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2016 Annual Report

ACCELERATING THE 720 Westview Drive, SW


PATH TO HEALTH Atlanta, GA 30310-1495

EQUITY IN THE www.msm.edu


COMMUNITIES Published internally by
Morehouse School of Medicine
WE SERVE Oce of Institutional Advancement and
Marketing & Communications
©2017.

EDITORIAL DIRECTION
Pamela Simmons

DESIGN
Dawn Keene

WRITING
Jennifer Jiles






Local. Regional. National. Global

MISSION CORE VALUES


MSM is dedicated to: Our core values guide organizational behavior and shape MSM’s
future
l Improving the health and well-being of
individuals and communities; l EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest level of performance in all
endeavors
l Increasing the diversity of the health
professional and scientific workforce; l SERVICE: Treating all people and communities with respect,
compassion and empathy

l Addressing primary health care needs l KNOWLEDGE: Sharing our ideas, discoveries, methods and skills
through programs in education, research, to advance health equity
and service,
l WISDOM: Valuing the knowledge and experience of all
with emphasis on people of color and the individuals
underserved urban and rural populations
in Georgia and the nation. l INTEGRITY: Upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior,
transparency and accountability
VISION l INNOVATION: Creating inspired solutions in science, service and

Leading the creation and education
advancement of health equity
MSM RANKED #1 IN

VISION IMPERATIVES SOCIAL MISSION,


l Translating Discovery into Health Equity
AGAIN

l Building Bridges Between Health Care and Health


l Preparing Future Health Learners and Leaders The number one medical school in the nation in fulfilling its social
mission, a role emphasized as critical to improving the country’s
overall health care.

Awarded The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Award for Institutional Excellence in Social Mission.



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Table of Contents






8 Message from the President and Dean
“Health equity is achieved by giving

people what they need, when they need it, 9 Message from the Board of Trustees

and in the amount they need, 10 Education
to reach their optimal level of health.” 14 Research Enterprise



18 Patient Care


22 Community Engagement
Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D. 26 Investing in MSM

President & Dean
30 Financial Overview


36 Government Relations and Policy


38 Executive Leadership Team

Navigating a Sea Change in Health Equity






Morehouse School of Medicine closed its 41st year in an exceptionally strong In addition to garnering a second designation as the number one medical
position due to many accomplishments that continue to lay a foundation for school in the nation in fulfilling its social mission in 2016, Morehouse School of
achieving the end goal of a sea change in health equity, driven by the school. Medicine now has the largest number of ST, STTR and SBIR grants of any
medical school in Georgia, which supports the institution in reaching new
MSM solidified its position as vibrant institution at the epicenter of research heights in advancing and creating health equity and excellence in service.
and discovery in FY2016 by increasing research partnerships and attracting an
increase in research grants. Our research intensity increased in FY16 through In FY16, we welcomed eighty-four M.D. students continuing on track toward
a growth in partnerships and funding. As our research dollars increase, we are increasing the class size in our medical program to one hundred by 2017 for
making a substantial reinvestment of those funds in the four disparity-based the first time in MSM’s history. We are proud of our ability to achieve near
diseases that most impact underserved populations: cancer, cardio-metabolic perfect placement of graduates from our M.D. program and 100% placement of
disease, neurological disorders, and HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases. MPH graduates. These numbers attest to the high quality of our students as well





























We have built a strong foundation in


FY16 for steering us to the sea change

that is leading the creation and

advancement of health equity.

Navigating a Sea Change in Health Equity






as the education and training to which they are exposed. Additionally, we There is growth and movement on our campus. We are renovating our buildings
continued efforts to close the leaks at all grade levels in the pipeline from which and breaking ground on new facilities, while forging new partnerships with
MSM draws students. entities in education, research, care, business and the community, all in an effort
to effectually navigate the path to helping underserved populations reach their
Recognizing that the sustainability of our mission is linked to our financial optimal level of health.
stability, we were excited that MSM was awarded $35 million by the state of
Georgia. This investment will be leveraged toward our vision of leading the These accomplishments in 2016 and many others on the pages of this report fuel
creation and advancement of health equity by aligning with “Excellence Through our confidence that we have built a strong foundation for steering us to the sea
Health Equity” Strategic Plan 2015-2020. MSM also attracted a record steady change that is leading the creation and advancement of heath equity.
increase in fundraising throughout the year through philanthropic partnerships
and the generosity of the broader donor community.

