Friday, the Eighteenth of September Two Thousand Twenty Six Ten O’clock in the Morning
Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College
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Program Call to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cinnamon Bradley, MD, FACP Associate Dean of Student Affairs Professor, Internal Medicine Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Soar” Performed by Shilan Douglas Words and music by Jerry E. Peters Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marvin L. Crawford, MD, MDiv, FACP Chaplain | Professor of Medicine Senior Pastor, First Saint Paul African Methodist Church National Anthem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “The Star-Spangled Banner” Performed by Shilan Douglas Words by Francis Scott Key Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Performed by Shilan Douglas Words by James Weldon Johnson Music by John Rosamond Johnson Opening Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG President and CEO Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD Interim Dean for Academic Affairs
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Class Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akolbia Biggers- Rowland Vice President, GEBS Student Government Association Acknowledgment of Donors/Awardees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG President and CEO Introduction of the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD Interim Dean for Academic Affairs Convocation Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD Director of the David Satcher Global Health Equity Institute | Professor of Medicine and Microbiology, Biochemistry and Immunology White Coat and Pinning Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ngozi Anachebe, PharmD, MD, FACOG Executive Vice Dean of Education and Faculty Affairs | Professor, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Pangela H. Dawson, PhD, MSPAS, PA-C Associate Dean, Physician Assistant Studies Director, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Studies Renee McLeod-Sordjan, DNP, PhD, FNAP, FAAN Founding Dean and Professor of Nursing Danita Eatman-Daniels, PhD Associate Dean, Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences Professor, Medical Education David Hefner, EdD Vice President, Online and Continuing Global Education 42ND CONVOCATION | SEPTEMBER 2026
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White Coat and Pinning Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Miles-Richardson, DVM, PhD Associate Dean, Graduate Education in Public Health | Director, Master of Public Health Program | Professor and Chair, Department of Public Health Education Closing Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD Interim Dean for Academic Affairs Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marvin L. Crawford, MD, MDiv, FACP Chaplain | Professor of Medicine Senior Pastor, First Saint Paul African Methodist Church Staggered Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD Interim Dean for Academic Affairs Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Soar” Instrumental
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Convocation Address Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD Director of the David Satcher Global Health Equity Institute professor of Medicine and Microbiology, Biochemistry and Immunology Morehouse School of Medicine Dr. Graham is an infectious diseases physician and scientist. He is an inventor of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies approved for human use to prevent or treat RSV, COVID-19 and Ebola. Dr. Graham joined MSM in 2022 after retiring as Deputy Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center the previous year. He earned a BA in biology from Rice University, his MD from the University of Kansas and a PhD from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Graham has authored more than 550 scientific publications and is an elected member of the National Academies of Sciences, Medicine and Inventors. He was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2025 and has received multiple awards for the advancement of science. Time magazine recognized Dr. Graham as one of the world’s 100 most influential people and named him a Hero of the Year in 2021. In 2024, he was named one of the 100 most influential people in health.
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MSM Learning Communities A learning community is a group of individuals sharing common goals, values and ideas that actively engage in learning with and from each other. Our Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) project, entitled “Mentoring Students at Morehouse,” began in the fall of 2011. The QEP project was developed strategically to align with initiatives to expand the institution’s educational programs and sustain the highest standards of teaching, excellence and professional competence. Its primary objectives are to train faculty mentors, mentor academically challenged students and mentor all students through learning communities. Learning communities are student-led and mentor-facilitated educational sessions that take place in a supportive team environment. The expected outcomes of learning communities are: • • •
Improvement of learning outcomes for our students, including skills, grades, scores and time to degree; Development of long-term supportive relationships through mentoring sessions, and Development and/or enhancement of faculty members’ skills and capacities as mentors.
All Morehouse School of Medicine students are grouped into learning communities. Medical students (MD) are grouped into the 12 learning communities of Knowledge, Innovation, Compassion, Wisdom, Excellence, Leadership, Integrity, Service, Commitment, Discovery, Equity and Inclusion. Students in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) are placed across three learning communities: Justice, Honor and Service. Each community is also identified by a corresponding name of a pioneering African-American physician or physician assistant: Richard Smith, MD; Joyce Nichols, PA-C; and Prentiss Harrison, PA-C, respectively.
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Graduate students in biomedical sciences are grouped by the degree levels of Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences (PhD); Master of Science in Biomedical Research (MSBR); Master of Science in Biotechnology (MSBT); MSBT with Medical Cannabis Therapeutics Concentration; Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI); Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR); Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS); and Master of Science in Neuroscience (MSNS). Graduate students in public health are grouped by the degree levels of Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), Master of Administration in Justice-Involved Care (MAJIC) and the Master of Public Health (MPH) students also participate in learning communities that are grouped by life stages.
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Entering Class Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Knowledge
Faculty Mentors: Dr. Jessica Williams and Dr. Kameswara Badri Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Stephanie Amendola Paa Kwesi Ankrah Reem Araji Loren Carter Raven Forrest Vincent Le Je'Niesa Manning Adaeze Nwobodo Oladapo Suleiman Natali Vera Pimentel
Mercer University University of Cape Coast McGill University Xavier University of Louisiana Howard University University of Georgia Spelman College University of Pittsburgh Northwestern University Emory University
Biology and French Biochemistry Microbiology and Immunology Biochemistry Health Management Biology Biology Sociology/Psychology Biomedical Engineering Neuroscience
