School of Medicine Dean
Morehouse School of Medicine stands at an important inflection point-both for the institution and the broader society. We are uniquely positioned to address the dual pandemics of social injustice and health inequity. Our collective focus and investments will change lives, making an impact on our communities. In doing so, this institution will fuel a more diverse clinical and research work force and mitigate the barriers of access to deliver increased quality care. Over the last year, as we received national recognition for our social mission, we created new partnerships with world-class organizations, including CommonSpirit Health and Bloomberg Philanthropies, which have fortified our position to achieve long standing strategic goals. Strategic discipline and stewardship remain central components of our success. We need to and will become a highly reliable organization, not just for our strategic partnerships and our research missions, but for our students, learners, and patients.
One example is Morehouse Healthcare. MHC is an incredible opportunity to do what we do best--deliver health equity through culturally competent care to our patients across metropolitan Atlanta. We will do so by being innovative in our approaches and partnerships, and by prioritizing an expansion in primary and subspecialty care areas that our community needs most. We will strengthen and grow our existing relationship with Grady Health Systems, while building new partnerships with other major health care organizations, such as CommonSpirit.
In the current landscape, our research missions are even more relevant even as new equity questions emerge with technological advancements such as artificial intelligence. Then, too, MSM's academic platform continues to grow as we embark on new offerings in public health and online education. This year, our flawless performance on The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation process as well as the LCME is a testament to hard work by many, but also a marker of the capability of our institution to be highly impactful. We will build on that momentum with increased resources and an even deeper pool of talent throughout our organization as we scale up to meet this moment.
Our mission is clear, and I could not be prouder to work with you to open the next chapter of an even brighter future for Morehouse School of Medicine. Thank you all, it’s good to be home!
Sincerely,
Joseph A. Tyndall, MD, MPH Professor and Dean
School of Nursing Dean
Welcome to the School of Nursing at Morehouse School of Medicine.
It is my honor to welcome you to a community dedicated to academic excellence, professional integrity, and the advancement of health equity. In alignment with the mission of Morehouse School of Medicine, the School of Nursing prepares graduates to lead, serve, and improve health outcomes in underserved and vulnerable populations through education, research, and clinical practice.
Our nursing programs are designed in accordance with the standards of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), ensuring that our curriculum, faculty qualifications, and student outcomes reflect nationally recognized benchmarks for quality and continuous improvement. Through a rigorous and evidence-based curriculum, students develop the clinical competence, critical thinking skills, and leadership capabilities necessary to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care across diverse healthcare environments.
Central to our educational philosophy is a commitment to population health, interprofessional collaboration, and culturally responsive practice. We emphasize the integration of theory and practice, providing students with meaningful clinical experiences that prepare them to address complex health challenges and reduce disparities at the individual, community, and systems levels.
Our faculty are accomplished educators, clinicians, and scholars who are deeply committed to student success. Through mentorship, academic support, and engagement in scholarship and service, we foster an environment that promotes lifelong learning, ethical practice, and professional growth.
Graduates of the School of Nursing are prepared to assume roles as practitioners, leaders, and advocates who promote health, advance equity, and drive innovation in healthcare delivery. We are proud to contribute to the development of a nursing workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and is equipped to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare system.
We welcome you to the School of Nursing and look forward to supporting your academic and professional journey.
Renee McLeod-Sordjan DNP, PhD, MBA, FNAP, FAAN
Founding Dean & Professor of Nursing
Morehouse School of Medicine