Message from the President and Dean
Arthur R. Collins
Dear Friends of Morehouse School of Medicine: Chairman of the Board
Managing Partner, theGroup
We see change and understand that a sea change in the health and well-being of
the communities we serve is essential to the health of our nation. Susan Grant
Vice Chairman of the Board
Morehouse School of Medicine was established when our founders saw in
medically underserved communities a need to address access to quality health Jackie Collins, C.P.A.
care and eliminate health disparities. The school was established to answer that Retired, Vice President
call. Their foresight in focusing efforts in those areas created the foundation for & Director Internal Auditing
four decades of dedicated work not only driving, but demanding change. We Southern Company Services
are continuing to answer the call through our vision to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.
Throughout the year, we have moved closer to achieving this vision through implementation of Strategic Plan, Lorenzo Creighton
“Excellence Through Health Equity” 2015-2020, which serves as a pillar to our work as a leading academic President & Chief Operating Officer,
medical institution, research enterprise, and community partner. MGM National Harbor

This fiscal year reaffirmed that our commitment to doing the extraordinary work, which advances health, Camille Davis-Williams, M.D.
health care and public policy around health equity, is gaining traction. In this annual report, you will see President,
that MSM is measurably moving the needle of research, patient care, and community engagement for the Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare
populations that we serve, taking us ever closer to generating healthier outcomes for all communities.
Aaron D. Dent
Our focus on changing the narrative from the elimination of health disparities to a narrative on creating health Managing Director Chief Procurement Officer
equity continues with great intensity. We know that the path from our vision to realization of a sea change Tishman Speyer
requires four foci: Educate, Create, Lead and Partner. In FY16 we enrolled 84 medical students, on course
to our goal of 100; created new pipeline programs designed to grow our own; led the way to new discoveries Christopher Edwards, M.D. ‘88
using molecular modeling; and partnered across academia, industry and the community.
Owner, Atlanta Neurological
Guided by our strategic plan, our vision, and commitment to the highest level of excellence, MSM is well and Spine Institute, LLC
positioned to lead the fight for advancing health equity. We are undaunted by the challenges because we see
change on the horizon. Rita Finley, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Office for Educational
As we continue into the 2017 academic year, I would like to thank the students, faculty, staff, alumni, the state Outreach and Health Careers
legislators, the philanthropic community and our partners for their exemplary support and their unwavering Director, Master of Science in Medical
belief in our mission and vision. Sciences Degree Assistant Professor,
Department of Pathology and Anatomy
Sincerely,
Joy Fitzgerald
President and CEO,
Atlanta Housing Authority
Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D.
President and Dean Leslie Holmes, M.D. ‘95
President, MSM National Alumni Association
Lawrence V. Jackson
Chairman, SourceMark LLC
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Message from the Chairman of the Board
Arthur R. Collins Douglas Johnson, C.P.A.
Chairman of the Board Retired, Former Partner Ernst & Young Greetings Friends of Morehouse School of Medicine:
Managing Partner, theGroup
Douglas Love, Esq. The 2015-2016 academic year was highlighted by a significant number of accomplishments, milestones, and
Susan Grant CEO, Annexon Biosciences advancements in our mission that reaffirmed Morehouse School of Medicine’s position as one of America’s leading
Vice Chairman of the Board medical colleges and research enterprises.
Thomas N. Malone, M.D.
Jackie Collins, C.P.A. Practice Physician, OB/GYN Last year, we celebrated 40 years of remarkable impact on intensifying our social mission, being a top producer of diverse
Retired, Vice President physicians, public health leaders, researchers, and we made tremendous strides in community engagement and partner-
& Director Internal Auditing Sylvester McRae, M.D., FACOG ships. Our upward trajectory in all of these critical areas continued in FY16. Most importantly, MSM’s
Southern Company Services St. Francis OBGYN Physician Partners commitment to leading the drive toward health equity, particularly in underserved communities, continued to distinguish
the institution on multiple levels.
Lorenzo Creighton Woodrow W. McWilliams, lll, M.D. ‘01
President & Chief Operating Officer, Radiation Oncologist, The Board of Trustees is excited about Morehouse School of Medicine and the inroads it is making in so many areas that
MGM National Harbor John B. Amos Cancer Center will support the goal of attaining leadership in creating health equity. We are equally excited about the future of MSM and
the future outcomes that we know will emerge from the institution’s work.
Camille Davis-Williams, M.D. Rhonda Medows, M.D. Morehouse School of Medicine is a jewel that we urge the state of Georgia and the nation to continue supporting so
President, Executive Vice President, Population that health equity is achieved for men, women and children who desperately need it. There are so many people in
Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare Health Providence Health & Services
communities throughout Georgia and the United States that are waiting for the discoveries that will translate into healthy
outcomes and facilitate people reaching their optimum level of health.
Aaron D. Dent Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D.
Managing Director Chief Procurement Officer Morehouse School of Medicine In FY16, the Georgia Legislature made a $35 million investment in MSM. We know that a decision to make an
Tishman Speyer investment of that size is not reached easily. We also know that the Morehouse School of Medicine brand holds
Claire Pomeroy, M.D., M.B.A. tremendous value and that the legislature not only recognized our value, but demonstrated a tremendous vote of
Christopher Edwards, M.D. ‘88 President, confidence in our leadership and the school through its investment in them.
Owner, Atlanta Neurological Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation
and Spine Institute, LLC Looking ahead to FY17, we are poised and well positioned to continue fulfilling a self-imposed responsibility to lead
The Honorable Calvin Smyre the sea change. We see change now and we see it in the future. MSM is leading the creation and advancement of health
Rita Finley, Ph.D. Georgia State Representative equity and advancement. People are counting on us and this institution is meeting their expectations by all measures of
Assistant Dean, Office for Educational excellence.
Outreach and Health Careers Joshua Spear
Director, Master of Science in Medical President,
Sciences Degree Assistant Professor, MSM Student Government Association
Department of Pathology and Anatomy Sincerely,
Henry “Hank” Thomas
Joy Fitzgerald President Victoria Hospitality Properties
President and CEO, Arthur R. Collins
Atlanta Housing Authority Howard C. Willis, M.D. Chairman of the Board of Trustees
President, Morehouse College
Leslie Holmes, M.D. ‘95 National Alumni Association
President, MSM National Alumni Association
John Silvanus Wilson, Jr., Ed.D.
Lawrence V. Jackson President, Morehouse College
Chairman, SourceMark LLC
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EDUCATION

