State of Year Residence GA NC MD OOS GA GA OH DE FL GA
2025 2019 2024 2023 2017 2024 2022 2022 2025 2024
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Innovation Faculty Mentor: Dr. Carla Durham Walker
State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Claive Asiedu
University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Maryland, Baltimore County Coe College
Biology
TN
2022
Public Health
GA
2017
Biochemistry and Chemistry
GA
2019
Aminata Bah Ogechukwu Chigbo 8
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Innovation Faculty Mentor: Dr. Carla Durham Walker Name
Undergraduate Institution
Sydrah Damir
University of Arizona
John Escate Sydney Gustave Keith Hudson Olina Mohamed Malia Nelson Angela Okechukwu Sophia Schnitzer
University of West Georgia Bard College University of Michigan Brown University Georgia Institute of Technology Loyola University Chicago University of Central Florida
State of Year Residence
Major Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Biology Biology Biology, Health and Society Health and Human Biology Psychology Psychology Health Sciences
AZ
2025
GA GA MI GA GA GA FL
2021 2024 2022 2024 2025 2026 2025
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Compassion Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alexandria Poitier
State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Riddhi Atmakuri Timothy Cotton
University of Washington University of Georgia
Vanessa Dos Santos
University of Florida
Evan Hall Kiara Humphrey Damari Massey Amelia Newell Ezinne Nweke Amanda Samuel Destin Thomas
Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Florida A&M University Augusta University University of Miami Yale University Kennesaw State University
Public Health Nutritional Sciences Microbiology & Cell Science and Public Health Biology Biology Physical Therapy Cell and Molecular Biology Music and Biology Chemistry Chemistry
WA GA
2025 2021
FL
2025
GA GA FL GA NY CA GA
2023 2021 2023 2026 2024 2003 2018
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Excellence Faculty Mentor: Dr. Carey Bayer Name
Undergraduate Institution
Elhan Abdi
Emory University
Xavier Baruti Peter Brooks
Georgia State University Kennesaw State University
Sahera Howard
Purdue University
Kiran Hussaini Lily-Marie Lytle Makayla Moore Tuan Pham James Rapley Trea St. Hillaire Ogochukwu Ugboh
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Oregon State University Spelman College University of Washington Rutgers University-New Brunswick Haverford College University of Georgia
Major Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Biology Biology Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology Sociology BioHealth Sciences Biochemistry Medical Laboratory Science Biological Sciences Biology Microbiology and Spanish
State of Year Residence GA
2024
GA GA
2022 2022
GA
2024
TN OR NJ WA NJ NY GA
2021 2025 2026 2024 2023 2023 2024
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Leadership Faculty Mentor: Dr. Carmen Dickinson-Copeland Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Princess Adomakoh Neiko Anderson Sydney Bell Sophia Browning Nasya Cooper Hiwot Endeshaw
Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Howard University Oakwood University Langston University Pomona College
Biology and Communications Biology Biology Biology Biology Chemistry
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State of Year Residence GA GA GA GA OK AZ
2025 2024 2024 2026 2024 2025
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Leadership Faculty Mentor: Dr. Carmen Dickinson-Copeland Name
Undergraduate Institution
Elizabeth Fernandez
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Henok Hagos Raven Herring
University of Georgia Spelman College
Mauricio Navas-Zurga, Jr. University of Florida Vivian Okigbo
Moravian University
State of Year Residence
Major Neuroscience and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biology Health Science Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Biology
MA
2024
GA GA
2024 2026
FL
2025
PA
2025
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Integrity Faculty Mentor: Dr. David Daniels
State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Yvann Batamack Rediate Degu Saeed Dupree
University of Southern California University of North Georgia Johnson C. Smith University William Paterson University of New Jersey
Neuroscience Biology Biology and Chemistry
CA GA NC
2025 2025 2024
Biology
NJ
2023
GA
2025
GA GA CA GA NY
2018 2024 2024 2025 2022
Samantha Flores Eric Guo
Emory University
Doris Ijeoma Alexandra Norwood Fanny O'Vincent Jackson Simpson Imani Sumner
Georgia State University Mercer University University of California, Merced Georgia Institute of Technology Penn State University Park
Chemistry and Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology Nursing Biology Psychology Physics Biology
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Service Faculty Mentor: Dr. Indrajit Chowdhury Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Victoria Adeola Courtney Curtis Keeren Daya Hannah Goldman Hala Lachguer Mykal Martin Jardyn Robinson Fadila Sassil Jaidyn Sawyer Neeraj Thiagarajan
Rutgers University-Camden Georgia Institute of Technology University of Georgia University of Virginia Princeton University George Mason University Agnes Scott College University of Georgia Spelman College University of California, Irvine
Biology Biomedical Engineering Biology Biology Psychology Biology Neuroscience Biology Chemistry Neurobiology
State of Year Residence PA GA GA VA TX VA GA GA GA CA
2023 2024 2020 2023 2024 2023 2025 2023 2026 2025
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Commitment Faculty Mentors: Dr. Anita Moton Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Adrian Akhuetie James Bailey Keely Brown Trinisia Fortune Taylor Jones Kyra Lunford
University of California, Riverside Xavier University of Louisiana California State University, Fresno City University of New York Georgia State University Prairie View A&M University
Andrew McElroy
Emory University
Emilia Poma Olamide Soyomokun Jaida Williams
Brandeis University Kennesaw State University Florida State University
Biochemistry Chemistry Biology Biology Chemistry Biology Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Biology Exercise Science Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences
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State of Year Residence CA GA GA NY GA TX
2024 2026 2024 2020 2019 2023
GA
2023
GA GA FL
2023 2024 2023
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Discovery Faculty Mentor: Dr. Latasha Bogues Name
Undergraduate Institution
Precious Ajiero
Emory University
Markos Atikem
Georgia Institute of Technology
Kennedi Clemons
University of Georgia
Mariam Desouky University of Washington Gerson Espinoza Campos Yale University Devan Johnson Wake Forest University Demetrice Jones University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of North Carolina Elat Menyelshewa at Chapel Hill Vikram Sahgal Georgia Institute of Technology Laini Tuboku-Metzger Xavier University of Louisiana
State of Year Residence
Major Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Biomedical Engineering Health Promotion and Applied Biotechnology Biology Molecular Biology Political Science Kinesiology
GA
2024
VA
2025
GA
2024
WA CA GA TN
2024 2025 2023 2024
Psychology
NC
2025
Psychology Public Health
GA GA
2025 2023
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Equity Faculty Mentor: Dr. Firas Kobaissy
State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Huda Abdulle Oluwatumininu Adaramola Keilyn Broussard Ali Fareed Rishab Jayanthi Steven Johnson Mikayla Jones
George Mason University
Neuroscience
VA
2024
Augusta University
Kinesiology
GA
2026
Michigan State University Georgia Institute of Technology Northwestern University Florida State University University of Memphis
