanta University Center schools. This sustained progress has been made possible through the collective support of donors, community partners and institutional leadership, resulting in measurable benefits across all levels of medicine.

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Online Education: From Summer Bridge to Workforce Impact

Fueling Innovation, Expanding Opportunity in Health Outcome Parity

The Morehouse School of Medicine Office of Online Education and Expanded Programs (OEEP) continues to demonstrate the transformative power of user-friendly, high-quality online education.

In 2025, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) strengthened its national leadership in advancing health outcome parity through two transformative grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)—totaling $1.8 million.

This year, OEEP celebrates the success of three students who began their academic journey in the Summer Bridge program, advanced into master’s degree programs and graduated prepared to make meaningful contributions to the health and science workforce.

Through determination and perseverance, each student successfully navigated the pathway from Summer Bridge participant to graduate.

These investments affirm MSM’s role as a trusted leader in building a more balanced and comprehensive healthcare system.

Further underscoring their accomplishments, all three graduates were selected for the 2025 GSK Scholars Program, a partnership between Morehouse School of Medicine, GSK and the Office of Career and Connection. The program provides financial support, professional mentorship and experiential learning opportunities with GSK’s Medicine Development and Supply team.

A $1 million award supports efforts to strengthen medical education and diversify the healthcare workforce. Through programs led by MSM’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute and Office of Educational Outreach and Health Careers, the funding expands pipeline initiatives that reach learners from early education through professional training—creating pathways into medicine and preparing leaders committed to serving communities with limited access to care.

Kaiyah Lindley (MS in Biotechnology) 1 , Sara Melese (MS in Health Informatics) 2 and Kiara Brotherton (MS in Biotechnology) 3 exemplify the mission of Morehouse School of Medicine’s online programs: expanding opportunity, fostering academic excellence and preparing future leaders in science, health and technology. Their achievements reflect the strength of OEEP’s comprehensive approach, which combines academic rigor with mentorship, student support services and career readiness programming.

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Their journey from aspiring scholars to graduates and GSK Scholars illustrates the lasting impact of online education in creating pathways to achievement and workforce advancement.

A second grant of $800,000 positions MSM as a national leader in research through its role as a coordinating center for RWJF’s Health Equity Research for Action (HERA) program. This

multi-year initiative reimagines how research is conducted—centering community engagement, addressing structural drivers of health and amplifying the voices of those most impacted by disparities. Together, these investments reinforce MSM’s unique ability to align education, research and community impact. They also come during a milestone year—MSM’s 50th anniversary— highlighting five decades of preparing physicians and health professionals who serve where they are needed most. With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, MSM is not only advancing its mission—it is helping to redefine how health outcome parity is achieved in communities across the nation.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM and Healthcare Leaders Through the More in Common Alliance (MiCA), Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) continues to expand its commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals by bringing immersive STEM education experiences directly to communities across the country. Over a three-week period during the summer of 2025, MSM and CommonSpirit Health hosted three regional STEM Academies in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Bakersfield, California; and Frankfort, Kentucky, engaging middle and high school students in hands-on learning designed to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and healthcare careers. The core objective of these academies was to ignite and deepen student interest in STEM fields while equipping them with foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for future success. Building on MSM’s nationally recognized pathway programs, the academies combined interactive laboratory experiences, problemsolving activities, mentorship and exposure to healthcare professionals and researchers. Students explored real-world applications of STEM 34

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while gaining valuable insight into educational pathways and careers in medicine and the health sciences. The initiative reflects the More in Common Alliance’s shared commitment to strengthening the future healthcare workforce by expanding access to high-quality STEM education and creating opportunities for students from various communities to envision themselves as tomorrow’s physicians, scientists, researchers and healthcare leaders. By investing early in young learners, Morehouse School of Medicine continues to advance its mission of improving health outcomes and achieving health equity through education, innovation and workforce development.

Mukta Panda, MD, Named Regional Dean, Chattanooga Regional Medical Campus

Medicine is a sacred trust. It’s not only about treating illness—it’s about honoring the humanity of those we serve.”

For Mukta Panda, MD, medicine has always been about more than treating illness—it is a calling rooted in service, compassion and a commitment to improving lives.

For more than 50 years, Morehouse School of Medicine has remained steadfast in its commitment to diversifying the healthcare workforce and expanding access to quality care in communities with unmet healthcare needs.

Inspired by her parents, both physicians, who cared for patients in rural and resource-limited communities, Dr. Panda learned early that health care is built on dignity, empathy and trust. Those values continue to shape her leadership as Regional Dean of Morehouse School of Medicine’s Chattanooga Regional Medical Campus.

In 2025, that commitment reached across the country through the launch of the KernAUCC Health Scholars Pathway, an innovative partnership designed to create a new generation of physicians rooted in service and community impact.