Our greatest asset lies in the professionals we train whose care and


commitment illuminate our highest calling.

Preparing Future Health Learners


and Leaders


Training physicians and healthcare professionals who are prepared to address the most
urgent and pressing health issues in a dynamic, complex world, is one of the most
needed solutions to ending disparities in underserved communities. Morehouse School of
Medicine believes that offering a broad abundance of education, mentoring, and training
opportunities, supported by exposure to MSM’s commitment to its social mission, are
vital to its vision of leading the creation and advancement of health equity. Given that the
majority of MSM graduates provide healthcare to underserved populations, which have
the greatest need, MSM alumni are helping to drive the sea change needed to create health
equity.


During FY16, MSM made noteworthy advancements in education. Students at MSM have
access to state-of-the-art facilities and leaders in healthcare education to support effective
matriculation through the school and related institutions. MSM students and medical
residents also gain exposure through appropriate partnerships with essential members of
the MSM network.


In order to improve the critical shortage of physicians, more specifically, the shortage of
physicians of multi-ethnic background committed to serving underserved communities
plagued by health disparities, MSM extends education efforts beyond primary
stakeholders. Many recruitment efforts begin within the community. These pipeline
programs, designed to address “leaks in the pipe,” encourage underrepresented minority
students to explore and advance in a career in medicine and health sciences. MSM aims to
achieve a 20% increase in student enrollment in 2017 through continuing “MSM Formula”
strategies such as purposefully accepting cognitively diverse students across all disciplines.






MSM welcomed its
largest and most
competitive class to date
with 151 students (84
M.D.) at the annual white
coat & pinning ceremony.

