Karima MuhammadPoe's Summer of Growth at Yale School of Medicine
This summer, Morehouse School of Medicine student Karima MuhammadPoe spent two months at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, fully immersed in the field of dermatology. Her schedule blended clinical, research and educational experiences — two days each week in the Yale Dermatology clinic, Fridays assisting with surgeries at the VA Hospital, dedicated time for research and attending grand rounds alongside attendings and residents. Outside of her professional commitments, Karima enjoyed exploring the walkable streets of downtown New Haven and taking weekend train rides to New York City. Read More
Empowering the Next Generation: A Look Back at the 2025 Emerging Student Leadership Academy
At Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), cultivating leadership is more than a mission — it’s a responsibility. The 2025 Emerging Student Leadership Academy (ESLA) embraced this charge by delivering a two-day, high-impact experience designed to build, elevate, transform and connect learners through intentional, career-focused development. Read More
Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice Appointed to Georgia Power Board of Directors
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) proudly celebrates the appointment of its President and CEO, Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, to the board of directors of Georgia Power. This prestigious appointment reflects Dr. Montgomery Rice’s far-reaching leadership, her dedication to service and her unwavering commitment to advancing opportunity across Georgia and beyond. Read More
Dr. Tabia Akintobi Appointed to Prestigious NASEM Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) proudly celebrates the appointment of Dr. Tabia H. Akintobi, Professor and Chair of the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine and Associate Dean for Community Engagement to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s (NASEM) Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication. This appointment highlights Dr. Akintobi’s ongoing leadership in bridging science, public health and community engagement to advance balanced resources and access to knowledge. Read More
Dr. Kofi Kondwani Recognized for Leadership in Mind-Body Medicine and Community Health
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) proudly celebrates Dr. Kofi Kondwani, assistant professor in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine, for being honored by Marquis Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions to mind-body medicine, community health and preventive medicine. Read More
MSBT Student Ariana Williams Selected as APHL-CDC Fellow
For Ariana Williams, a dedicated student in Morehouse School of Medicine’s Master of Science in Biomedical Technology (MSBT) program, the path to public health has always been fueled by a deep commitment to science and community. When she learned she was selected as an approved candidate for the prestigious Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)–CDC Fellowship, it wasn’t just a career milestone—it was a powerful validation of her purpose. Read More