Courtesy of Morehouse School Of Medicine
The Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) announced Thursday it received a $1 million grant as part of a mission to strengthen medical education and the nation’s healthcare system.
According to the school, the grant comes from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) as part of its $7.5 million commitment to Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical schools.
Funding will go toward strengthening MSM’s pathway and leadership development program within the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) and the Office of Educational Outreach and Health Careers (EOHC).
The school said the programs “reach learners from the primary educational level to the professional level.”
“The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s investment underscores the transformative impact that partnerships can have on advancing equity in medical education,” said Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine. “Together, we are expanding opportunities for students, strengthening pathways into medicine, and ensuring that every community—especially those with limited resources—has access to high-quality, compassionate care.”
According to MSM, HBCUs produce 70% of Black physicians, although they represent a small fraction of U.S. medical schools.
The school said with RWJF’s support, it will continue to “strengthen pathways into medicine and deliver innovations that ensure care is accessible, fair and community-centered.”