Education Highlights Connect Mentoring Program is a AMA Accelerating MSM Wins Atlanta Public Schools
partnership with the Morehouse Change Grant 2016-17 School-Based Partner of the
Kaiser Permanente Invests $3M School of Medicine, Tuskegee The American Medical Association Year
MSM was awarded a $3 million grant Airmen Global Academy, Atlanta (AMA) is working with MSM to
by Kaiser Permanente to create an Public Schools, and Atlanta CARES in expand the school’s social mission Atlanta Public Schools seek to
undergraduate program designed to which MSM employees while enhancing community-engaged graduate every student ready for
help underrepresented students enter provide one-on-one and group training. AMA awarded MSM a college and career. MSM supports
graduate-level study in the health mentoring to the 3rd through 5th $25,000 grant for three years (a total the APS mission through direct
and biomedical fields. The  grade students at TAG Academy. More of $75,000) for its transformative partnership, bringing with it other
Undergraduate Health Sciences than 100 MSM faculty, students, and projects. foundations eager to support and
Academy at Morehouse School of staff signed on as mentors in FY16. advance the social mission. The MSM
Medicine will provide critical tutoring, The Academy is optimistic about the MSNS Degree Established strategic goal to repair the leaking
mentoring, hands-on research and advantages of mentoring and its Students can now attain a Master of STEM education pipeline and fuel a
highly competitive talent pool
support for current undergraduate implications on academic Science in Neuroscience (MSNS) committed to advancing health
students matriculating at Atlanta achievement. degree offered through the B.S./M.S. equity streams from collaborative
University Center Consortium Program in Neuroscience. education initiatives with APS.
(AUCC) schools, which include Clark HCOP grant Maximizing
Atlanta University, Morehouse College Social Mission at MSM - CEPH confirms Accreditation Following the honor of being named
and Spelman College. $648,000 per year The Council on Education for Public “Partner of the Year,” in 2016, MSM
The Health Careers Opportunity Health accredits schools of public received the top honor of being named
Pipeline Programs Continues to Program grant awarded to MSM will health and public health programs “School-Based Partner of the Year”
Mentor the Next Generation help expand recruitment efforts to outside schools of public health. for its excellence in partnership with
Research indicates that mentoring attract disadvantaged students for This year, for the first time, CEPH Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy.
improves attendance, academic careers as physicians. Students from confirmed the accreditation of MSM The award recognizes MSM as the
achievement, classroom behaviors, the APS system’s high schools and as a member of its esteemed network. most committed school-based
life skills and self-efficacy. Morehouse Atlanta Metropolitan State College MSM’s commitment to be a leader partner within the Atlanta Public
School of Medicine, Atlanta Public are mentored and afforded access to in creating and advancing health School District. MSM engages in
Schools (APS), and Atlanta Cares, comprehensive programs and training equity continues to be recognized partnerships to improve the education
signed a Memorandum of in hopes of igniting a passion within on a national scale. deficit relevant to disadvantaged
Understanding to provide a them to provide healthcare to communities and to advance social
comprehensive, pipeline collaboration underserved communities. Mentoring, mission. The MSM commitment to
with long-time MSM partner school support, and collaboration are vital foster excellence and shape leaders is
E.L. Connally Elementary School elements to success within the pipeline evident through the pipeline program.
now Tuskegee Airmen Global and to the MSM formula that results
(TAG) Academy. The MSM/TAG in identifying new medical students.


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Academic Expansion Initiative


Fostering Collaborative Learning & Technology

In FY16 Morehouse School of Medicine announced the expansion of its academic facilities – new
and renovated state of the art medical and graduate educational facilities that reflect our standard on
how students should be taught in the 21 century. It is a quest propelled by planned growth in class
st
size, a bold vision for leading the creation and advancement of health equity, and the continuing
pursuit of Knowledge, Wisdom, Excellence, Wisdom, Service, Integrity, and Innovation. There are
four phases to the Academic Expansion Initiative:

l Phase I (A) Pavilion Addition

l Phase I (B) Hugh M. Gloster Building 1st & 2nd Floor Renovation
l Phase II Addition to the Medical Education Building
l Phase III Third Floor Renovation of the Hugh M. Gloster Building
l Phase IV Third Floor Renovation of the Medical Education Building


It is essential that our researchers, faculty, and students have state-of-the-art facilities that effectively
integrate technology and foster collaborative learning, inspiring higher levels of student achieve-
ment. We envision the expansion of our academic center as ushering in a new era for Morehouse
School of Medicine, an era of hope leading to more equitable health.


Groundbreaking on the Billye Suber Aaron Pavilion began in FY16 and will be completed in Spring
2017. Learn more on page 28.

RESEARCH ENTERPRISE

























Groundbreaking research combined with innovative improvements make our research


both translational and transformative.