Neuroscience Biochemistry Biochemistry and Data Science Exercise Physiology Biology
GA GA GA FL TN
2020 2026 2023 2025 2023
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Equity Faculty Mentor: Dr. Firas Kobaissy Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Jaiden Outten Treasure Ray Yovanni Vera Pimentel Courtinee Walker
Kennesaw State University University of Florida Georgia State University Cornell University
Biology Biology Psychology Biology and Society
State of Year Residence GA FL GA NY
2023 2024 2021 2024
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Inclusion Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jiepei Zhu Name Kynnedi Beck Jeong Won Chang Abiguelle Edee Kendra Ezeanii Princess Frema Kalis Johnson Sharrell Mcdowell Nathaniel Nash Samay Shah Deborah Taye Amari Tiller
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Undergraduate Institution University of Alabama at Birmingham Freed-Hardeman University University of South Florida Georgia Southern University Texas Christian University Clemson University University of California, Los Angeles Emory University University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Georgia Xavier University of Louisiana
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Major
State of Year Residence
Biomedical Science
VA
2024
Biology Biomedical Science Biology Kinesiology Animal and Veterinary Sciences
GA FL GA TX GA
2024 2023 2026 2026 2022
Biology
WA
2023
Biology Genetics and Neuroscience Biological Sciences Biology
GA GA GA GA
2025 2026 2024 2024
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Wisdom
Faculty Mentors: Dr. Kenneth Onyedibe, Dr. Angela Wimes and Dr. James McCoy (Emeritus) State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Unimashe Akande Nasya Becton Summer Clemons Zabilon Dessalegn
Morehouse College University of Chicago Spelman College University of Georgia University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Gonzaga University Georgia Institute of Technology University of Oregon
Biology Psychology Biology International Relations
TX MI GA GA
2026 2024 2024 2024
Pre-Professional Biology
TN
2024
Neuroscience Psychology Human Physiology Biochemistry Neuroscience
GA GA WA GA TX
2025 2022 2026 2024 2024
Bahar Folad Nathan Jackson Kaylynn McCarthy Danielle Safranski Shreshtha Shah Ciarra Thomas
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) | Leadership Faculty Mentor: Dr. Christopher Ervin
State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
India Bellamy Tiniyah Fouch Alia Hollingsworth Chazz Lovely Lezama-Francois Mariam Mohammad Malia Pattison Austin Schorr Taylor Taylor Raevyn White
Rice University University of Alabama Georgia Institute of Technology
Sports Medicine Biology Biological Sciences
GA GA GA
2023 2023 2024
University of Georgia
Biology
GA
2020
University of Georgia University of Minnesota University of Georgia Valdosta State University Fisk University
Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology
GA WI GA GA TX
2022 2024 2024 2022 2024
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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) | Justice Faculty Mentor: Stephanie Banks, MPH Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Hezekiah Garner Zahra Ginyard Kalei Micheau Maryam Mohammed Francesca Moore Briana Prout Jessica Stevenson Jordan Talley Lauren Twamugabo
Georgia State University Georgia State University University of Florida University of Houston Emory University Spelman College Florida A&M University Spelman College University of Miami
Biological Sciences Biology Health Education Psychology Art/Neuroscience Biology Biology Health Science Biology
State of Year Residence GA GA FL TX GA NJ TX GA GA
2019 2024 2023 2025 2022 2024 2023 2025 2024
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) | Service Faculty Mentor: Sabrina Jackson-Botts, MSc, PA-C, PA
State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Bryanna Blake Marques Claiborne Mikayla Frierson
Georgia State University University of Maryland University of Georgia North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina A&T State University University of Houston University of Georgia Mercer University University of North Carolina
Health Science Public Health Biological Sciences
GA MD GA
2024 2025 2024
Biology
FL
2023
Kinesiology
NC
2025
Health Nutritional Sciences Biology Public Health
TX GA GA NC
2022 2024 2023 2023
Celeste Hardee Lanise Myers Sarah Nganga Faith Parham Noah Vogel Kamia Washington 16
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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) | Honor Faculty Mentor: Sharon A. Rachel, MA, MPH, MS
State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Nya Gardner Akayla Green Catherine Johnson Tia Johnson Kenadhi Killebrew Khadydia Koffi Evan Simms Shaelyn Snellings Sharon Yang
Virginia Commonwealth University University of West Georgia University of Georgia Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana Clemson University Chaflin University Florida State University Southwestern Adventist University
Biology Biology Public Health Biology Public Health Psychology Biochemistry Pre-Professional General Studies
NC GA GA TX LA SC GA FL TX
2023 2024 2023 2021 2022 2022 2024 2024 2024
Doctor of Nursing Practice–Community Engagement and Health Justice Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Heather Bolden Crystal Farrow Jessica Mitchell Melody Resto-Burton Karla Scipio Adam Smith Antonio Washington
Troy University Capella University Middle Georgia State University University of South Alabama Drexel University Florida A&M University University of West Georgia
Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing
State of Year Residence AL GA GA GA GA FL GA
2011 2023 2010 2008 2010 2012 2011
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Doctor of Nursing Practice–Family Nurse Practitioner Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Ashanti Booker
Florida A&M University
Nursing
State of Year Residence FL
2016
Master of Science in Biomedical Research (MSBR) Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Darryl Barksdale Jayden Bates Kiara Charles Andriana Davis Jordan Davis Onyebuchi Egwu Cori Mbonzo Fetsum Tadesse Makaela Tracey
Tennessee State University Louisiana State University Louisiana State University Clark Atlanta University Miles College Alabama A&M University University of Georgia Boston University Hampton University
Biology Microbiology Biological Sciences Biology Biology Biology Applied Biotechnology Biomedical Engineering Cellular and Molecular Biology
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State of Year Residence GA LA NJ AR GA GA GA GA MD
2026 2026 2026 2025 2025 2026 2020 2022 2024
Master of Science in Biotechnology (MSBT) Online Learning Community State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Elias Blessed Camren Boyce Martha Broadnax Patrick Davis Kaitlin Deshotel Asiyah Franklin Keyshawna Haney Ajah Hentz Gilmore Vincent Hernandez Maya Hicks Shontelle Johnson D'Asia Jones Vashun Lemmons Gerardo Lopez Victoria Maynard Devorah McKinley Triana Payton Lionel Perry
Penn State University Valdosta State University Georgia Institute of Technology Thomas Edison State University Cornell University Excelsior University Bethune Cookman College Spelman College Georgia Southern College Clark Atlanta University National University Alcorn State University Clark Atlanta University National University Florida A & M Univeristy Georgia Southern University Clark Atlanta University Hampton University Indiana University and Southern Illinois University Howard University Delaware State University Clark Atlanta University Tuskegee University University of South Carolina Clark Atlanta University Kennesaw State University Temple University