Today, she is helping advance MSM’s mission by strengthening partnerships with CHI Memorial, CommonSpirit Health, educational institutions and community organizations to expand opportunities for future healthcare professionals while improving health outcomes across the region. Under Dr. Panda’s leadership, the Chattanooga Regional Medical Campus is creating pathways for students—particularly those from rural and historically resource-limited communities—to pursue careers in medicine through mentorship, hands-on clinical education and community engagement. Her long-term vision is to build a sustainable physician workforce that reflects the communities it serves while expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care. Through her leadership, Dr. Panda is helping cultivate the next generation of physicians while advancing a healthier, more just future for the Chattanooga community.

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Creating Pathways to Medicine, Transforming Communities

Developed in collaboration with Bakersfield College and the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), the pathway creates a structured and affordable route for students from California’s Kern County to pursue careers in medicine. Students begin their educational journey at Bakersfield College, transfer to an AUCC institution to complete their undergraduate studies, and if accepted, then continue their medical education at Morehouse School of Medicine. Upon completion of their training, participants return to Kern County for residency and ultimately to serve the communities that helped shape them.

The initiative reflects Morehouse School of Medicine’s longstanding belief that addressing physician shortages requires more than training doctors—it requires creating intentional pathways for talented students to enter the profession and return to communities where healthcare needs are greatest. By combining academic opportunity, mentorship and a mission-driven approach to medical education, the program helps cultivate physicians who understand the unique challenges and strengths of the populations they serve. The Kern-AUCC Health Scholars Pathway stands as a powerful example of how the institution continues to extend its legacy beyond Atlanta— building partnerships, expanding opportunity and preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders to advance health outcome parity and improve lives for generations to come.

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Expanding Care. Strengthening Communities. Transforming Southwest Georgia.

This partnership represents a powerful, sustainable model for improving health outcomes—by training physicians where they are needed most and investing directly in communitycentered care.”

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In 2025, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) took a transformative step to improve health outcomes across Georgia through a historic partnership with Phoebe Putney Health System. Through a memorandum of understanding, the institutions are working together to expand access to care, strengthen the healthcare workforce and advance health outcome parity in southwest Georgia—one of the state’s most statistically less prevalent regions. At the heart of the collaboration is a shared commitment to addressing critical physician shortages. Plans include establishing a regional MSM campus in Albany and developing new residency programs in high-need specialties, creating opportunities for medical students and residents to train directly within the communities that need them most. This “grow-your-own” approach is central to the initiative’s long-term impact. Research shows physicians are more likely to practice where they train, making local education pipelines essential to sustainable healthcare access. By embedding learners in southwest Georgia, MSM and Phoebe are building a workforce rooted in service, cultural competence and community connection. The partnership also expands clinical training opportunities across Phoebe’s hospitals and clinics while advancing research focused

on regional health priorities. Plans include the development of a research hub to increase clinical trials and funding, ensuring innovation directly addresses the needs of local populations. Importantly, this collaboration builds on a strong foundation of existing work between the two institutions. From providing more than 1,000 free prostate cancer screenings through Project Elevation to supporting maternal and child health through the Nurse-Family Partnership, MSM and Phoebe have already demonstrated the power of community-centered care. Together, these efforts reflect MSM’s mission to lead the creation and advancement of health equity—ensuring all Georgians, regardless of geography, have access to high-quality care for generations to come. Featured in the photo: Phoebe Putney Health System President and CEO Scott Steiner (right) and Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sign a Memorandum of Understanding outlining a historic partnership on Monday, February 17, 2025.

By the Numbers 1,000+ free prostate cancer screenings (Project Elevation) Regional campus planned in Albany New residency programs in high-need specialties Expanded clinical training across southwest Georgia

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Building Bridges to Better Health in Southwest Georgia When Morehouse School of Medicine expanded its partnership with Phoebe Putney Health System, it needed a leader who could unite vision with execution. In Sherri Morgan, MD, MBA, MPH, ABFM, FAAFP, MSM found a physician, educator and administrator whose career has been defined by building strong organizations, developing future physicians and improving the health of communities. As chief administrative officer for MSM’s Albany campus, Dr. Morgan serves as the strategic and operational leader for the institution’s growing partnership with Phoebe Putney. Her role is central to advancing a shared mission: expanding access to high-quality medical education, strengthening the physician workforce and improving health outcomes across southwest Georgia.

Throughout her career, Dr. Morgan has remained passionate about mentoring the next generation of physicians and creating opportunities for learners to serve where they are needed most. That commitment aligns naturally with Morehouse School of Medicine’s mission to advance health equity and increase access to care in statistically less prevalent communities.

Dr. Morgan brings more than three decades of leadership experience spanning academic medicine, graduate medical education, health system administration and family medicine. Before joining MSM, she led graduate medical education operations for 45 teaching hospitals and more than 2,000 residents and fellows, helping drive significant program growth while fostering collaborative, high-performing learning environments.

As MSM continues to expand its presence across Georgia, Dr. Morgan is helping transform a strategic partnership into lasting impact— strengthening academic and clinical programs, supporting future healthcare leaders and ensuring more communities have access to the care they deserve.