Translating Discovery into
BASIC/BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCE
Health Equity T 1
HEALTH CLINICAL
POLICY RESEARCH
T 3 T 2
MSM’s research enterprise continued to thrive in FY16 as significant strides were made in our T X
four core research areas: cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, and infectious
diseases. We concentrate our efforts in these areas as we know these diseases have the highest
rates of disparity and by making impact in these areas, we can indeed be the catalyst for a sea COMMUNITY HEALTH
ENGAGED
change in healthy outcomes across the board. In FY16, Morehouse School of Medicine secured RESEARCH SCIENCE
RESEARCH
T 3 T 3
nearly $45 million in grant funding for new and renewed research projects.
FY16 Highlights:
l The Neuroscience Institute implemented a BS/MS in Neuroscience degree program in
collaboration the Atlanta University Center colleges. There are eight students enrolled in the T – The Translation of Science
x
B.S. program. Of these, four were selected to enter the M.S. program.
The translation of scientific discovery into meaningful
l The Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) initiative, a $2.9 million gains can be sluggish, often uncertain or uneven across
cooperative agreement with the CDC, was selected as a model program by the CDC during populations and not optimally facilitated by traditional
the annual Grantees’ Technical Assistance meeting. siloed categories along the translational (T )
1-4
continuum. At Morehouse School of Medicine, we know
l The Office of Community Engagement was established to connect the dots among all of that more can be done and in FY16, we further expanded
x
MSM’s enterprises creating a central space through which we engage our communities, the concept of MSM T and began assessing the MSM
communicate related messages, facilitate partnerships that move the needle in research portfolio as well as the national landscape to
advancing health equity. identify projects that move the needle on improving
health.
l The Center of Excellence on Health Disparities (CEHD) facilitated the development of the
x
Bridges to Health Equity course funded by a supplemental grant award from the National MSM T is an approach and philosophy, rather than a
Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities (NIMHD). The health equity course translational research phase. It represents the infinite
is intended to build on Morehouse School of Medicine’s students’ broad base of knowledge stages of impact achieved through evidenced-based
of health disparities in the United States with a focus on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic discoveries and partnerships that advance the science
status, gender, and environment. and practice of improving health outcomes of
underserved communities or populations carrying the
l MSM’s research enterprise welcomed two acclaimed new hires: NIH veteran, burden of a given health disparity. In this regard, the
x
Sheila McClure, Ph.D., Sr. Associate Dean for Research and Development and outcome of T is health equity, the cornerstone of
Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Physiology who was awarded a $1.1 million Morehouse School of Medicine’s sea changing vision.
grant from the VA Office of Research and Development to continue work on patent-pending
technologies to detect and induce tumor regression. T trademark application filed April 30, 2015 (File serial
x
No. 86/615,129)

“We believe that helping
populations to reach their
optimal level of health
means examining and
addressing the conditions
of the person as a whole.”



Kisha Holden, Ph.D., MSCR,
Interim director of SHLI







A Decade of Leadership and programmatic development, and community engagement is remarkable. For example,
the Community Health Leadership Program has attracted a broad and diverse group of
Advocacy for Advancing Global people interested in contributing to the fight for improving health in the community,
including 10 mayors.
Health Equity
Anchored by a clear mission, which is carried out through its four divisions (Behavioral
When the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at MSM was established in 2006 Health, Health Policy, Center of Excellence for Sexual Health, and Community Voices)
by renowned physician, researcher, public health leader and former U.S. Surgeon and two centers that are laser-focused on changing the healthcare landscape, SHLI today
General David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., the vision was for the institute to be “a leading stands as a beacon of hope for aspiring healthcare leaders and at-risk, underserved
transformative force for global health equity.” It was through Dr. Satcher’s lens that the populations. Its reputation also continues to attract robust funding, as the institute
scope of the institute’s commitment to persevere in developing world-class healthcare secured approximately $7.3 million in grant funding over the past year.
leaders to respond to the pressing health needs of underserved, at-risk communities
around the world was also established. Founded in response to a public health crisis that continues today around the world,
SHLI has a big picture, global view relative to leading the creation and advancement
“It was important, very important, that the institute be really committed to eliminating of health equity, as the institute is driven to impact health in underserved populations
health disparities and achieving health equity,” said Dr. Satcher, who retired from SHLI around the world.
in 2016. “From the beginning, we were talking about developing leaders who had that
type of commitment. So, our mission spoke to a commitment to developing leaders who “We believe that helping populations to reach their optimal level of health means
would lead in that respect. Out of that mission, we did something I don’t think any other examining and addressing the conditions of the person as a whole,” said Kisha Holden,
health leadership institute has accomplished and that is reaching into the community Ph.D., MSCR, interim director of SHLI. “We know that we must look at where people
and developing a community health leadership program that continues to this day.” live, work, play, their lifestyle and level of poverty. We know we must do much more
research in the area of mental health because it is a significant factor in one’s overall
SHLI’s progress and standing in public health, research, leadership development, health. This is how we will achieve the mission of global health equity.”

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Living the Mission
When global health issues such as the sudden 2014 Ebola outbreak or lingering health care issues
such as mental health and HIV/AIDS continue to affect many populations here and abroad,
SHLI is at the forefront of public health policy, education, prevention and leading a sea change in
global health equity.


