Family Medicine Residency
Graduation Dinner
June 5, 2026
6 –9 p.m.
Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center
6:10 p.m.
Welcome
6:15 p.m.
Invocation & Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Presentation of Resident Certificates
7 p.m.
Presentation of Faculty Awards
7:10 p.m.
Graduate Tributes
7:20 p.m.
Graduate Reflections
7:35 p.m.
Passing of the Gavel
7:40 p.m.
Acknowledgment of New Interns
7:45 p.m.
Remarks from the Chair
7:50 p.m.
Champagne Toast
7:55 p.m.
Benediction
Lauren Cooper, DO
Christopher Jackson, Sr., MD
Michele Mack, MD
Ashley McCall, MD
Zari Watts, MD
The Rising Star Award is given to a first-year resident who exhibits early promise in scholarship, leadership, advocacy, and/or clinical care, or whose overall performance is far beyond what is expected for their level of training.
The Chief Resident Award is given to acknowledge the chief resident’s dedication to fellow residents and their commitment to providing extra service during residency training.
The Director’s Award is presented to a resident for scholastic excellence and dedication to teaching fellow residents the art and practice of Family Medicine.
Dr. Charles Sow Morehouse School of Medicine
The faculty bestows this award upon a resident for meritorious achievement during residency training.
The Resident of the Year Award recognizes a resident who demonstrates exceptional leadership, clinical achievement, and the potential to further advance the practice of Family Medicine.
The Rising Star Award is given to a first-year resident who exhibits early promise in scholarship, leadership, advocacy, and/or clinical care, or whose overall performance is far beyond what is expected for their level of training.
Chairman’s Award
The Chairman’s Award recognizes diligent efforts in support of residents and conscientious delivery of health care within the Morehouse Family Medicine Residency Program.
Nelson McGee Memorial Award
The Nelson McGee Memorial Award recognizes meritorious service and commitment to the training of Morehouse Family Medicine residents.