MSM on a Mission
 On October 19, second year MSM MD student Anya Bazzell spoke at the National Medical Fellowships Atlanta Champions of Health Awards gala
and was recognized for her leadership in developing initiatives for underserved communities.
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 The American Public Health Association (APHA) will host its 2016 Annual Meeting and
Expo in Denver, Colorado, October 29 - November 2, 2016. Morehouse School of Medicine’s Master of Public Health (MPH) Program will showcase 16 projects—MPH thesis research conducted by 10 current students and
6 recent graduates. <<MORE>>
 Dr. Clarence Clark was recently invited by Dr. Adil Haider, Kessler director of the Center for Surgery and Public Health at Brigham and Women's
Hospital, and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Health Care Disparities
to serve on the Stakeholder Advisory Board for a new project evaluating a cultural
competency curriculum for surgical residents. <<MORE>>
 On October 13, 2016, Community Voices Director Starla Hairston Blanks, MBA, MPH, and Program Assistant Latempestt Johnson, MBA, presented at the National Urban League's Whitney M. Young Leadership Conference. <<MORE>>
 On October 10, 2016, at the NAADAC (The Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors) Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minn., Dr. Eugene Herrington was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by NAADAC President Dr. Kirk Bowden.
The award is presented to individuals who have established outstanding services through
a lifetime of consistent contributions to the advancement of the addiction profession
and its professionals at a national level.
MSM in the News
 MSM President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice is one of four new members named to Nemours Foundation Board of Directors. <<MORE>>
 Fulton County to spend $20 million on health care for its jail, hiring Correct Care
Solutions in conjunction with Morehouse School of Medicine to provide health care
services, which will include behavioral and mental health services as well. <<MORE>>
 Former Morehouse School of Medicine psychiatry resident Dr. Reyna LaShawn Gilmore selected as a distinguished professional in her field by Women of Distinction magazine.
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Announcements
 On Friday, October 28, 2016, at 12:30 pm, the official unveiling of the presidential portrait of MSM President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice will take place in the NCPC atrium.
 IMIG Fall Toiletry Drive
From October 5 - 28th, the Internal Medicine Interest Group is conducting its Fall Toiletry Drive, collecting
deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap and shampoo, to distribute to homeless men in women in Atlanta. Drop off boxes are in both the
Hugh Gloster and NCPC lobbies.
 Ricardo Rivers Multicultural Week - Oct. 31st - Nov. 4th
Ricardo Rivers Multicultural Week includes a diversity panel discussion, international lunch day, discussion on breast cancer, and dessert social. Click here for details on all events and to register.
 Pretty in Pink Sweatshirt Sale
The Emergency Medicine Interest Group is collaborating with the OBGYN Interest Group
on a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness selling limited edition pink MSM sweatshirts
until October 31st. Proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Orders should be submitted to Michon-Craig (LCraig@msm.edu) via Venmo or cash can be given to Michon in person.
2016-17 Annual Free Flu Vaccine Drive
The MSM, MHC and Buggy Works sites are offering the flu vaccine. Click here for more information and to see all vaccination times.
 The MSM-Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy Connect Mentoring Program
Students, staff, faculty and residents: Will you accept the call and become a mentor? Please view the mentoring training schedule and email Jacqueline Thrash at jthrash@msm.edu with dates you can attend.
 Healthy MSM - Fitness Classes
Our FREE fitness classes are underway. Please make plans to join us weekly - Tues.
and Thurs. from 5:30pm - 6:30pm or Friday from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Click for more info.
 MSM's Modular Faculty Development Program
Learn many skills, including publishing in medical journals, PowerPoint and Prezi,
using secondary data for research, and more.
Takes place each Tuesday, ends May 2, 2017. Click here for registration link and more info.
Statistics Friday  A free weekly walk-in statistical consulting clinic for faculty, staff, and students
providing 20 minutes of immediate assistance from 10 am - noon for basic statistics
questions. Click for more info.
 Community Health Worker (CHW) Chronic Disease Self-Management and Prevention Train-the-Trainer
Program.
Contact the iADAPT 2.0 program at iadapt2.0@msm.edu or (844) 423-2782 for more information.
 The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2016.
Click here for the full schedule of SHLI events.
 GetFit MSM
Fitness assessments, group exercise & dance, team building activities, goal setting
& tracking, circuit training & bootcamps, healthy eating, mental wellness.
Contact Dr. Jammie Hopkins at jhopkins@msm.edu for more info and register at: http://bit.ly/JoinGetFitMSM
 My MSM Idea
WHAT IS YOUR #MSMIDEA?
As an employee or student at Morehouse School of Medicine, you know better than anyone
else how to enhance MSM for yourself and your peers. We want to know your MSM Idea.
We’re listening and are prepared to bring your ideas to life.
Click here for more info and to submit your idea!
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