Framed by programs unique to SHLI, such as the Community Health Leadership Program and
the SHLI Health Policy Leadership Fellowship Program, the institute has achieved
distinction through bold, pioneering programs and initiatives that have drawn national
attention to pressing health issues such as mental health.

One of the institute’s most notable initiatives is the creation of The Kennedy Center for Mental
Health Policy and Research. Through a partnership with The Kennedy Forum, the Center is
reshaping and redefining approaches to addressing mental health and addiction in America. In
2016, Dr. Satcher and Patrick J. Kennedy introduced the groundbreaking initiative “The System
We Need,” a blueprint for change that represents more than two years of foundational work with
the healthcare community, and is symbolic of the mission of the collaboration.


Another example of leading-edge work being produced by multidisciplinary research team, led
by Dr. Holden, is called “THRIVE” (Towards Health Recovery and Integrated Vital Engage-
ment), which has a goal of supporting the reduction of health and mental disparities.


“The research team is very engaged in mental health, particularly in the African-American
community and in underserved populations,” said Dr. Holden. “THRIVE is in keeping with the
SHLI mission and the MSM vision, as it aims to promote overall culturally-centered integrated
care among African Americans, as well as inform health care policies.”

Another innovative SHLI initiative is the Integrated Care Leadership program, which launched
in January 2016. The program is designed to provide clinical and administrative health care
professionals with the knowledge and training to develop integrated care practices that can be
replicated anywhere in the world. Prior to this program, SHLI had already cemented an
unparalleled role in developing new health leaders.

Focusing on Global Health Equity
Satcher states that the vision is for the institute’s impact in health equity to be global, which is
why developing global health leaders is a primary focus for SHLI, one that he believes will be
among the institute’s greatest impacts.

“When someone with a M.D. or a Ph.D. leaves our program and goes on to establish a similar
program in a different community, county or country, SHLI is contributing to the change that
will take place in the healthcare of those populations,” he said. “This is how we will begin to
achieve global health equity.”



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PATIENT CARE

























Excellent Quality and Multi-Disciplinary Health Care are hallmarks of


MSM’s Clinical Enterprise.

MSM/Grady: Collaboration Has Major

Impact on Acute Surgical Care/Trauma


in Atlanta


Ed Childs, M.D. joined Morehouse Healthcare practice in January of 2012 with a specific purpose
top of mind. A steward of service for most of his professional career, Dr. Childs was attracted to
MSM’s esteemed reputation and role in leading the creation of health equity. Childs brought with
him a deep passion to drive the social mission of MSM and skills to equip and sustain future
generations of healthcare professionals that share the school’s commitment to the mission.

“When you come to a place like Morehouse School of Medicine, you commit to embarking on a
social mission,” says Dr. Childs, chair of the Department of Surgery and professor for Trauma &
Critical Care. “You know that the social mission is part of the culture.”


Dr. Childs is dedicated to providing students the opportunity to gain the skills and surgical
knowledge that positions them to be successful surgeons but he also takes it a step further. Childs’
teaching philosophy includes the belief that it takes more than imparting knowledge to students
to really make a difference in shaping them as future healthcare professionals; he believes a critical
component of his work as a professor is to teach students the importance of compassion so that
they can contribute to creating health equity before and after they graduate.

Grady Hospital, MSM’s primary hospital partner, is a safety net hospital located in downtown
Atlanta. All individuals who seek service from the hospital will receive the best healthcare the
hospital offers regardless of their status or ability to pay. Grady is where Dr. Childs believes
students can best learn how to develop a passion for treating all people with the highest level of
care. Students are taught the importance of compassion from the first year of medical school at
MSM through the final year of their matriculation.


Educating all students who are part of the Morehouse Healthcare system advances and extends the
social mission of MSM beyond its doors and into the community where it can make a difference.
MSM leaders like Dr. Childs seek to expose students to as many opportunities as possible to
experience a community-centric health approach and platforms to develop compassion. This is all
with the hope of reciprocity; MSM-trained surgeons who are continuously fueling the MSM social
mission.

