What is Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM)?

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Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a medical school in Atlanta, Georgia, that trains physicians, biomedical scientists, and public health practitioners. Its stated mission is to improve the health and well-being of people of color and underserved urban and rural populations in Georgia and the nation. MSM's work spans education, research, and clinical programs, and its website organizes these areas for prospective students, current students, residents, alumni, faculty, and patients.

What MSM offers

MSM's academic offerings, as listed on its site, cover a range of health professions and levels:

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) — the core physician training program.
  • Graduate education in public health — including MPH and online MPH programs.
  • Biomedical sciences — a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and a Master of Science in Biomedical Research.
  • Clinical research — a Master of Science in Clinical Research.
  • Medical sciences — a Master of Science in Medical Sciences.
  • Neuroscience — an M.S. in Neuroscience and a B.S./M.S. program in Neuroscience.
  • Dual degree programs — combined pathways across disciplines.
  • Physician Assistant (PA) Program.
  • Residency and fellowship programs, plus continuing medical education and continuing education programs.
  • Pipeline programs — earlier-stage pathways that prepare students for health careers.

Admissions, financial aid, and registrar services are grouped under a dedicated admissions section, which is the practical starting point for anyone considering applying.

Research and clinical focus

MSM's research enterprise is organized around centers and institutes that reflect its mission. These include:

  • The Community Cancer Health Equity Institute and cancer care and research programs.
  • The Cardiovascular Research Institute.
  • The Center of Excellence on Health Disparities and the Center for Maternal Health Equity.
  • The Neuroscience Institute and the Natural Products Research Center.
  • The National Center for Primary Care.
  • The Center of Excellence for Digital Health.
  • The Office of Global Health Equity and the Georgia AIDS Education & Training Center.

Supporting infrastructure includes the Clinical Research Center, the Agile Clinical Trials (ACT) Training Program, the Institutional Review Board and Human Research Protection Program, and the Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute. For anyone evaluating MSM as a research environment, these units indicate where funded work and training are concentrated.

Who MSM is for

The site's navigation maps directly onto its main audiences:

  • Prospective students use the admissions section to review programs, application steps, and financial aid.
  • Current students access the campus portal, registrar, library, and learning resources.
  • Residents and fellows find program information under residency and fellowship programs.
  • Faculty have a faculty directory and faculty affairs resources.
  • Alumni have a dedicated section.
  • Community members and patients can find clinical and community engagement information.

Practical next steps

If you are considering MSM, start with the admissions pages for your intended program, since requirements and timelines differ across the M.D., graduate, and certificate offerings. If your interest is research collaboration or training, review the relevant center or institute page and the research support offices. Current students and staff should use the campus portal for internal services. The site also publishes news, featured resources, and an annual security and fire safety report, which are useful for getting a current picture of the institution.