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Navigating a Sea Change in Health Equity

Morehouse School of Medicine closed its 41st year in an exceptionally strong In addition to garnering a second designation as the number one medical
position due to many accomplishments that continue to lay a foundation for school in the nation in fulfilling its social mission in 2016, Morehouse School of
achieving the end goal of a sea change in health equity, driven by the school. Medicine now has the largest number of ST, STTR and SBIR grants of any
medical school in Georgia, which supports the institution in reaching new
MSM solidified its position as vibrant institution at the epicenter of research heights in advancing and creating health equity and excellence in service.
and discovery in FY2016 by increasing research partnerships and attracting an
increase in research grants. Our research intensity increased in FY16 through In FY16, we welcomed eighty-four M.D. students continuing on track toward
a growth in partnerships and funding. As our research dollars increase, we are increasing the class size in our medical program to one hundred by 2017 for
making a substantial reinvestment of those funds in the four disparity-based the first time in MSM’s history. We are proud of our ability to achieve near
diseases that most impact underserved populations: cancer, cardio-metabolic perfect placement of graduates from our M.D. program and 100% placement of
disease, neurological disorders, and HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases. MPH graduates. These numbers attest to the high quality of our students as well

We have built a strong foundation in

FY16 for steering us to the sea change

that is leading the creation and

advancement of health equity.