June 19th is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Today, Morehouse School of Medicine recognizes World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, a global observance dedicated to increasing understanding of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the urgent outcome variations that surround it. Read More
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