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Third Annual Global Health Equity Summit Highlights MSM’s Growing Global Reach

We always want to come back to the students and how they are the future. We have to have faith that what we’re doing will make a difference.”

In its third year, Morehouse School of Medicine’s Global Health Equity Summit is emerging as a signature platform for bringing together leading voices in medicine, research and public health to examine the state of global health— and how local and international efforts can work together to improve health outcomes. Hosted in October by MSM’s David Satcher Global Health Equity Institute, the 2025 summit convened influential leaders including keynote speaker Dr. John Nkengasong, former director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Kathleen Neuzil, former director of the Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health; and Professor Florence Akiiki of the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda. Through panels and presentations, the event connected students and faculty with experts whose work has shaped health outcomes across continents. “I think the summit was a success,” said Barney Graham, MD, PhD, director of the David Satcher Global Health Equity Institute. “The biggest comment I got from multiple people was, ‘I didn’t know so much was going on at Morehouse!’ ” The summit was an opportunity to highlight MSM’s growing relationship with the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda.

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Dr. Graham described the school—located outside Kigali—as “a real innovation in how to think about and run a medical school,” noting its focus on holistic care, community engagement and training in village settings. “MSM is trying to develop a relationship with them, because we’re both trying to do the same thing,” he said. That exchange reflects a broader belief that global health innovation can also improve care in the United States. Dr. Graham said future progress may come through both high-tech advances, such as expanded vaccine manufacturing in resource-limited countries, and low-tech lessons drawn from community-centered models of care. “Most of our system in the U.S. is focused on managing disease, very little is focused on managing well-being,” he said, adding that Morehouse School of Medicine has long emphasized a more holistic, patient-focused approach. “Our philosophy is to combine traditional medicine with high tech, science-based medicine. And get a boost from the best from both worlds.” For the Institute, students remain the central mission. Through global learning opportunities in countries including Costa Rica, India, Ghana and Malawi, MSM students—several of whom attended the Summit—are gaining firsthand exposure to varied health systems and new approaches to care.

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From Atlanta to Abroad: Expanding Global Health Training

RCMI Expands MSM’s Research Infrastructure and Community Impact

Morehouse School of Medicine continued to expand how it prepares students for careers in global health in 2025. Through coursework, community engagement and immersive study abroad, MSM is exposing students to health outcome parity challenges across cultures.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) program serves as the foundation for much of the institution’s research enterprise— supporting the infrastructure that allows MSM’s scientific discovery to move from the lab into communities.

“We’re giving our learners enough exposure to these issues around the world that they’re inspired to see a role for themselves in a broader global health justice mission,” said Gilberte Bastien, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and associate director of the Office of Global Health Equity.

Established by Congress in 1985, RCMI is designed to build biomedical research capacity at minority-serving institutions while advancing work on diseases that disproportionately affect populations in areas with limited healthcare access. MSM’s longest-standing NIH grant—now in its 38th year—provides about $4.3 million annually to support labs, data collection and investigator development.

Among those opportunities was MSM’s Costa Rica immersion program, where students explored universal health care, community-based medicine and health disparities affecting Afro-descendant and Indigenous populations. “I saw how communal leadership is built into their mental health approach,” said Francois Williams, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow. “Group therapy, neighborhood clinics and community partnerships are used to tackle issues like suicide and emotional distress. Clinics are embedded in the community—meeting the people where they 46

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are. ”Global experiences are also shaping students’ careers. Melissa Issa-Boube, who matched into a general surgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, conducted surgical research in Malawi. “The opportunity completely changed my life,” Issa-Boube said. “It made me really excited about global surgery and showed me how research can improve patient outcomes and policies.” MSM also engaged students in research opportunities in Ghana, Jamaica and India while partnering with immigrant and refugee communities in Georgia. As Dr. Bastien reminds students, “You don’t have to get on a plane to grow competency in global health. We’re trying to grow those kinds of opportunities even here in the state.”

“The grant supports so much of the research infrastructure on this campus,” said Sean Kimbro, PhD, professor of microbiology, biochemistry and immunology and director of RCMI at MSM. Now managed by the NIH’s National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, “it has a community piece that wasn’t there in the original grant three decades ago,” Kimbro said, aligning with MSM’s established local relationships.

In 2025, RCMI supported initiatives including the Discovery of Us project, which examines the biology of stress in African American communities across metro Atlanta and rural Georgia. “There’s opportunity to ask certain research questions that need to be answered,” Dr. Kimbro said, “and the rural space differs from what’s in the urban space.” Through community-based events, researchers collected blood samples, health data and social determinants information—building a dataset that now includes nearly 800 participants. RCMI is also helping MSM connect its research across the institution, turning individual efforts into larger, usable datasets that can drive discovery. At one Discovery of Us event, Kimbro recalled, participants stood outside in the rain waiting to take part. “That was very powerful,” he said. “People wanted to be part of it.” MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