Life Science Biology Chemistry Philosophy Biology and Society Public Health Biology Psychology Chemistry Psychology Biology Biology Biology Clinical Laboratory Science Health Science Studies Biology Biology Biochemistry General Studies and Biological Sciences Chemical Engneering Biology Biology Biology
Nessa Pierce Faith Sampson Jonae Savage Sanaa Simmons Nautica Steele Eric Warren DaShirelle Washington Collin Williams Shawndra Woodard
Information Management and Systems
Biology Biology Anthropology
TX GA GA LA MD NY MI GA GA GA CA AL GA CA LA GA GA KS IN FL DE GA AL TX GA GA FL
2021 2024 2023 2022 2025 2021 2024 2025 2017 2026 2025 2022 2025 2024 2024 2026 2025 2021 2022 & 1999 2026 2019 2026 2022 2021 2025 2024 2004
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Master of Science in Biotechnology with Concentration in Medical Cannabis Therapeutics (MSBT/MCT) Name
Undergraduate Institution
Nana Adomako Boama
University of Maryland and Chamberlain University
Vincent Allen Monica Brady Jasmine Graham Laila Sears Alexius Shorter Janelle Smith Marcoiya Sutton Mawie Talion
East Carolina University Alabama A&M University Fort Valley State University University of Alabama Kentucky State University Xavier Univeristy Georgia Southern Coumbia College
Dakota Walker
Fort Valley State University
Major
State of Year Residence
Biotechnology and Nursing
MD
Technology Zoology Biology Chemistry Biology Neuroscience Biology Cinema Art and Science Plant Science and Biotechnology
GA GA GA AL GA LA GA IL
2025 and 2023 2017 1993 2022 2026 2025 2025 2026 2015
GA
2024
Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) Name Chinwe Mbisike Prince Mosley Samed Obeng Jordae Smith Austin Williams
20
Undergraduate Institution University of California, Los Angeles Tuskegee University University of West Georgia Oakwood University Florida Atlantic University
MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Major
State of Year Residence
Physiological Science
GA
2015
Health Sciences Biology Biology Biological Sciences
GA GA CA GA
2024 2015 2026 2015
Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Destine' Bandy Trenetta Blocker Kaylin Clay Amiyah Croone Asha Harp Cayla Harris Kali Harris
Jackson State University Central College Spelman College Georgia State University Georgia Southern University Jackson State University Spelman College North Carolina A&T State University Spelman College Southern University and A&M College Georgia Southern University Georgia State University University of Mississippi Hampton University Georgia State University Sam Houston State University Morehouse College University of Florida Florida State University Spelman College Morehouse College Morehouse College University of California, San Diego Georgia State University
Biology Psychology Biology Psychology Psychology Biology Psychology
GA IL IL GA GA WI TX
2021 2018 2026 2022 2022 2018 2026
Biology
GA
2025
Biology
TX
2025
Biology
LA
2023
Biology Biological Sciences Psychology Psychology Economics Biology Biology Biology Biomedical Sciences Biology Biology Psychology Human Biology Neuroscience
GA GA MS GA GA TX GA FL GA FL MD GA CA GA
2023 2025 2015 2026 2025 2019 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2024 2023 2026
Taylor James Destiny Jones D’Metrie King Zaria Lindsey Bryce Morris Hilton Mozee Sanai Neblett Hannah Ogdigben Olubukola Ogunfeitimi Leader Omokanye Walteria Phelps Cameron Rainer Taylor Richardson Jacob Robertson Adam Thrasher Gloria Udogu Mahek Virani
42ND CONVOCATION | SEPTEMBER 2026
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Master of Science in Neuroscience (MSNS) State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Ramya Cook
Spelman College
Biology
GA
2026
Anthony Nicholson
Morehouse College
Biology
IL
2026
Malaika Wakadilo
Spelman College
Biology
GA
2026
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences (PhD) State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Timothy Brantley Victoria Brown Ananni Hayes Kylie Ingram Sydni Kimble Diana LeVasseur
Virginia Union University Georgia Institute of Technology University of Cincinnati Georgia State University Pennsylvania State University University of Florida Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles Bowie State University Alcorn State University Lehman College, City University of New York
Biology Neuroscience Neurobiology Biology Biological Sciences Plant Sciences
GA GA OH GA PA GA
2018 2024 2026 2026 2023 2021
Biochemistry
CA
2021
Biology Biology
MD GA
2022 2020
Biology
GA
2024
Vedejenne Meza Ashley Moore MaKayla Tanksley Danielle Wright
22
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Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Shaquista Avery Tatyana Brooks Aisha Burrus Abriea Carter Lachasha Cooper Jazmyn Corley Jeaniah Cummings Shaniyah Elliott Teryana Evans-Jones
Health Science Business Administration Psychology Information Technology Integrative Studies Health Care Management Health Science Biology Health Science
GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
2017 2025 2026 2023 2015 2026 2022 2026 2026
Health Professions
GA
2026
Health Science
GA
2019
Public Health Sciences
GA
2024
Alezia Hill Tiffany Kelly Laderrius King April Lowther JaTaya Neal Salome Quayson
South University Georgia State University Capella University Clayton State University Clayton State University Clayton State University Florida A&M University Spelman College Western Governors University Louisiana State University at Alexandria Clayton State University University of Massachusetts Amherst Lander University Morgan State University University of Memphis University of West Georgia Western Governors University Southwestern Adventist University
SC MD GA GA GA MO
2023 2025 2026 2013 2026 2020
Kemelly Reyes
Western Governors University
GA
2026
Genesis Roberts
Morgan State University University of North Carolina at Charlotte Columbia Southern University
Public Health Applied Liberal Studies Nursing Speech Pathology Healthcare Administration Nursing Health Information Management Health and Human Sciences
MD
2025
Psychology
GA
2015
Health Care Administration
GA
2026
Khimara Favors Jaquayla Flemister Philip Heslop
JoEl Walker Marveale Williams
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Master of Public Health (MPH) | Prevent - Promote - Protect State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Isaiah Alexander Dontrell Allen
Jackson State University Howard University North Carolina A&T State University Miami University Morehouse College Rice University Virginia State University Boston University Boston University Texas Southern University Howard University Marquette University Grambling State University Howard University Harris-Stowe State University Norfolk State University University of South Florida Tennessee State University Auburn University
Biology Health Science Studies
GA IL
2025 2024
Biology
SC
2026
Kinesiology and Psychology Biology Biological Sciences Biology Neuroscience Human Physiology Chemistry Psychology Psychology Marketing Human Health Sciences Biology Biology Biomedical Science Biological Sciences Software Engineering
GA GA TX GA GA GA TX DC WI TX GA IL VA FL GA AL
2025 2022 2026 2026 2026 2026 2025 2026 2026 2012 2026 2026 2026 2020 2026 2024
Arrington Ashford Nicholas Bertrand David Crawford Temiloluwa Daniels Sarai Findlay Makeda Hailu Kamyra Little Nia Melonson Kamille Padgitt Raevion Piggee Glynn Price Jayda Roach Amaya Rogers Caleb Sadler Stherline Saint-Sume Devyn Storms Mikael Tameru
24
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Master of Public Health (EMPH) Online Learning Community State of Year Residence
Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Dquayvion Cloud Jamel Foster Tawanda Hanible Tanay Keaton Resa Knott Nefertiti Tyehemba Njie Shekinah Washington Alexandria Williams
