From the Board of Trustees Chair

Dear Morehouse School of Medicine Community,

I consider 2022 to have been a year of growth and new opportunities for Morehouse School of Medicine. The Board of Trustees remains committed to supporting MSM as the institution focuses on the future and expands to educate even more healthcare professionals, who are desperately needed here in Georgia and across the country. As MSM’s class sizes and staff continue to grow, the need for more classroom and office space is also increasing. To that end, I was proud to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony in May for the new Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center. Named for longtime MSM Trustee and former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre, who retired last year after decades as the legislature’s longest serving member, this new 52,300-square foot building will contain conference and education space, group workspaces for students, outside relaxation space, and office space. We expect the building to be completed early next year and join other construction upgrades that are taking place on our campus.

The Board of Trustees also welcomed two new members in 2022: attorney and corporate compliance expert Lisa LeCointe-Cephas and John Whyte, MD, MPH, the chief medical officer for WebMD. These two individuals bring valuable experience and insights that are already enhancing the Board’s leadership.

MSM’s mission and vision are woven into everything that we do — the North Star that we follow toward a future where global health equity is a reality. As we work toward that future, the Board and I encourage you to take pride in our progress while also redoubling your efforts to achieve our aspirations.

Sincerely,

Arthur R. Collins Board of Trustees Chair