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A Lasting Legacy: Morehouse School of Medicine Dedicates the Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) marked a historic milestone last week with the grand opening of the Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center, a transformative space that honors the legacy of one of Georgia’s most impactful leaders and longstanding supporters of MSM. The ribbon cutting ceremony brought together state and city officials, MSM leadership and community members to celebrate both the man and the mission. Read More

MSM Inaugural Day of Service: Kicking Off 50 Years of Impact

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) marked a historic milestone by launching the inaugural MSM Day of Service on April 1, 2025. As the official kickoff to MSM’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Week, this day was dedicated to serving communities across Georgia, reinforcing our mission of advancing health equity and social responsibility. Read More

MSM Match Day 2025: Celebrating Our Future Physicians

On Friday, March 21, 2025, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) gathered to celebrate one of the most significant moments in a medical student’s journey: Match Day. This annual event marks the transition from medical school to residency training, as students discover where they will continue their medical education. Read More

A Lifetime of Leadership: Ambassador Andrew Young to Receive Vanguard Award at Gloster Celebration

Morehouse School of Medicine is honored to present Ambassador Andrew Young with the prestigious Louis C. Brown Vanguard Award at the 15th Annual Hugh M. Gloster Society Celebration. This award recognizes pioneering leaders whose extraordinary vision, exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment have significantly advanced the health and well-being of vulnerable and underserved communities. Read More

A Legacy in the Making: Jarius Garner's Journey Through Research, Medicine and Purpose

For Jarius Garner, medicine is more than a profession — it’s a calling. A third-year medical student at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), he carries with him a deeply personal motivation that has guided every step of his journey. It started with loss, a void left by the passing of his grandfather, who died of brain cancer when Jarius was just nine months old. Though he never had the chance to know him, the impact of that loss shaped the foundation of his “why.” Read More

Honoring Excellence in Community Service: Dr. Regina Benjamin

Morehouse School of Medicine is proud to announce that Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA, will be honored with the Excellence in Community Service Award at the 15th Annual Hugh M. Gloster Society Celebration. This prestigious award recognizes individuals, organizations or groups for their outstanding contributions to the local community through service, volunteering and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for others. Read More