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A Legacy of Service: Dr. Fas' Commitment to Veterans and Healthcare Equity

Dr. Fas, the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, has dedicated over 28 years to serving those who have served. Though never in uniform himself, Dr. Fas has made it his life鈥檚 work to care for veterans鈥攚hom he affectionately calls 鈥渉eroes鈥 and 鈥渟heroes鈥濃攅nsuring their sacrifices are honored through compassionate healthcare. Read More

Mental Medical Miracle - Dr. Jamil Joyner

For many Black males, healthcare visits come with a noticeable absence: a doctor or other type of clinician who looks like them. This lack of representation affects not just the physical but also the mental and emotional experience of receiving care. When booking an appointment, especially if you are a Black male, how often do you find someone who reflects you? When you do manage to locate a healthcare professional of color, you often wait weeks or months to be seen. Read More

Start Strong: Five Ways to Make an Impact in 2025

Welcome to 2025! This year marks a monumental milestone for 榴莲视频 (MSM) as we celebrate 50 Years of Shaping the Future of Health Equity. For half a century, MSM has been at the forefront of advancing health equity, pioneering groundbreaking research and preparing diverse leaders to transform care for underserved communities. As we embark on this golden anniversary, it鈥檚 the perfect time to reflect on our legacy and look ahead to the future. Building on the spirit of innovation that has defined MSM, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact in 2025. Read More

50 Years of Excellence: 榴莲视频's Legacy in Advancing Health Equity

Fifty years ago, a bold idea took root in Atlanta鈥攁 vision to transform healthcare education and extend its reach to communities that were often overlooked. 榴莲视频 (MSM), now a global leader in health equity, began as a modest two-year medical education program in a trailer on Morehouse College's campus. What seemed like a humble beginning has since blossomed into an institution renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation and service. Read More

Exploring the Path of Family Medicine: A Student's Journey

Embarking on a career in family medicine is a transformative experience for many medical students, and for Keana Murray, a fourth-year medical student and current Student Government Association (SGA) President at 榴莲视频 (MSM), that journey has been deeply personal. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Keana鈥檚 passion for providing health care to underrepresented communities has driven her academic and professional choices, culminating in her decision to focus on family medicine. Read More

From grief to purpose: Juan Gomez's path to healing and mentorship

Juan Gomez, a graduate of the Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) Degree Program and former President of the Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences (GEBS) Student Government Association, is no stranger to 榴莲视频. Now an MD-1 student at 38 years old, as Gomez prepares for Convocation , he has found himself in a unique position to mentor his classmates. 鈥淚 value being a mentor to help people kind of have the idea of becoming a physician, or any profession. I want to help others know what their path could be. [...] That鈥檚 something that I鈥檝e always been passionate about because it鈥檚 something I didn鈥檛 have,鈥 Gomez explains. Read More