MSM Patent Orange Book Listed for an FDA-Approved Kidney Disease Therapy

African Americans are three times more likely to require renal replacement therapy than white individuals. Our partnerships advance our shared commitment to health outcome parity.” James Lillard, PhD, MBA, Senior Associate Dean of Research, Innovation and Commercialization 48

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Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) reached a major milestone in 2025 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted drug approval for a certain kidney disease treatment. This made MSM the first Historically Black College and University/ Historically Black Medical School (HBCU/HBMS) to own an Orange Book–listed patent associated with an FDA-approved drug. The FDA’s Orange Book identifies approved drugs and information about patents that protect them. MSM investigators have built on years of precision medicine research and studying kidney diseases that disproportionately affect African Americans and other statistically less prevalent populations. MSM owns 112 issued patents—more than any other HBCU/ HBMS. MSM’s longstanding commitment to precision medicine research is translating scientific discoveries into therapies that improve patient care. This milestone highlights the growing impact of innovations originating at MSM and the potential of precision medicine to improve outcomes for patients in communities with a disproportionate burden of kidney disease.

Where Trust Meets Treatment: MSM Anchors Blitz the Barriers Initiative When ZERO Prostate Cancer chose Atlanta to launch its $20 million Blitz the Barriers initiative to close prostate cancer treatment access gaps, it turned to Morehouse School of Medicine as its anchor partner. The collaboration built on a relationship shaped in part by Leanne Woods-Burnham, PhD, co-director of MSM’s Prostate Cancer Precision Prevention Program (PCP3) and a member of ZERO’s Medical Advisory Board.

At the September 2025 kickoff, MSM’s PCP3 team provided free screenings, bringing care directly into the community and lowering the threshold for participation—an approach rooted in access and in the trust MSM has built over time.

“They knew if they kicked off in Atlanta, they would have a strong foundation with which to collaborate and move forward,” said Dr. Woods-Burnham. Baltimore is also a pilot city for the initiative.

That work is now expanding. MSM is one of only two recipients of a Blitz the Barriers community grant, led by Dr. Woods-Burnham and Pamela Cooper, MSM’s director of translational community engagement, to broaden outreach across Atlanta and its surrounding counties.

The stakes are clear. African American men are 75% more likely to develop aggressive, metastatic disease and twice as likely to die from it, and Atlanta ranks among the most affected regions for mortality differences. Funded in part by Novartis, Blitz the Barriers is designed to change that, pairing data-driven strategy with on-the-ground engagement to increase screening and improve early detection.

“I expect we can see increases in screening and earlier diagnosis within a year,” said Dr. Woods-Burnham. If those gains hold, the path is straightforward: more screenings, earlier detection and, over time, fewer lives lost.

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ACT NOW Shape the Future of Clinical Research

First Cohort Completes ACT Training Program Morehouse School of Medicine advanced cutting-edge clinical research with its new Agile Clinical Trials (ACT) Clinical Research Training Program.

After four patient interactions, students performed as effectively as experienced clinicians, proving human interaction skills can be learned quickly.” Julia Liu, MD, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology.

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The 16-week certification curriculum is a versatile and practical research program aimed at people with or without healthcare experience. The trainees received mentorship and career preparation by working alongside experienced MSM researchers and clinicians dedicated to improving health outcomes through representative clinical trials. Upon completing the program, participants will be job-ready for entry-level Clinical Research Coordinator roles with demonstrated skills in participant recruitment, documentation and site operations. Dr. Julia Liu, professor of medicine and chief of the division of gastroenterology, observed that participants without science-based experience adapted to the program’s pace without falling behind. Currently, the ACT program is seeking additional funding for future cohorts.

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Morehouse Healthcare Clinics are Now Morehouse Medicine

Our foremost priority has always been the health and well-being of our patients.” Errol Crook, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Morehouse Medicine’s Chief Medical Officer

Morehouse Healthcare, the clinical arm of Morehouse School of Medicine, announced on October 1, 2025, that it had officially changed its name to Morehouse Medicine.

region. In addition to primary care, specialties and service lines include pediatrics, cardiology, geriatrics, sports medicine and behavioral health.

The transition reflected the organization’s evolution beyond traditional healthcare delivery and highlighted its role as part of a nationally recognized academic institution that integrates patient-centered care supported by groundbreaking research and innovation. Throughout the name change process, patients continued to be treated by the same trusted physicians committed to compassionate care. Investments in technology and clinical operations have enhanced the patient experience while expanding access to high-quality care.

As MSM’s clinical enterprise, Morehouse Medicine is central to the institution’s mission of preparing the next generation of health professionals with more than 100 physician faculty members serving as educators and mentors for medical students and residents. This integration of education and clinical practice creates an environment where learners gain hands-on experience delivering culturally responsive, evidence-based care. Its longstanding focus on prevention, wellness and coordinated care has earned Morehouse Medicine national recognition, including designation as a National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home.

