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MSM Congratulates Dr. Chinedu Ivonye, Winner of the 2023 Georgia American College of Physicians Laureate Award

Morehouse School of Medicine is proud to announce that Chinedu Ivonye, MD, FACP, has won the 2023 Georgia American College of Physicians Laureate Award, the organization's highest honor. Dr. Ivonye serves as MSM Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education, Professor of Medicine, and Designated Institutional Official for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). He will receive the award during the chapter's Annual Scientific Meeting, October 6-8 in Savannah, Georgia.

The Laureate Award honors those Fellows and Masters of the American College of Physicians who have demonstrated by their example and conduct an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care, education, or research and in service to their community, their Chapter, and the American College of Physicians.

About the Department of Graduate Medical Education

You’re the kind of person who wants to be on the forefront of solving the most critical healthcare challenges facing our nation and the world. You’re eager to learn how to make that happen for those who are underserved. If that is you, Morehouse School of Medicine welcomes you to a place where talented students discover the best in themselves and grow into the exceptional physician they dream of becoming.

Read a Message from our Senior Associate Dean and DIO

Chinedu Ivonye, MD, FACP

Professor of Medicine

Senior Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education

ACGME Designated Institutional Official (DIO)

Residency Programs

Family Medicine

Family Medicine residents receive training in healthcare leadership, care coordination, community engagement, population health, practice-based research, and integrative medicine including acupuncture.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Residents are trained in a full spectrum of women's health issues including diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases, adolescent counseling, family planning, high risk pregnancy management, ultrasonography, infertility, mammography, hormone replacement therapy, incontinence, pelvic-floor disorders and cancers of the female reproductive system.

Psychiatry

The Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences program provides a comprehensive clinical psychiatric training experience with an emphasis on the biopsychosocial model, community psychiatry, service to underserved populations, and scholarly activities.

Surgery

The Department of Surgery is on a mission to train excellent surgeons who are committed to providing high quality compassionate care for all patients.

Internal Medicine

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) provides clinical care and teaching for both in-patient and outpatient settings at Grady Memorial Hospital, one of the largest and oldest Level I trauma referral, safety net hospitals in the United States.

Pediatrics

Morehouse’s Pediatric Residency Program is a small program but we are located in a large city. The personal engagement that a small program offers along with the patient volumes and complexities of a larger city program make Morehouse an ideal training program for many.

Public Health and Preventive Medicine

The program offers experienced faculty, a rigorous curriculum and a supportive environment in a dynamic, metropolitan city. We look forward to meeting you to discuss training opportunities.

Neurology

This program is designed to increase diversity in the workforce and increase healthcare access and equity, while providing excellent neurological care for ALL. We look forward to meeting you to discuss training opportunities.

Fellowship Programs

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease specialists treat patients who have serious acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, including coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, “heart attacks” and congenital heart disease.

Forensic Pathology

The Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office (DCME) Forensic Pathology Fellowship offers a comprehensive and dynamic training experience for physicians pursuing a career in forensic pathology.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The Morehouse School of Medicine Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is rooted in our over-arching institutional mission of leading in the creation and advancement of health equity.

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

The program offers exposure to a unique patient population covering a vast array of pulmonary pathology and critical care conditions.

Gastroenterology

The program offers exposure to a unique patient population covering a vast array of gastroenterology conditions.

In 2024, Morehouse School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education has received continued accreditation without citations and with a commendation for substantial compliance with the ACGME institutional requirements.

1199

trainees have graduated since 1983

54%

of graduates have pursued careers in primary care

56%

of graduates identify as African-American

Ashley Peterson, DO, 2020-2021 Resident Association President

“I chose to train at Morehouse School of Medicine because it embodies everything that I looked for in a training program. Not only does it foster a family environment, but it also provides a wide variety of training experiences. The leadership is committed to our learning and invested in our wellbeing. As residents, we are able to provide mission centered care in our push towards healthy equity.“

Ashley Peterson, DO, 2020-2021 Resident Association President

Affiliate Training Sites

Morehouse School of Medicine residency and fellowship programs are affiliated with most prestigious hospitals in and around Atlanta.

Grady Memorial Hospital

Atlanta VA Medical Center

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Comprehensive Benefits

We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to pursue their dreams. That’s why our resident stipends are among the highest in the country, and it’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that few programs can match.

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Stipends start at $68,526
Comprehensive medical insurance for residents and their families
Prescription drug coverage
Vision care
Dental care
15 vacation days
15 sick days
Paid life insurance and long-term disability
much more!
Ability to opt into retirement plan
Education allowance to present scholarly work
Personalized white coats and scrubs
Career counseling and placement
Gym membership
State licensing fees and professional society dues
Financial counseling
Life support courses covered

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Resources for Current Residents

We want to help you make the most of every moment of your time at Morehouse School of Medicine. Take advantage of our resources for current residents, including our Resident Association and Resident Directory.

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How to Apply

Where to Apply

Morehouse School of Medicine is a fully accredited medical school and innovative research institution. We use the Electronic Residency Application Service and participate in the National Resident Matching Program.

To apply, fill out an application on the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS®) website. Make sure to select the Morehouse School of Medicine fellowship or residency program (or programs) you are interested in.

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Key Dates

Residency Programs

Sept 3

Rolling Application Process Starts

Fellowship Programs

July 16

Rolling Application Process Starts

Applicant Information

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about programs, applying, benefits, housing, training sites, or faculty, please contact us. We’re here to make sure you have everything you need to make the best decision for your career and your future.

GME Department Contacts Individual Program Contacts

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