North Carolina Central University Mississippi State University University of Maryland Kennesaw State University Agnes Scott College Barnard College Benedict College University of California, Riverside
Social Work Biological Sciences Psychology Integrated Health Science Neuroscience Anthropology Public Health Neuroscience
NC GA IL GA GA NY SC CA
2016 1995 2016 2026 2018 2007 2025 2019
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Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) Name
Undergraduate Institution
Major
Year
Amanda Alexander Diana Alvarez
Columbus State University College of New Rochelle Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania University of Connecticut University of Alabama at Birmingham Rutgers University Morehouse College University of Memphis State University of West Georgia Wayland Baptist University The University of New Orleans Tennessee State University Texas Southern University American Intercontinental University University of Phoenix Southern New Hampshire University Clark Atlanta University Howard University University of North Carolina at Charlotte East Carolina University University of Phoenix Spelman College Howard University
Psychology Social Science
2010 2018
Business Administration; Economics
2018
General Studies Double Major: Psychology and Criminal Justice Major Psychology Minor Sociology Biology International Language/Biology Psychology Food and Nutitional Science Management Healthcare Administration Health Administration
2014
Business Administration
2006
Business Management
2014
Healthcare Administration
2019
Finance and Marketing Biology
1997 2005
Psychology
2021
Public Health Healthcare Management Psychology English
2022 2024 2011 2013
Brittney Brown Kerrylin Burke Brenquetta Carr Briana Cesar Tai Chambers Breona Cole Tanisha Crankfield Ivette Daley Alton Denson Dabreonna Douglas Sydne Dupree Leslie Dyson Brenda Eskridge Elizabeth Franson Veatrice Futch Sabrina Goodson Anita Gray Khadijah Grimes Shalaunda Hatchett Alesha Henderson Lacrisha Holcomb
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Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) Name
Undergraduate Institution
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Neicola Holt Stacy Jean-Laurent
Life University University of Central Florida
Psychology Health Services Administration
2013 2023
Ronyell Jones
Kennesaw State University
Psychology
2017
Wood Lajeunesse Centeria Lee Sara Limpert Woods Rachel Lindquist Dejarius Macklin Brianna Moore Kelly Angelyn Nguyen Cham Nguyen Omi Potts Markes Rembert
Georgia Gwinnett College Psychology Florida A&M University Cardiopulmonary Science Bishop's University Psychology Minnesota State University Communication Studies University of Southern Mississippi Business Administration Florida A&M University Biology Winston Salem State University Healthcare Management UNC Charlotte Accounting Albany State University Health and Human Performance Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Biomedical Engineering A.S. Integrative Studies/B.S. Health Clayton State University Care Management University of Cincinnati Health Sciences Southern New Hampshire Health Management University Florida Agricultural & Mechanical Social Work University York College, CUNY Business Administration Bachelor of Science-Long Term University of South Florida Care Administration University of West Georgia Criminology
Afrika Samuel Leonard Scott Terry Setzer London Shaw Natasha Solomon Caleb Taylor Nathan Thomas Roberta WrightWashington Brandon Young Tameka Young
2022 2020 2006 2015 2023 2016 2021 2017 2017 2006 2020/2022 2013 2025 2023 2009 2020 2016
Hofstra University
Biology
2011
Langston University Norfolk State University
Business Administration Social Work
2013 2024
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MSM Scholarship Funds 1986 Class Endowed Scholarship 1987 Class Endowed Scholarship Abbott Scholarship Fund Agnes P. Green, M.D. Endowed Scholarship AKA-HBCU Endowed Scholarship Alexander Moore, M.D. & Family Endowed Scholarship Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Alma W. Givens Scholarship Ann & Otto Sonnefield Scholarship Anne and Richard Schweitzer Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Art and Sela Collins MPH Endowed Scholarship Arthur M. Pruce, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund AT&T Endowed Scholarship Atlanta Medical Association Heritage Fund Scholarship Auxiliary to the Atlanta Medical Association Scholarship Ayaresafo Endowed Scholarship Barbara P. Bush Endowed Scholarship Beatrice Wilkinson Welters Endowed Scholarship Bess C. Jones MD, MPH Endowed Scholarship Billye Suber Aaron Merit Scholarship Blanche Goens Endowed Scholarship Fund Bloomberg Philanthropies Endowment Program Boston Globe Foundation Scholarship 28
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Bristol Myers Squibb Corp. Endowed Scholarship Broom Family Endowed Scholarship Bush Foundation Endowed Scholarship C. B. Powell Endowed Scholarship C. Melvin Patrick Memorial Endowed Scholarship Caduceus Occupational Medicine Honors Scholarship in Public Health Camp Younts Foundation Endowed Scholarship Carl G. Whetsell, MD. Endowed Scholarship Caroline Charles-May Endowed Scholarship Carrie M. Dumas Endowed Scholarship Cathy Williams, MD & Family Endowed Scholarship Celeste M. Miller, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Chairman’s Council Endowed Scholarship Charlene Dewey & Wayne Riley Endowed Scholarship Charles & Liza Clopton Jr. Endowed Scholarship Charter Classes Endowed Scholarship Chick-fil-A Scholarship for Student Housing Class of 1996 Endowed Scholarship Coca Cola Medical Scholars Fund Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta CT Assist Direct Scholarship Curtis Stokes, III, MD Class of 2009 Legacy Scholarship Cyril L. Moore, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund Daniel G. Gebremedhin, M.D. Endowed Scholarship
Daniel S Blumenthal MD MPH Endowed Scholarship David F. Whitley & Mildred A. Whitley Endowed Scholarship Derrick Stafford Endowed Scholarship Dr. Beth Sarah Panton Wright Scholarship in Mental Health Dr. Calvin McLarin Endowed Scholarship Fund Dr. Clinton & Rosa Watkis Endowed Scholarship Dr. Dewitt Alfred Jr Endowed Scholarship Dr. Earl S. Lipman Endowed Scholarship Fund Dr. Gregory Parker Scholarship Fund Dr. Jacqueline Holt-Grant and Mr. Steven Grant Endowed Scholarship Dr. Johnie A. and Juanita H. Gilchrist Endowed Scholarship Fund Dr. Kerry-Ann Kelly Endowed Scholarship Fund Dr. Leon Lane Memorial Scholarship Dr. Osita A. Onyekwere Endowed Scholarship Dr. Reed and Margie Malone Tuckson Scholarship Dr. Rose E. Blackburne Family Endowed Scholarship Dr. Rugaya Abaza Memorial Scholarship Drs. Felton and Cynthia Anderson Endowed Scholarship Edmund Rudsill Endowed Scholarship Edward C. Mazique Endowed Scholarship Eilene Maupin Women Heart Endowed Scholarship Eric LeMaine Mansfield Endowed Scholarship Ethelene Jones Crockett Endowed Scholarship Eugene Mitchell Endowed Scholarship Fund FDHA Masters of Public Health Scholarship Program Ferree-Nauman Family Endowed Scholarship in honor of Vera Clemons Cornish