“Our foremost priority has always been the health and well-being of our patients,” said Errol Crook, MD, senior associate dean for clinical affairs and Morehouse Medicine’s chief medical officer. “Our patients can be assured that, despite our name change, we remain dedicated to providing healthcare access and supporting their overall wellness.” Since opening its first physician practice in 1985, Morehouse Medicine has grown into one of Georgia’s largest multi-specialty physician groups, providing care at three metro Atlanta locations as well as supporting nearly every major hospital and clinic in the

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MSM H.E.A.L. Clinic Delivers Care, Training and Community Impact Led by students from across MSM’s degree programs under the guidance of faculty, staff and licensed providers, the clinic provides handson patient care experience while preparing future healthcare leaders.

The Morehouse School of Medicine Health Equity for All Lives (MSM H.E.A.L.) Clinic advances the institution’s commitment to community-centered care by bringing preventive care directly into the community and creating pathways to ongoing treatment. In 2025, the H.E.A.L. Clinic conducted free health screenings for 1,930 individuals during 48 events in metro Atlanta, across Georgia and at the MSM More in Common Alliance campus in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Those screenings identified unmet healthcare needs, connecting insured individuals without a primary care provider to Morehouse Medicine and referring uninsured patients to the MSM H.E.A.L. Primary Care Free Clinic for ongoing care. The weekly free clinic maintained an active roster of 117 patients with 343 patient encounters, providing nearly $59,000 in primary care services and more than $147,500 in health screenings. The H.E.A.L. Clinic’s impact also extended to scholarship. Students earned the Best Poster Award at the Community Health Leadership Conference, and student Michael Amin presented at the Society for Student-Run Free Clinics Conference.

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A Recipe for Change: MSM’s Optimal Health Lifestyle Intervention Workshops Since 2017, hundreds of people have learned how a plant-based diet can improve their health thanks to Morehouse School of Medicine’s Optimal Health Lifestyle Intervention Workshops. The weekly series was founded by MSM Assistant Professor of Community Health & Preventive Medicine Jennifer Rooke, MD, MPH, who directs the Optimal Health and Wellness Clinic at Morehouse Medicine. “The workshops are a support group for lifestyle medicine patients who have adopted a plantbased diet and are interested in disease reversal,” Dr. Rooke explained. “We don’t focus on weight loss, because there are many unhealthy ways to lose weight, and we have testimonials and personal stories from many patients who have reversed their chronic conditions.”

Each class is focused on specific topics including nutrition, physical activity, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, bone health, stress management and restorative sleep. While the workshops are virtual, in 2025, Dr. Rooke and Dr. Barrow organized an in-person gathering at MSM during the Daniel S. Blumenthal, MD, MPH, Public Health Symposium. Participants receive plant-based recipes and health resources and are encouraged to join other activities including walking, hiking and strength training opportunities so that they can apply what they have learned in the workshops to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

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Community Engagement

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Community Engagement Day We showed Southwest Atlanta that MSM is helping to build a strong today for a healthier tomorrow. A special thank you to the City of Atlanta and Council Member Andrea Boone, District 10, for their partnership and support.

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The Office of Community Engagement (OCE) celebrated its growing relationship with Atlanta residents through its 11th Annual Community Engagement Day. Commissioned by Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the OCE’s goal is to stay in the community that surrounds the campus. On October 4, over 100 MSM and Atlanta University Center faculty, staff and students volunteered at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center to host a day of health, wellness and community spirit. Featuring the theme, “Resilient Together: Building a Stronger Today for a Healthier Tomorrow,” Community Engagement Day featured health screenings, including biometric and prostate cancer detection, workshops and healthy food options at no cost to more than 300 attendees. Around 85 health and wellness vendors shared their services, making the event a rousing success. The event also featured a remote broadcast from Atlanta’s V-103 radio station, local entertainment performances and special appearances by U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams and other elected officials including Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts, who presented MSM the Chairman’s Award in recognition of the institution’s 50th anniversary.

First Look Opens the Door to Future Healthcare Leaders

TAG Mentoring Program Completes 10th Year During 50th Anniversary

For many aspiring health professionals, the path to medicine begins with a single opportunity to see themselves in the field. Through its annual First Look programs, MSM’s Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) program is helping students at every stage of the educational pipeline turn that possibility into purpose.

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is demonstrating its commitment to supporting character development, attitudes toward academic learning and social-emotional learning by participating in the MSM-Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy Connect Program for the 10th year in a row.

Under the leadership of Dr. Rita Finley, associate dean for the Office of Educational Outreach and Health Careers and director of the MSMS program, First Look is planned and delivered by MSMS students alongside MD, PA and other MSM learners. Together, they provide participants with immersive experiences that demystify health professions while building confidence, skills and mentorship.

In partnership with Atlanta Public Schools and Atlanta CARES, MSM employees provide one-onone and group mentoring to third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students at Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy (TAG).

