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MSM STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Morehouse School of Medicine is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award master’s, professional, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Morehouse School of Medicine may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

The SACSCOC Policy on Institutional Obligations for Public Disclosure requires that member institutions publish “statements of its goals for student achievement and the success of students in achieving those goals.” At Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), student success is central to our mission to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities, particularly those underserved. In accordance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Standard 8.1, we publish goals and outcomes for student achievement that reflect our mission and the nature of our academic programs. 

MSM’s Strategic Plan and Student Achievement

MSM evaluates student success within the framework of its mission to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary healthcare needs through programs in education, research and service; with emphasis on people of color and those systematically excluded in urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation, and the world. 

Our strategic plan reinforces these commitments by aligning student achievement with institutional priorities. MSM regularly reviews student achievement data to guide strategic planning, academic support, and program development. When performance falls below established thresholds, we implement targeted interventions to ensure students succeed.

Strategic Alignment – Pillar 3: Preparing Future Health Learners & Leaders
This pillar focuses on cultivating health equity and health justice leaders who dismantle educational, medical, and social impediments to create pathways toward optimal health for all. By embedding student success metrics into this pillar, MSM ensures that every learner is equipped to lead in advancing health equity to achieve health justice.

MSM strives to be recognized as a world-class, dynamic academic health science ecosystem where learners and leaders are empowered to remove impediments, fostering environments that support achievement and innovation.

Student Achievement Measures and Mission Alignment

As a graduate institution offering only graduate-level degree programs, MSM recognizes that achievement metrics vary by program due to differences in curriculum, specialized accreditation requirements, and professional pathways. Each program reports its own achievement data, while MSM also monitors common indicators across all programs to ensure consistency in quality and mission alignment.

Student Achievement Measure	Mission Alignment	Explanation
Program-Specific Metrics
Licensure/Certification Examination Pass Rates: Benchmarked against national/state averages and meeting or exceeding specialized accrediting agency requirements.	Pillar 3: Education – Strategy 1: Academic & Student Support Services Tactic 1.2: Create inclusive curricula to support growth and belonging.	High pass rates validate program rigor and quality, preparing graduates to serve diverse communities and advance health equity.
Career Placement and Continuing Education: Reflecting readiness for advanced roles in healthcare, research, and policy.	Pillar 3: Education – Strategy 3: Growth & Impact Tactic 3.1: Leverage enhanced academic and support ecosystems to drive impact in health policy, delivery, and research.	Strong outcomes demonstrate MSM’s success in preparing graduates for leadership roles that advance health equity globally.
Time to Degree: Ensuring timely progression and completion within program expectations.	Pillar 3: Education – Strategy 1: Academic & Student Support Services Tactic 1.1: Build academic structures that promote inclusion and timely success.	Monitoring time to degree ensures efficient progression and identifies opportunities to remove barriers to graduation.
Common Metrics Across Programs
Retention and Graduation Rates: Demonstrating institutional commitment to student success and academic excellence.	Pillar 3: Education – Preparing Future Health Learners & Leaders Goal: Recognized as a world-class academic health science ecosystem empowering health equity and justice leaders.	Reflect MSM’s commitment to supporting learners through completion, removing barriers, and fostering success aligned with health equity goals.