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Elevating Voices, Empowering Journeys

2025 MD graduate Jahlecia Gregory is no stranger to rising to the occasion. Originally from Boynton Beach, Florida, and a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Jahlecia recently added a new milestone to her list of accomplishments: delivering the keynote address at the ElevateMeD Fundraising Gala as one of their honored scholars. Set to begin her psychiatry residency at Yale, Jahlecia’s journey reflects the power of mentorship, resilience and community support — values that deeply align with the mission of Morehouse School of Medicine. Read More

Thriving with Purpose: My Journey with Lupus and the Power of Advocacy

If you had told 12-year-old me, fresh off a life-changing lupus diagnosis, that I would one day stand on a stage in my hometown as a keynote speaker for a Lupus Awareness Banquet, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you. But here I am. And it’s only by the grace of God, the support of my community and a whole lot of faith that I now use the same diagnosis that once scared me to death as a driving force behind my purpose. Read More

June is Men's Health Month

June marks Men’s Health Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness about preventable health conditions and encouraging men and boys to seek regular medical care. At Morehouse School of Medicine, we are committed to leading the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice — and that includes advocating for the health and wellness of the men in our communities. Read More

For the Culture, For the Community: Phebe Brocke on Finding Her Voice in Medicine

As Phebe Brocke prepares to cross the stage at Morehouse School of Medicine’s Spring 2025 Commencement Exercises, she marks not only a personal milestone but a historic one for her family. A first-generation Ghanaian American and the first woman in her family to become a physician, Phebe’s path to medicine has been shaped by purpose, perseverance and a passion for impact. Read More

Crossing Borders and Breaking Barriers: Michelle Bookal's Path to OB/GYN

When Michelle Bookal graduates this spring from Morehouse School of Medicine’s Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) program, she does so as a testament to vision, faith and fearless determination. Born in Toronto to Jamaican parents, Michelle arrived at MSM with no local family, but with a bold dream: to walk the halls of an HBCU and one day become an OB/GYN who could serve women others might overlook. Read More

Zyier Wilcher's Pursuit of Purpose Through Public Health

As he prepares to cross the stage at Morehouse School of Medicine’s Spring 2025 Commencement, Master of Public Health candidate Zyier Wilcher is not only reflecting on his time in graduate school — he’s embracing a future grounded in advocacy, access and action. Read More