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
School of Medicine Dean
It is my pleasure to welcome you to a new year of learning, discovery, service, and professional growth. Whether you are beginning your academic journey with us or continuing your studies, you are joining a community united by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and health equity.
The education you receive at MSM extends beyond the classroom, laboratory, clinic, and community. It is grounded in the understanding that healthcare and health outcomes are shaped by social, economic, and environmental factors. Through interprofessional collaboration, community engagement, and impactful research, you will gain the knowledge and experiences needed to address some of society's most pressing health challenges.
This catalog reflects our commitment to academic excellence and provides an overview of the programs, policies, resources, and opportunities available to support your success. We encourage you to take full advantage of the mentorship, advising, wellness services, leadership development opportunities, and experiential learning experiences that distinguish the MSM educational environment.
As we continue to strengthen our culture of continuous quality improvement and institutional effectiveness, we remain focused on providing an educational experience that is rigorous, relevant, and responsive to the evolving needs of our students and the communities we serve. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting your academic achievement and professional development at every stage of your journey.
I encourage you to approach this academic year with curiosity, purpose, resilience, and a commitment to service. The challenges facing healthcare today require innovative thinkers, compassionate practitioners, and courageous leaders. We are confident that your education at Morehouse School of Medicine will prepare you to make meaningful contributions to your profession and to society.
Thank you for choosing Morehouse School of Medicine. We are honored to be part of your educational journey and look forward to the impact you will make in advancing health equity and improving lives.