The February First Look: Health T.E.A.M. (Teaching, Exposing and Mentoring) welcomed 145 high school students from 16 Georgia school districts, bringing total participation to 733 students since the program began. Participants explored anatomy and clinical skills labs, resume writing, interview preparation, medical ethics and career panels featuring health professionals whose journeys reflected their own aspirations. A new nursing simulation using artificial intelligence 62

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introduced students to emerging technologies in patient care, while middle school participants also engaged in STEM activities designed to spark early interest in health careers. In September, 264 undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students representing 37 colleges and universities participated in First Look, receiving hands-on guidance on the medical school admissions process through MCAT preparation, personal statement workshops, suturing, anatomy and clinical skills experiences and mentorship from MSM students, faculty and alumni. Today, every entering MSM MD class includes students who once attended First Look—a powerful testament to the program’s influence and MSM’s commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Jacqueline Thrash, program manager for the MSM-Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy Connect program, matches MSM faculty and staff and students from Morehouse and Spelman colleges with elementary school students. The volunteers commit to visiting their students at least once a month. Thrash also provides activities related to healthcare careers to show them something they may want to learn more about.

In February, the program hosted a special field trip for the fifth graders to the Four Seasons Hotel to experience a lunch led by a licensed etiquette instructor. According to school records, attendance improves when the student knows that their mentor is coming to visit them. But the program doesn’t end after the last day of school. Scholarships are offered to the Dr. Ben Carson Science Academy, which provides an enrichment program for elementary and middle school students to deepen their understanding of STEM subjects.

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“My concern is that people may look at these rankings and then assume that because it’s done by nutrition experts, it’s the be-all, end-all, and therefore don’t have productive conversations with their physicians, who can really help focus on the best foods for them,” said MSM’s Dr. Jesús Luévano, who is also a spokesperson for the American Gastroenterological Association.

“We’re going to change healthcare outcomes for southwest Georgia by who we educate and train and how we educate and train them,” MSM President and CEO Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, said. “That includes creating opportunities for young physicians to receive exceptional training in communities where they can have the most impact.”

2025 Best Diet Wins Gold for Wellness and Disease Prevention

Jesús Luévano Jr., MD, MS, is an assistant professor of gastroenterology at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta.

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What BIPOC Doctors Want You to Know About Treatment for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

“There is a wealth of data and more forthcoming that helps to understand why breast cancer is so diverse and unique among women with certain genetic backgrounds and environmental or social stressors,” said Melissa B. Davis, PhD, director of the Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine (ITGM) at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. “Having this knowledge in combination with positive support partnerships can make a world of difference.”

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Hookah, Cigarillos May Be Raising Lung Cancer Rates for Fulton’s Black Men

“It’s not just race when we talk about health disparities,” Dr. Eric Flenaugh said. “It’s an imbalance between people’s health and what they know about their health and what they do with their health and the health care that’s available to them or what they seek out.”

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“I believe our paths were destined to cross,” Dr. Maisha Standifer says. “Through this project, we were able to be connected, and I was very fond of not just her, but her story and the upliftment and empowerment because it’s very key in terms of the visualization and the perception and narrative that is created. I’m very particular about the narrative of our young girls and young women.” Maisha Standifer, PhD, MPH, is the Director of Population Health at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute.

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Morehouse School of Medicine Names Building After Former State Rep. Calvin Smyre

“This is a special day, this is a three-year dream come true. And it is the culmination of really acknowledging the work of someone who’s been our champion,” Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice said.

Eric L. Flenaugh, MD, FCCP, is a pulmonary medicine expert with Morehouse School of Medicine and Grady Memorial Hospital. MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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IMPACT: A Transformational Investment in the Future of Health Outcome Parity In every institution’s history, there are moments that redefine what is possible. For Morehouse School of Medicine, one of those moments arrived with the IMPACT Campaign: The World Needs What We Do Best.

Launched in 2021, IMPACT was the institution’s first comprehensive capital campaign and the most ambitious fundraising initiative in its history. At its core was a simple but powerful belief: that the nation’s pursuit of health outcome parity depends on institutions willing to educate multi-perspective healthcare professionals, advance groundbreaking research and serve communities too often overlooked by traditional systems of care. What began with a goal of $225 million evolved into a bold $500 million vision—one designed to accelerate MSM’s growth, expand its national influence and strengthen its ability to transform lives through education, research and clinical excellence. The response was extraordinary. Morehouse School of Medicine reached its historic goal ahead of schedule, ultimately raising more than $500 million. The achievement reflects the confidence and commitment of thousands of donors, alumni, foundations, corporations, healthcare partners and friends who believe in MSM’s mission and recognize the critical role the institution plays in shaping the future of health care. The campaign’s impact can be seen across every corner of the institution. Investments in education have expanded scholarship support, helping reduce financial limitations for students pursuing