Florence R. Rolston, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Frances Butler Gibbs Endowed Scholarship Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Scholarship Fred Renwick Endowed Scholarship Frederick D. Funderburg Endowed Scholarship Friends of Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice Fulton Dekalb Hospital Authority Scholarship Furshpan Potter Direct Scholarship Furshpan Potter Endowed Scholarship Fund George A. Johnston Endowed Scholarship Georgia Power Foundation Scholars Gerald L. Truesdale Endowed Scholarship Gerald W. Blakeley, Jr. and Tenley Albright Endowed Scholarship Fund Gloria Jean Butler-Thomas Endowed Scholarship Gulshan Harjee Endowed Scholarship Hank and Yvonne Thomas Honors Scholarship Health 1st Foundation Direct Scholarship Fund Henry “Hank” Aaron Merit Scholarship Henry Lee “Buddy” Treadwell Physician Assistant Scholarship Homer and Stephens Endowed Scholarship Fund Hugh M. Gloster, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund J.M. Tull Foundation Endowed Scholarship James A. Kaufman Family Endowed Scholarship James A. Kaufmann, MD Endowed Scholarship James F. Housewright Scholarship Fund Janet M. Blumenthal Endowed Scholarship Jean and Emanuel Wilkes, MD Endowed Scholarship Jenny Thomann-Koller MD Direct Scholarship Jenny Thomann-Koller, MD. Endowed Scholarship 42ND CONVOCATION | SEPTEMBER 2026
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Joanna and Landirs Shaun Williams Endowed Scholarship Johnson Wax Foundation Endowed Scholarship Jon-Vie Morales Endowed Scholarship Jones Family Endowed Scholarship Judah Folkman Endowed Scholarship K. Eric Nelson, MD Endowed Scholarship Kae & George Eric Harrison, MD Endowed Scholarship Kaiser Permanente MD Honors Scholarship Kerry Eley Endowed Scholarship Kitty Carter-Wicker Endowed Scholarship Kwame Thompson Endowed Scholarship Larry & Gloria Weinstein Scholarship Fund Linda K. Wind Memorial Scholarship (Possible Woman Foundation) Lisa and Russell Stokes Endowed Scholarship Louis Calder Foundation Endowed Scholarship Louis W. Sullivan, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund M. Delmar Edwards Endowed Scholarship Mable H. Warner Endowed Scholarship MAG Mutual Direct Scholarship Fund MAG Mutual Endowed Scholarship Mamie Young, MD Endowed Scholarship Marguerite C. Roberts Endowed Scholarship Marilavinia Jones, MD. Endowed Scholarship Marjorie McCoy Smith Endowed Scholarship Fund Marsha M. Edwards MD Memorial Fund Massey Charitable Trust Scholarship Medical Association of Atlanta Direct Scholarship Fund Michael A Williams, MD Endowed Scholarship Michael and Pamela Carter Direct Scholarship 30
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Michael and Pamela Carter Endowed Scholarship Michelle Christina Wallace, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Milton and Alice Endowed Scholarship Monroe & Sandra Trout Endowed Scholarship Monumental Baptist Church Endowed Scholarship MPH Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Earl S. Lucas Endowed Scholarship Fund Mr. Hanson Johnson & Mrs. Jiesmie Pearl Ellison Johnson Endowed Scholarship MSM Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship MSM Endowed Scholarship MSM Institutional Merit MSM Presidential Scholarship Nelson McGhee Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship Opal Burnetta Williams, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund Pamela Chevers Endowed Scholarship Portia Gordon Legacy Scholarship Pre Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Quentin Ted Smith, MD End Sch Rakes Family Endowed Physicians Assistant (PA) Scholarship Ramonita A. and Kevin L. Scott, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Raymond Hughes, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Real Men Cook for Education Endowed Scholarship Regina Benjamin, MD Endowed Scholarship Robert W Woodruff Foundation Scholarship Roger and Hattie Boyd Endowed Scholarship Roger Morales Scholarship Fund Ronald and Cynthia Thompson Family Scholarship Fund
Ruby D. Keierre Richards Scholarship Ruby Flanagan Dhye Memorial Endowed Scholarship Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Sela and Art Collins M.P.H. Honors Scholarship Severance Foundation Medical Scholarship Shade and Yinka Omole Endowed Scholarship Sidney Feldman Endowed Scholarship Sister to Sister: Barbara, Louvern, Hattie & Muriel Endowed Scholarship Sodexo Health Equity Scholarship Stanley & Lorraine Olson Endowed Scholarship STD School Steve Rosen Direct Scholarship Steve Rosen Endowed Scholarship Teneco, Inc. Endowed Scholarship The Alawode Oladele, MD, MPH Endowed Scholarship The Amber McCants Endowed Scholarship The Annie Willie Scholarship The Beverly Deaderick Taylor, M.D. Endowed Fund The Bounthavy & Nilaphone Homsombath Endowed Scholarship The Bursey Reddick Endowed Scholarship The Dewitt Clinton and Leticia Bottoms Alfred Endowed Scholarship The Dr Gilbert and Carolyn Wildstein Endowed Scholarship The E. Ginger Sullivan Endowed Scholarship The Gayles Endowed Scholarship The Gossie Heath Mathis Endowed Scholarship The Helen Dianne King-Kiel Endowed Scholarship The Links, Inc. Endowed Scholarship The Starr Foundation Endowed Scholarship
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Merit Scholarships Doctor of Medicine (MD) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Doctor of Medicine Merit Scholars: the Bloomberg Philanthropies Endowed Scholarship, The Susan Grant Direct Scholarship, the Gerald W. Blakeley, Jr. and Tenley Albright Endowed Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship. Elhan Abdi Oluwatumininu Adaramola Princess Adomakoh Precious Ajiero Stephanie Amendola Paa Kwesi Ankrah Markos Atikem James Bailey Xavier Baruti Yvann Batamack Kynnedi Beck Nasya Becton Sydney Bell Peter Brooks Keilyn Broussard Loren Carter Jeong Won Chang
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Hala Lachguer Vincent Le Kyra Lunford Lily-Marie Lytle Je’Niesa Manning Kaylynn McCarthy Andrew McElroy Elat Menyelshewa Olina Mohamed Makayla Moore Nathaniel Nash Mauricio Navas-Zurga Malia Nelson Amelia Newell Ezinne Nweke Adaeze Nwobodo Angela Okechukwu
Vivian Okigbo Jaiden Outten Fanny O’Vincent Treasure Ray Amanda Samuel Fadila Sassil Sophia Schnitzer Shreshtha Shah Jackson Simpson Imani Sumner Neeraj Thiagarajan Ciarra Thomas Destin Thomas Laini Tuboku-Metzger Ogochukwu Ugboh
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Master in Physician Assistant Studies Merit Scholars: the Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship, the Georgia Power Foundation Scholarship, the Alice Walton Endowed Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Gloster Society Scholarship. Bryanna Blake Tiniyah Fouch Khadydia Koffi Lanise Myers Kenadhi Killebrew Jessica Stevenson Maryam Mohammed
Briana Prout Marques Claiborne Mya Lee Lauren Twamugabo India Bellamy Jordan Talley Nya Gardner
Kamia Washington Kalei Michael Zahra Ginyard Megan Majewski Mariam Mohammad Taylor Taylor Emilee Martinez
Catherine Johnson Akayla Green Austin Schorr Evan Simms
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Merit Scholars: the Alice Walton Endowed Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Gloster Society Scholarship. Heather Bolden Crystal Farrow Scipio Karla
Andrea Varner Antonio Washington Jessica Mitchell
Melody Resto-Burton Ashanti Booker Khalil Hill
Master of Science in Biomedical Research (MSBR) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Master in Biomedical Research Merit Scholars: the Alice Walton Endowed Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Gloster Society Scholarship. Darryl Barksdale Jayden Bates
Kiara Charles Andriana Davis
Jordan Davis Onyebuchi Egwu
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Master of Science in Biotechnology (MSBT) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Master in Biomedical Technology Merit Scholars: the Alice Walton Endowed Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Gloster Society Scholarship. Kaitlyn Deshotel Asiyah Franklin Keyshawna Haney Ajai Hentz Gilmore
Shontelle Johnson D’Asia Jones Vashun Lemmons Gerardo Lopez
Victoria Maynard Nessa Pierce Nautica Steele Eric Warren
Collin Williams
Master of Science in Biotechnology with Concentration in Medical Cannabis Therapeutics (MSBT/MCT) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Master in Biomedical Technology-CT Merit Scholars: the Alice Walton Endowed Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Gloster Society Scholarship. MD’Asia Jones Mawie Mawie Ajai Hentz Gilmore Kaitlyn Deshotel
