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In addition to education, clinical care and research experience, the Department bring the first surgical robot to Grady. The robot will be equipped to perform
of Surgery is making extraordinary strides in ensuring that students on the surgical procedures manned by a surgeon from a control panel. Robots were
cutting-edge of their field through ample knowledge, advanced training, and awarded to six safety net institutions around the world.
exposure to technology.
Stemming from of his extensive work in academia, Dr. Childs finds engagement
In 2016, MSM was the first medical school in Georgia certified to train with residents and students the most rewarding part of his role at Morehouse
individuals on the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – performing Healthcare and MSM.
surgical procedures through the endoscope. The distinct FES certification is the
first of its kind in the state of Georgia. “The students and residents are the platform for growth,” said Dr. Childs. “They
are our future healthcare leaders, and if we train them in the social mission,
Also, for the first time, in 2016 Grady created an integrated trauma service with they provide us the greatest opportunity to help underserved populations reach
Emory Hospital. The integration will entail combing Intensive Care Units health equity.”
(ICU), trauma services, and Acute Care Surgical (ACS) services. As the school
continues advancing in the arena of technology, MSM was awarded a grant to

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