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careers in medicine, public health, biomedical sciences and health professions. New academic programs have broadened pathways into healthcare careers, while expanded enrollment opportunities are helping address workforce shortages in communities where providers are needed most. Support for innovation and research has strengthened MSM’s ability to tackle some of the nation’s most pressing health challenges, from cancer disparities and maternal health to chronic disease and population health. These investments are advancing scientific discovery while ensuring that research remains connected to the communities it is intended to serve. Campaign support has also fueled transformative capital projects that are reshaping the MSM campus and expanding its capacity to educate future generations of healthcare leaders. From state-of-theart learning environments and research facilities to collaborative spaces designed to foster innovation, these investments are creating a foundation for the institution’s next era of growth. Yet the true measure of IMPACT cannot be found in dollars raised, buildings constructed or milestones achieved. Its legacy lives in the students whose dreams became attainable through scholarships. In the researchers pursuing solutions to longstanding health disparities. In the patients who gain access to culturally humble care. In the communities strengthened by physicians, scientists and healthcare professionals trained to lead with excellence, compassion and purpose. As Morehouse School of Medicine celebrates 50 years of shaping the future of health equity, the IMPACT Campaign stands as one of the most consequential achievements in its history. It is a testament to what can happen when visionary leadership, philanthropic partnership and an unwavering social mission come together in service of a greater good. The campaign reached its goal. But its impact—and the legacy it will create—will be felt for generations to come. MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Giving Forward: The Stubbs Family Endowed Scholarship The Stubbs family’s story reflects a defining truth about Morehouse School of Medicine: When one generation invests in the next, the impact extends far beyond a single student.

When Miguel Stubbs, MD, arrived at Morehouse School of Medicine in 1987, he carried the same dream shared by so many aspiring physicians—to serve others through medicine. Thanks to the generosity of others, that dream became possible. A member of the Class of 1991, Dr. Stubbs was among the first recipients of the prestigious Henry “Hank” Aaron Scholarship, receiving financial support that helped make his medical education a reality. More than the scholarship itself, he never forgot the kindness behind it. Meeting Hank and Billye Aaron and experiencing their commitment to investing in future physicians left a lasting impression—one that would shape his own philosophy of giving back. Following graduation, Dr. Stubbs completed his internal medicine residency at Emory University before dedicating his early career to caring for patients experiencing disrupted care at West End Medical Center. Today, he continues serving communities across Georgia through his primary care and opioid addiction treatment practices. Three decades after receiving his own scholarship, Dr. Stubbs returned to Morehouse School of Medicine with a new purpose.

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As his son, Dr. Nolan Stubbs, followed in his father’s footsteps as a member of the Class of 2025, the family’s connection to MSM deepened. “I was inspired to pursue medicine because I saw the impact my father had on people within our community,” said Nolan Stubbs, MD. “He dedicated his life to the healing of others, and found joy and a sense of purpose in providing comfort and care to those facing some of their worst days. I saw the impact of his altruism and told myself that it would be an honor to follow in his footsteps.” Inspired by the generosity that helped launch his own career, Dr. Miguel Stubbs established the Stubbs Family Endowed Scholarship, creating opportunities for future students while honoring the legacy of giving that first inspired him. Established with a $30,000 gift and matched by the Alice L. Walton Foundation, the endowed scholarship will provide $60,000 in support for future Morehouse School of Medicine students.

The Stubbs family’s story reflects a defining truth about Morehouse School of Medicine: When one generation invests in the next, the impact extends far beyond a single student. It becomes a legacy— one that continues to shape the future of health outcome parity, one physician at a time. Few stories capture the spirit of Morehouse School of Medicine’s 50-year legacy more powerfully than that of the Stubbs family. A scholarship that once invested in one promising medical student has inspired two generations of MSM physicians and now, through the Stubbs Family Endowed Scholarship, will continue shaping generations yet to come. It is a powerful reminder that the greatest legacy is not measured by what we achieve ourselves, but by the opportunities we create for those who follow.

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Kitty Carter-Wicker, MD | MSM Class of 1992

Dr. Carter-Wicker earned her Doctor of Medicine degree and completed her Family Medicine residency at Morehouse School of Medicine. She serves as medical director of the Atlanta University Center Consortium Student Health and Wellness Center and professor in MSM’s Department of Family Medicine. Throughout her career, she has advanced health, mentored future physicians and served communities with compassion.

Wali R. Johnson, MD | MSM Class of 2016 For 50 years, our alumni have strengthened MSM through an unwavering commitment to our mission. Our institution’s future depends on each of us continuing that legacy.” Bonzo Reddick, MD, Class of 2002 and President, Morehouse School of Medicine National Alumni Association

Dr. Johnson is an abdominal transplant surgeon whose research focuses on patient outcomes, quality improvement, social determinants of health and transplant access. He currently leads a grant-funded study examining healthrelated social needs driving disparities in early kidney transplant outcomes.

Macy A. McNair, MD, FAACP | MSM Class of 2019 While earning her medical degree at MSM, Dr. McNair served as MD Class of 2019 President, SGA Administrative Affairs Liaison and SGA President. She later became chief resident of the MSM Family Medicine Residency Program and now serves as its associate director, assistant professor and practicing physician at the Grady East Point Clinic.

Brenton Powers, EdD, MPH | MSM Class of 2010

Dr. Powers serves as assistant professor in MSM’s Department of Public Health Education and assistant director for Graduate Education in Public Health, the program from which he graduated in 2010. He later earned a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Alabama and credits MSM with instilling his lifelong commitment to health equity, service and community impact.