Clinical care and applied focus on expansive research, specific to the areas that disproportionately
affect minorities, are also ways in which Dr. Childs, the teaching staff, fellows and students
collectively contribute to the social mission at MSM.
Morehouse School of Medicine | Annual Report | 2016 19

In addition to education, clinical care and research experience, the Department bring the first surgical robot to Grady. The robot will be equipped to perform
of Surgery is making extraordinary strides in ensuring that students on the surgical procedures manned by a surgeon from a control panel. Robots were
cutting-edge of their field through ample knowledge, advanced training, and awarded to six safety net institutions around the world.
exposure to technology.
Stemming from of his extensive work in academia, Dr. Childs finds engagement
In 2016, MSM was the first medical school in Georgia certified to train with residents and students the most rewarding part of his role at Morehouse
individuals on the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – performing Healthcare and MSM.
surgical procedures through the endoscope. The distinct FES certification is the
first of its kind in the state of Georgia. “The students and residents are the platform for growth,” said Dr. Childs. “They
are our future healthcare leaders, and if we train them in the social mission,
Also, for the first time, in 2016 Grady created an integrated trauma service with they provide us the greatest opportunity to help underserved populations reach
Emory Hospital. The integration will entail combing Intensive Care Units health equity.”
(ICU), trauma services, and Acute Care Surgical (ACS) services. As the school
continues advancing in the arena of technology, MSM was awarded a grant to












































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Building Bridges Obstetrics at Wellstar’s AMC Main through a partnership with Grady Memorial
Campus
Hospital to obtain Epic Care using the
Between Health Care l To address increased patient needs several community connect model.

and Health services were expanded at the Atlanta Clinical Teaching and Service Learning
l Expanding the MSM Heal Clinic
Medical Center
• Plastic Surgery Emergency Room Call
Morehouse Healthcare is comprised of more than 100 Coverage The MSM Heal Clinic (medical student-run
practicing physicians. All of our physicians are • General Surgery Emergency Room Call clinic), serves patients with limited
full-time clinical faculty at Morehouse School of Coverage resources, while providing MSM students
Medicine with residents and medical students as an • Obstetrics at AMC WJ Freeman Clinic early supervised exposure to clinical
extension of our practice which maximizes the services. The clinic was expanded to the 1800
healthcare we provide and grants an academic l Expanded Services at Atlanta University Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, Ga. clinical site
advantage exclusive to the next generation of Center (currently provide student health at to include three clinics per month (two at
physicians. Clark Atlanta and Morehouse College, Good Samaritan Health Center and one at
intramural sports at Spelman College) Howell Mill Road).
The physicians at Morehouse Healthcare provide • Sports medicine coverage at Clark
medical support to nearly every major hospital and Atlanta University and Morehouse l Students Contribute to Global Health Equity in
clinic in Atlanta, GA. College Haiti

Morehouse Healthcare is one of the largest l MSM was accepted in January, 2016 MSM faculty and MHC clinical attending
physician groups in Georgia and one of the state’s as one of 20 sites in the Integrated physicians led MSM Year 2 students on a
premier primary care and multi-specialty medical Care Leadership Program in Behavioral medical mission to Haiti for the seventh
practices. Morehouse Healthcare’s focus continues Health and awarded $5000 Innovation consecutive year. Students, who generally
to be providing quality medical care to Atlanta’s Grant pay for the trip themselves, experience
multi-cultural community. community health and gain exposure to
l The Lifestyle Medicine program, the need to advance global health equity.
Morehouse Healthcare engaged in several services Optimal Health, was launched in
expansions over the past year that will help to extend its partnership with the Department of l Students
expertise and outreach to a broader patient-base within Community Health / Preventive Research The MSM Student Internship Engagement
Georgia communities. Following are highlights from a Center. with Interactive College of Technology
year of active expansion: Program was held February through
Clinical Information Technology April at MSM and March through May at
l An array of new patient-centered services were l EPIC and MHC: Advancing Health Records. Spelman College.
established in collaboration with Atlanta MHC was successful in attesting for 35
Medical Center (previously Tenet, now additional providers for Medicaid AIU (Adopt, Practice Operations & Clinical Network Management
Wellstar): Implement, and Upgrade) for FY2015, which MSM realized a substantial $1.2 million shared saving
• GYN oncology at Wellstar AMC South resulted in $743,750 used to assist in financing from the Medicare Shared Savings Program with
Campus the Epic Migration.  Morehouse Choice ACO. In FY16, Morehouse
• Primary Care/Family Medicine at AMC Healthcare significantly improved its patient Customer
WJ Freeman Clinic l Epic was chosen as Morehouse Healthcare’s Service platform providing front to back-end training
• Midwife call coverage back-up/ future Electronic Health Record (EHR) for staff resulting in an enhanced patient experience.
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MSM IN THE COMMUNITY

























Community-based Research and Care Yields Healthier Outcomes for


Populations We Serve.



