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Crossing Borders and Breaking Barriers: Michelle Bookal's Path to OB/GYN

When Michelle Bookal graduates this spring from Morehouse School of Medicine’s Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) program, she does so as a testament to vision, faith and fearless determination. Born in Toronto to Jamaican parents, Michelle arrived at MSM with no local family, but with a bold dream: to walk the halls of an HBCU and one day become an OB/GYN who could serve women others might overlook. Read More

Zyier Wilcher's Pursuit of Purpose Through Public Health

As he prepares to cross the stage at Morehouse School of Medicine’s Spring 2025 Commencement, Master of Public Health candidate Zyier Wilcher is not only reflecting on his time in graduate school — he’s embracing a future grounded in advocacy, access and action. Read More

KaBrea Jones on Perseverance, Purpose and the Power of the Morehouse School of Medicine Community

For KaBrea Jones, a soon-to-be MD graduate from Morehouse School of Medicine, the journey to medicine began long before she ever stepped into a classroom. Raised in Atlanta, she remembers telling anyone who would listen that she wanted to be a “baby doctor” long before she learned the term “pediatrician.” That calling never wavered, even when the path forward became challenging. Read More

Celebrating the Heart of Healthcare: National Nurses Week at Morehouse School of Medicine

As National Nurses Week approaches, Morehouse School of Medicine proudly joins the nation in honoring the relentless dedication, wisdom and compassion of nurses; the true heart of healthcare. This year holds special significance as MSM launches its groundbreaking Division of Graduate Education in Nursing. Read More

Healing Hearts: Morehouse School of Medicine's Mission in Action at Booker T. Washington High

Maya Hill had always been deeply rooted in the West End community of Atlanta. From her early days at Booker T. Washington High School to her academic journey through Spelman College, leading her to Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), she carried a strong sense of responsibility toward the neighborhood that shaped her. Her story is one of resilience, community engagement and an unwavering commitment to give back. Read More

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