Nessa Pierce Asiyah Franklin Keyshawna Haney Shontelle Johnson
Vashun Lemmons Gerardo Lopez Victoria Maynard Nautica Steele
Eric Warren Collin Williams
Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Master in Clinical Research Merit Scholars: the Alice Walton Endowed Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Gloster Society Scholarship. Prince Mosley
Jordan Smith
Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Master in Health Informatics Merit Scholars: the Alice Walton Endowed Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Gloster Society Scholarship. Shaquista Avery Jeaniah Cummings Jaquayla Flemister Alezia Hill April Lowther Marveale Williams 34
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Teryana Evans-Jones Khimara Favors Philip Heslop Tiffany Kelly Laderrius King JaTaya Neal
Salome Quayson Kemelly Reyes Genesis Roberts JoEl Walker
Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Master in Medical Science Merit Scholars: the Alice Walton Endowed Scholarship, the Harry W. Yolken Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Gloster Society Scholarship. Destine’ Bandy Trenetta Blocker Kaylin Clay Amiyah Croone Asha Harp Cayla Harris
Kali Harris Taylor James Destiny Jones D’Metrie King Zaria Lindsey Bryce Morris
Hilton Mozee Sanai Neblett Hannah Ogidigben Olubukola Ogunfeitimi Leader Omokanye Walteria Phelps
Cameron Rainer Jacob Robertson Taylor Richardson Adam Thrasher Gloria Udogu Mahek Virani
Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Doctor of Health Administration Merit Scholars: the Alice Walton Endowed Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Gloster Society Scholarship. Diane Alvarez Ivette Daley Alton Denson
Veatrice Futch Sabrina Goodson Khadijah Grimes
Stacy Jean-Laurent Centeria Lee Roberta Wright-
Washington Omi Potts
Master of Public Health (MPH) Special thanks to our scholarship donors for providing support through the following scholarships to the Master of Public Health Merit Scholars: the Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship, the Georgia Power Foundation Scholarship, the Alice Walton Endowed Scholarship, the Janet Blumenthal Endowed Scholarship, the FultonDekalb Hospital Authority Scholarship, the Women With Heart Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Gloster Society Scholarship. Isaiah Alexander Dontrell Allen Arrington Ashford Nicholas Betrand David Crawford
Temiloluwa Daniels Sarai Findlay Makeda Hailu Kamyra Little Nia Melonson
Kamille Padgitt Raevlon Piggee Glynn Price Jayda Roach Amaya Rogers
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White Coat & Pinning Ceremony Medical Student Oath of Service and Responsibility As I begin the study of medicine, I do solemnly swear by that which I hold most sacred, that my efforts will be focused on the ultimate goal of serving my future patients. Toward this end, I will conscientiously and cooperatively work with my peers and professors in learning the art and science of medicine. I will regard the patients whom I will encounter in my training, as fellow human beings, and will do everything in my power to preserve their dignity. I will not compromise myself, nor endanger the welfare of my future patients by employing unworthy methods in the pursuit of my education. I pledge to perform to the best of my ability and to engage in continuous self-evaluation in an effort to address my limitations. I will never hesitate to call upon the assistance of others when indicated. I recognize that the study of medicine is a life-long responsibility; I pledge to continue to educate myself throughout my career and to constantly engage in a critical re-examination of myself as a rational, emotional, and spiritual human being.
Physician Assistant Professional Oath I pledge to perform the following duties with honesty and dedication: I will hold as my primary responsibility the health, safety, welfare and dignity of all human beings. I will uphold the tenets of patient autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence and justice. I will recognize and promote the value of diversity. I will treat equally all persons who seek my care. I will hold in confidence the information shared in the course of practicing medicine. 36
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I will assess my personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to improve my medical practice. I will actively seek to expand my knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of advances in medicine. I will work with other members of the health care team to provide compassionate and effective care of patients. I will use my knowledge and experience to contribute to an improved community. I will respect my professional relationship with the physician. I will share and expand knowledge within the profession. These duties are pledged with sincerity and upon my honor.
The Morehouse School of Medicine Nursing Oath In the presence of my colleagues, mentors, family, and community, I solemnly pledge myself to the service of humanity through the art and science of nursing. I commit to uphold the mission of Graduate Education Nursing at MSM; to advance health equity, to serve with compassion, and to champion justice for all people, especially the underserved. I will practice my profession with integrity, cultural humility, and courage always protecting those who go unseen, underserved and unrecognized. I will safeguard the dignity, rights, and well-being of those entrusted to my care, honoring their stories, cultures, and communities. I will collaborate faithfully with my colleagues across all disciplines, recognizing that health and healing are best advanced through interprofessional respect, partnership, and shared wisdom. I will seek knowledge with lifelong enthusiasm, embracing innovation, research informed critical thinking, and education to strengthen my competencies and the profession of nursing. I will hold in confidence what is entrusted to me, and I will use my voice to advocate for those silenced by illness, injustice, or inequity.
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In all that I do, I will strive to embody the values of service, scholarship, and leadership, so that my work may contribute to the flourishing of individuals, families, and communities in Georgia, the nation and the world.
A Scientist’s Pledge I accept this opportunity to follow the difficult and rewarding path of biomedical science and clinical research. I will endeavor to honor all those who have contributed to this opportunity by always working to the utmost of my abilities and by increasing those abilities when possible. I will strive to advance fundamental knowledge about all living things. I pledge to use my energy, intellect and education to enhance the lives of all mankind, understanding that often the greatest strides are made through efforts to assist the dispossessed and underprivileged in our world. I will carefully consider and remain mindful of the ethical implications of my work. I will never use my gifts and skills to intentionally harm any individual, or group. In planning and carrying out my work, I will treat this planet and all its life forms with honor and respect. I will honor and respect the efforts of my teachers, taking great care always to give credit where credit is due and always humbly understanding that all that I see, I see by standing on the shoulders of the many scientists who have gone before me. I will also honor and respect my students and all who rely on that which have learned, striving to truthfully and openly disclose all my methods, findings and conclusions. So long as I adhere to this pledge, may I have continued success in the field of biomedical science and clinical research.
