MSM in the News
 MSM's commitment to communities was profiled by WABE in the article, "Morehouse School of Medicine Wants to Close Health Disparities Gap."
 
Dr. Kisha Holden and Dr. Glenda Wrenn, Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI),
department of psychiatry, were featured in the Psychiatric News article, "Integrated Care Can Be Improved By Better Understanding of Culture."
 Dr. David Satcher was featured in the Clayton News Daily article, "Former U.S. surgeon general helps remember Martin Luther King Jr. at annual prayer
breakfast."
Dr. David Satcher discusses student athlete injuries in the CBS Atlanta interview, "Dr. David Satcher On A Mission To End Sports-Related Concussions."
MSM on a Mission
Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice was awarded a Trumpet Award at the 23rd Annual Trumpet Awards on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. Tune in to TV One on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2015, to see the awards show.
Dr. Rakale C. Quarells, associate professor of community health and preventive medicine
and associate director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI), co-authored
an article in the Journal of American Medical Association titled, "Association of Sickle Cell Trait With Chronic Kidney Disease and Albuminuria in African
Americans."
Dr. Glenda Wrenn, director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI), Division
of Behavioral Health, was appointed to the Board of Mercy Care.
Dr. Harry J. Heiman, director of health policy for the Satcher Health Leadership Institute
(SHLI), accepted the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award on behalf of Georgians for a Healthy Future (GHF) on Jan. 22, 2015. The award was
given by Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and Goizueta Business
School.
Announcements
Time and Effort Certification Training documents are now available for viewing on demand on Cornerstone.
As a recipient of federal funds, effort certification is a requirement of MSM employees. Period One of Fiscal Year 2015 will open for certification Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015,
and must be completed by close of business Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. Fiscal Year 2015 Period One Time and Effort reports will cover pay periods one through
26 for exempt and non-exempt employees.
Learn how to register for your electronic W-2 statement.
The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI), Division of Health Promotion and Disease
Prevention (HPDP) is now accepting applications for the 2015 Community Health Leadership Program (CHLP). The application deadline is Feb. 18, 2015.
The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI)/Transdisciplinary Collaborative Center
(TCC) Pilot Project Program is now accepting requests for applications.
The Atlanta Clinical Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) Community Engagement
Research Program (CERP) is now accepting applications for the 2015 Dissemination Micro Grant Program.
The Benjamin Carson Science Academy is currently accepting applications from rising fifth graders for the Summer Academy.
The online application will be available until March 6, 2015.
The application for the Vivien Thomas Summer Research Program for high school students will open on Feb. 15, 2015. The application deadline is
April 18, 2015.
The swearing-in ceremony for the associate vice president for campus safety and Morehouse College chief of
police, Valerie S. Dalton, is Jan. 27, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the Martin Luther King
Jr. International Chapel Lobby at Morehouse College.
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MSM Night with the Hawks
 Don't miss MSM Night with the Atlanta Hawks!
Come out with family and friends, cheer on the Atlanta Hawks and support MSM on Friday,
Feb. 27, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.
Purchase your tickets before Feb. 6, 2015, to receive a FREE t-shirt.
Strategic Plan
MSM is developing a new strategic plan that will align our mission and vision for future growth and relevancy. Framed by
the pillars upon which this institution was founded - Knowledge, Wisdom, Excellence,
and Service – the purpose of the five-year plan is to harness the ideas of both internal
and external communities to create a shared vision for the transformational growth
of MSM. We invite you to explore our progress and to share your thoughts and feedback with us.
Upcoming Events
January 27, 2015
Role of SPDEF in Tumor Progression and Metastasis
Save the Date
February 3-6, 2015
Women With Heart
February 11, 2015
Curtis L. Parker Student Research Symposium
February 11, 2015
Instructor-Led Training: Conducting Effective Meetings
February 11, 2015
Town Hall Meeting
February 12, 2015
Exploring Cancer Literacy and Cancer Screening Behaviors in Older Asian Americans:
The First Step Toward Cancer Disparity Elimination
February 13, 2015
Book Club and Panel Discussion
February 16, 2015
Clinical Skills Center Open House
February 27, 2015
MSM Night with the Hawks
Grand Rounds
January 28, 2015
Alcohol and the Nervous System
MSM Moment
 Why did you join MSM, and, perhaps more importantly, why do you stay?
Please sign up to share your story. We will shoot the videos every Wednesday. Send your name, title, and department to marcomm@msm.edu, and you will be contacted for your interview.
Have News/Ideas?
Share your upcoming events with marketing and communications. We can often leverage these activities as media opportunities, showcase how what
we do aligns with our vision and mission, and highlight our talented faculty. Our
goal is to show the impact MSM is having on communities and national conversations.
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