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At Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), community isn’t just a value — it’s the foundation. For Jeromey Beaman, a fourth-year medical student and the newly elected SGA President for the 2025–2026 academic year, restoring that foundation is a personal mission rooted in lived experience, intentional leadership and love for the people who helped shape him. 

“I’ve always wanted to be a doctor. Since I was five or six years old,” Jeromey said. “It sounds cliché, but I’ve always had a heart for people and a heart for wanting to help others. That became real through my mentor, Dr. Brian Sims, and my mother, who encouraged me and helped turn that childhood dream into something tangible.” 

A native of Ellenwood, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta, Jeromey felt a calling to stay rooted in the community that raised him. MSM became the perfect fit. “I wouldn’t say I’ve always dreamed specifically of coming to MSM,” he said, “but I know for sure I ended up exactly where I was supposed to be.” 

 

Now preparing to apply for residency in internal medicine, Jeromey sees this specialty as an extension of who he is. “Internal medicine is the field that allows me to engage with patients on every level — physical, emotional and spiritual,” he said. “I love meeting people where they are, learning their stories, sharing my own and building real trust. Especially in our communities, that trust has been broken, and I want to be a part of rebuilding it.” 

That same sense of connection is what led him to pursue a leadership role in student government. Jeromey began his leadership journey as Class Treasurer during both his first and second years. In his third year, he served as SGA Executive Vice President — a role that opened his eyes to the deeper needs and shared challenges across all MSM programs. 

“I learned a lot in that role, not just about logistics but about people,” he said. “That position gave me the opportunity to understand what PA (Physician Assistant), MPH (Master of Public Health) and GEBS (Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences) students are facing. We’re all here for the same mission, but too often we operate in silos. I want to change that.” 

 

For Jeromey, the presidency is not about titles or accolades. “This isn’t about me,” he said. “It’s about us. I want to be a bridge. I want to bring MSM back to what it’s known for — a true family.” 

That family-centered culture is something Jeromey hopes to rebuild through transparency, cross-program unity and stronger student-faculty relationships.  

 

His long-term goals also include increasing MSM’s mentorship pipeline through new partnerships with the Atlanta University Center (AUC), local high schools and pre-health programs. “I want to open our doors more often to the AUC students and kids from our neighborhoods who need to see themselves here, who need guidance, encouragement and access,” he said. “There’s something powerful about being mentored by someone who looks like you and comes from where you come from.” 

 

Above all, Jeromey hopes that his time as SGA President leaves behind a spirit of connectedness and collective responsibility. “I want to leave behind a legacy of togetherness,” he said. “Of camaraderie. Of people believing in each other and in what MSM says it stands for.” 

And while the challenges ahead are real, he remains optimistic. “We all feel the weight of the changing world around us. But I believe in our students. I believe in our mission. And I believe the right people are here to move MSM forward — together.” 

 

 

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Michael Martin is a content strategist who believes in crafting compelling stories that inspire and connect. With a pen for storytelling, he brings the journeys of future physicians to life, highlighting their impact and dedication to healthcare.

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