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Healthcare Administrator’s Pledge As a Healthcare Administrator, I will serve the greater good by bringing people and healthcare resources together to create value that no single individual can create alone. Therefore, I will seek a course that enhances the value my enterprise can create for society over the long term. I recognize my decisions can have far-reaching consequences that affect the well-being of individuals inside and outside my enterprise, today and in the future. As I reconcile the interests of different constituencies, I will face choices that are not easy for me and others. Therefore, I promise: I will act with the utmost integrity and pursue my work in an ethical manner. I will safeguard the interests of my shareholders, co-workers, customers and the society in which we operate. I will seek to include the voices and needs of the underserved or disenfranchised people of the communities I serve to support the creation and advancement of health equity I will manage my enterprise in good faith, guarding against decisions and behavior that advance my own narrow ambitions but harm the enterprise and the societies it serves. I will understand and uphold, both in letter and in spirit, the laws and contracts governing my own conduct and that of my enterprise. I will take responsibility for my actions, and I will represent the performance and risks of my enterprise accurately and honestly. I will develop both myself and other managers under my supervision so that the profession continues to grow and contribute to the well-being of society. I will strive to create sustainable economic, social, and environmental prosperity for the enterprise I lead and the communities I serve. I will be accountable to my peers, shareholders, co-workers and patients for living by this pledge This pledge I make freely, and upon my honor.
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International Declaration of Health Rights Health requires peaceful and equitable development and collaboration of all people. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being. It is not a privilege for those with power, money or social standing. Health is more than the absence of disease, but includes prevention of illness, development of individual potential, a positive sense of physical, mental and social well-being. Health care should be based on dialogue and collaboration between citizens, professions, communities and policy makers. Health service should be affordable, accessible, effective, efficient and convenient. Health begins with healthy development of the child and a positive family environment. Health must be sustained by the active role of men and women in health and development. The role of women and their welfare must be recognized and addressed. Health care for the elderly should preserve dignity, respect and concern for a sustainable environment with balanced human populations growth and preservation of cultural diversity. Health depends on availability to people of basic elements: Food, safe water, housing, education, productive employment, protection from pollution and prevention of social alienation. Health depends on protection from exploitation without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition. OATH: WE as people concerned about health improvement in the world do hereby commit ourselves to advocacy and action to promote the health rights of all human beings.
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National Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
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“Soar” Jerry E. Peters Solemnly, we are poised to pursue Our journey to that privileged place Humbly, we will answer to our call As we walk through these hallowed halls of hope For with our hearts, willed to serve by commitment And with our minds built to solve mysteries Though we seem bound for one endless destination Yet we will boldly spread our wings as we soar to the highest place of dreams Proudly, we will stand forever tall As we face the giants of life Then watch them fall Bravely, we will fight to endure As we seek some earthly cure For all mankind For as we stand on the shoulders of others Whom all have graced this noble place from ages past We know with God on our side We can broadly take our strides As we soar to the highest place of dreams As we soar to the highest place of dreams As we soar to the highest place of dreams Soar Morehouse, Soar 42
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“Lift Every Voice and Sing” James Weldon Johnson Lift ev’ry voice and sing ’Til earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty, Let our rejoicing rise High as the list’ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us; Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun Of our new day begun, Let us march on ’til victory is won.
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General Information Platform Party Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG President and CEO Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD Interim Dean for Academic Affairs Ngozi Anachebe, PharmD, MD, FACOG Executive Vice Dean of Education and Faculty Affairs Cinnamon Bradley, MD, FACP Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Professor of Medicine Franklyn Geary, Jr., MD, FACOG Associate Dean for Admissions Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Marvin L. Crawford, MD, MDiv, FACP Chaplain, Professor of Medicine, Senior Pastor, First Saint Paul African Methodist Church
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Pangela Dawson, PhD, MSPAS, PA-C Associate Dean, Department Chair, Founding Program Director, Department of Physician Assistant Studies Danita Eatman-Daniels, PhD Associate Dean, Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences, Professor, Department of Anatomy, Pathology and Medical Education David Hefner, EdD Vice President, Online and Continuing Global Education Akolbia Biggers Vice President, GEBS Student Government Association Kennie Shepherd, PhD Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Stephanie Miles-Richardson, DVM, PhD Associate Dean, Graduate Education in Public Health, Director, Master of Public Health Program, Professor and Chair, Department of Public Health Education Renee McLeod-Sordjan, DNP, PhD, MBA, FNAP, FAAN Founding Dean and Professor of Nursing Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD Director of the David Satcher Global Health Equity Institute Professor of Medicine and Microbiology, Biochemistry and Immunology Veronica T. Mallett, MD, MMM System SVP and Chief Administrative Officer, More in Common Alliance CommonSpirit Health, Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mukta Panda, MD, MACP, F-RCP (London) Regional Dean Morehouse School of Medicine, Chattanooga Professor of Medicine Gloria Ríchard-Davis, MD, MBA, MSCP, FACOG Regional Dean, Seattle and Puget Sound Area John Stewart IV, MD, MBA, FACS Chair, Department of Surgery Chief of Surgery, Associate Dean, Oncology Programs Gianluca Tosini, PhD Chief Scientific Research Officer Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Roland Matthews, MD Professor and Chair, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Folashade Omole, MD Professor and Sarah and William Hambrecht Chair, Family Medicine Nicole Cotton, MD Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Lynn Gardner, MD, FAAP Chair and Associate Professor of Pediatrics Priscilla E. Pemu, MBBS, MSCR, FACP Associate Dean, Clinical Research Director, Clinical Research Center Medicine Tabia Akintobi, PhD, MPH Chair and Professor of Community Health and Preventative Medicine
Winston E. Thompson, PhD Obstetrics and Gynecology Research, Mentoring Academy Professor and Chair, Physiology Janice Herbert-Carter, MD, MGA Chair and Professor, Department of Anatomy, Pathology, and Medical Education Jonathan K. Stiles, PhD Chair and Professor, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Immunology Joy Coles, DNP, APRN, AGACNPBC, MBA, CCRN, HF-cert, FHFSA Chair and Inaugural DNP Program Director
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Special Thanks Shante Anderson, Mieshia Baker, Dr. Sylvia Bartley, Jamille Bradfield, Dr. Cinnamon Bradley, LaShunda Campbell, Felicia Carson, Joseph Chevalier, Tony Collier, Zipporah Dorsey, Dayna Edmonds, Dr. Martha Elks, Dr. Rita Finley, Blair Fortson, Dr. Franklyn Geary, Hanna Ghirmay, Dorian Harriston, Nicole Hayden, Dr. Janice Herbert-Carter, Allen Hightower, Teiko Johnson, Brenna Johnson, Dr. Shawntel Jordon, Dr. Ashley Kennedy-Mitchell, Elizabeth Kwama, Demetrios Lambros, Robert Landers, Amanda Magdalenski, Michael Martin, Jacolby McCray, Tambria McLaurin, Dr. Renee McLeod-Sordjan, Kaylor Mondaizie, Bridget Miller, Dr. Creshema Murray, Ayomide Olayiwola, Morcquess Oliphant, Sheridawn “Sherry” Peden, Dr. Brenton Powers, Matt Rose, Gid Rowell, Dr. Kennie Shepherd, Blake Simpson, Fatima Stallworth, Marla Thompson, Christopher Triplett and Mackenzie Wall
Special Acknowledgement
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Keeping Healthcare Human pins are a gift from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, initiators of the first White Coat Ceremony in 1993. MSM recognizes Constitution Day during its 42nd Convocation activities. This day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the U.S. or by naturalization have become citizens.
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Leading the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice.
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