Alumni in Memoriam: Dr. Peter McIntosh Morehouse School of Medicine remembers Dr. Peter McIntosh with deep gratitude and admiration for a life defined by resilience, service and an unwavering commitment to others. Dr. McIntosh’s connection to MSM began long before he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. As a research associate in the institution’s biochemistry laboratories, he embodied intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning that would shape his career and inspire those around him. Colleagues and classmates recall a man whose warmth, generosity and enthusiasm were immediately evident. Among those who knew him best, Dr. McIntosh is remembered not only for his achievements, but for the remarkable spirit with which he approached life. Fellow MSM alumnus Dr. Floyd Willis described him as “the light in the room” and a source of positive energy whose presence uplifted everyone around him. Even in the face of significant challenges, Dr. McIntosh remained optimistic, focused on others and committed to making a difference.

Family also mattered deeply to Dr. McIntosh, who was married to Mrs. Denise Sloley-McIntosh at the time of his passing in August 2025. Together the couple raised two daughters, Tatiana and Rachael, and supported each other when Tatiana’s life was tragically cut short at just 19 years old. His legacy endures through the lives he touched as a colleague, mentor, friend and member of the Morehouse School of Medicine community. Dr. McIntosh’s example reminds us that true excellence is measured not only by accomplishment, but also by character, compassion and the ability to inspire others. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, classmates and all who were fortunate enough to know Dr. McIntosh. His memory and influence will continue to inspire future generations of physicians and healthcare leaders at MSM. MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Executive Leadership Team

Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG President and CEO

J. Adrian Tyndall, MD, MPH Executive Vice President of Health Affairs and Dean

Michelle McGuire, MBA Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Operations Officer

Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD Senior Vice President for External Affairs and Innovation

Dorian Harriston, MA Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Cindy Lubitz Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer

Jamie Allen, JD, LLM Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Kandy Ferree Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Veronica Mallett, MD Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of More in Common Alliance

Rick Kittles, PhD Senior Vice President of Research

Katherine Napier, CPA, CISA, CIA Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Creshema Murray, PhD Vice President and Chief of Staff

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Arthur R. Collins Chairman of the Board Managing Partner, theGROUP

Susan Grant Vice Chair of the Board Retired, Executive Vice President of CNN News Services

Thomas N. Malone, MD Private Practice Physician, OB/GYN

Glenn W. Mitchell III Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Sylvester McRae, MD Assistant Professor, Director of St. Francis OBGYN Physician Partners

Woodrow W. McWilliams III, MD John B. Amos Cancer Center, Radiology and Oncology

Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG President and CEO

John Whyte, MD, MPH Chief Medical Officer, WebMD

Javarro (Jay) Edwards President, JME Group

Board of Trustees

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Camille Davis-Williams, MD, FACOG Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare

Kimberly Evans Paige Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, BET Networks and Live Events

Claire Pomeroy, MD, MBA President, Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation

Neeraj Tolmare Global Chief Information Officer, The Coca-Cola Company

Lisa LeCointe-Cephas, Esq. Chief Compliance Officer, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Marvin O’Quinn, BSc, MBA, PhD Retired President/ Chief Operations Officer, CommonSpirit Health

Carey Roth Bayer, EdD, MEd, BSN, RN, CSE Professor, Community Health and Preventive Medicine (Faculty Representative)

Aaron D. Dent Managing Director and Chief Procurement Officer, Tishman Speyer

Bonzo Reddick, MD President, MSMNAA (2024–2026) MSM MD Class of 2002

Jeromey Beaman MSM Student Government Association President (Student Representative)

Joy Fitzgerald Retired President and CEO, Atlanta Housing Authority

Lawrence V. Jackson Chairman, SourceMark LLC

Douglas Love, Esq. President and CEO, Annexon Biosciences

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Morehouse School of Medicine’s Next Chapter Begins. Fifty years ago, Morehouse School of Medicine was founded on a bold belief: that improving the health of statistically less prevalent communities begins with educating leaders called to serve. That vision transformed a small medical education program into one of the nation’s leading academic health institutions and established a legacy that continues to improve lives across Georgia and beyond. As we celebrate our first 50 years, we look confidently toward the future. The next chapter of Morehouse School of Medicine will be defined by excellence in education, groundbreaking research, innovative clinical care and partnerships that expand access to health care where it is needed most. We will continue preparing physicians, scientists, public health professionals and healthcare leaders committed to advancing health equity and achieving health justice. Central to that future is the new Academic and Research Building—a transformational investment that will expand our capacity to educate future healthcare professionals, accelerate biomedical discovery and equip students with advanced simulation technologies that prepare them for the complexities of modern medicine. By strengthening the pipeline of multi-perspective healthcare leaders, MSM will continue transforming communities and improving lives for generations to come.

Our legacy has brought us this far. The next 50 years begin now. MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

LEADING THE CREATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH EQUIT Y TO ACHIEVE HEALTH JUSTICE