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When Morcquess Oliphant reflects on her path to medicine, she sees a journey shaped by leadership, service and a commitment to advancing healthcare access optimization. 

 

A current MD/MBA student at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and Georgia Tech, Oliphant was recently selected as a member of the 2026-2027 ElevateMeD Scholars Program cohort, a national network that supports aspiring physicians through scholarships, mentorship, leadership development and professional growth opportunities.   

 

Before pursuing medicine, Oliphant played women’s soccer at the University of Missouri, where she developed a passion for teamwork, leadership and continuous improvement. Her interest in health care deepened while volunteering at a clinic serving resource-limited rural communities, where she witnessed firsthand the importance of access to care and representation in medicine. Those experiences ultimately led her to a career that combined her passion for service with her desire to create meaningful change.  

 

Today, Oliphant is preparing to apply for residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, a specialty that aligns with her interests in women’s health and healthcare access optimization.  

 

She credits Morehouse School of Medicine’s mission-driven culture with helping shape her development as a future physician leader. Drawn to MSM by its commitment to advancing healthcare access optimization, Oliphant quickly immersed herself in opportunities such as the Health Equity for All Lives (H.E.A.L.) Clinic and student organizations that prioritize service and advocacy. 

 

“I think it says something that our school has a mission and really lives by it,” said Oliphant. “Even as we’re growing into our specialties, we’re still thinking about the populations that need our help and need people advocating for them.”   

 

Being named an ElevateMeD Scholar is both an honor and an affirmation of the impact she hopes to make throughout her career. Beyond the financial support, she is excited to join a network of future physician leaders committed to serving their communities and supporting one another’s growth. 

 

Mentorship remains a central theme in that vision. Oliphant believes that seeing healthcare professionals who share similar backgrounds and experiences can have a transformative impact on students pursuing careers in medicine.  

 

“You can’t be what you can’t see,” she said. “Having mentors that look like me and have had similar life experiences adds another layer to them being able to help and guide me as I’m growing and learning.”   

 

As she enters the next phase of medical school, Oliphant hopes to use everything she gains through ElevateMeD to uplift others along the way. 

 

“What we learn, we have a duty to lift up others behind us and empower people,” she said. “This is not just an opportunity for me. It’s an opportunity for everyone at MSM.”   

 

Whether through patient care, mentorship or advocacy, Oliphant envisions a future at the intersection of women’s health and healthcare access optimization. As an ElevateMeD Scholar, she is continuing to build the skills, relationships and experiences that will help her lead that work for years to come. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Author

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 students, faculty and staff to life, highlighting their impact and dedication to healthcare.

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