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Transforming Communities

through Education and Care


Morehouse School of Medicine is a leader in community engagement, making
positive change through research, community service, and educational outreach.
We believe that building close relationships with communities is a key factor Monthly Community-Focused
in ensuring that health equity is not bound by geography, age, socio-economic
standing, educational attainment, race, ethnicity, or cultural background. Health Series makes

In addition to its four entrenched community engaged research centers, MSM TV Debut
established the new Office of Community Engagement in FY16. With a charge
of centralizing all the institution’s community efforts, this office will ensure that In February, MSM debuted Health Currents in association with
MSM remains a transformative force for communities we serve. Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasting (AIB) network. The new communi-
ty-focused health series gives viewers information, resources, and tips
Atlanta Awarded $30 Million HUD Choice Grant for healthy living – everything needed to stay healthy and stay current

to Revitalize Westside; MSM Named Lead Health in today’s world.  Topics covered in the 12-month series ranged from
Heart Health and HIV/AIDS to Mental Health & Stroke. Each month,
Partner to Work with AHA MSM’s panel of medical experts and community leaders provided
critical insight into health matters for all age groups with a emphasis
In FY16, Morehouse School of Medicine’s Community Health and Preventive on communities of color.
Medicine Department was named the lead health partner assisting the Atlanta
Housing Authority (AHA) in health care outreach as it utilizes the $30 million Hosted by Camara Jones, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., the 2016 national
Choice grant awarded to the City of Atlanta by U.S. Secretary of Housing and president of the American Public Health Association and a fellow at
Urban Development (HUD), Julian Castro. AHA President and CEO, Joy Morehouse School of Medicine Satcher Health Leadership Institute,
Fitzgerald, who is a member of MSM’s Board of Trustees, has led the AHA’s Health Currents airs throughout each month in AIBTV’s network
efforts to secure the HUD Choice grant since 2014 and worked with MSM’s coverage area in the state of Georgia and online at www.msm.edu.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine Department to identify and include
the various health needs of the targeted communities in the proposed Choice
grant implementation plan.

Prevention Research Center


A Collaborative, Community-Owned

Research Agenda

One of the most powerful and impactful partnerships in which Morehouse
School of Medicine has long been engaged is with community residents. A
nationally recognized and award-winning leader in community engagement,
MSM has made positive change through programs and initiatives conceived and
implemented in collaboration with the people in communities the school serves.

The sea change in health equity that MSM is aiming to achieve in building
healthier communities is being vigorously pursued through research,
community service, educational outreach and clinical practice, and MSM’s
Prevention Research Center (PRC) is playing a pivotal role in supporting that
vision.
Therefore, when PRC researchers, including students, go into a community, their
practice is to ask the community what local needs and strengths exist rather than
PRC’s theme is: Risk Reduction and Early Detection in African American and
Other Minority Communities: Coalition for Prevention Research. The center telling community members what they think is needed.
designs community-based participatory research (CBPR), programs and
initiatives in keeping with its mission to advance scientific knowledge in the The PRC’s Community Coalition Board, which governs the Center, practices a
field of prevention in African American and other minority communities. PRC philosophy and approach of engagement through which academia and the com-
munity collaborate, with neighborhood residents at the helm of all strategies. For
Director Tabia Henry Akintobi, Ph.D., MPH, speaks authoritatively about the
criticality of partnering with the community to solve obstinate health problems. example, a community-based health assessment led by the PRC and the CCB in
collaboration with Metropolitan Atlanta residents found high incidents of HIV/
AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases among women and youth in under-
“When the PRC was established in 1998, it was designed to forge equal
partnerships between academicians, researchers and the community,” said Dr. served communities. The Board reviewed this data, which was complemented
by community input on the contextual factors that help to explain the risks and
Akintobi, who is also Associate Professor of Community Health and Preventive
Medicine, Associate Dean of Community Engagement, and Principal guide response strategies. They then developed a research-based STI and
Investigator. “We knew early on that we must have community credibility or the HIV/AIDS prevention intervention with 384 youth, age 14-18, residing in
people that we serve won’t buy in or engage. Without that engagement, we Neighborhood Planning Units and funded by the Centers for Disease Control
cannot bring about transformative change in the health of people living in and Prevention. The project incorporates parents, technology and social media,
to employ an integrated approach to research and to eradicating the pressing
underserved communities.”
health issue. The Office of Community Health will play a vital role in this project
as well as others spearheaded by PRC.
The PRC has made tremendous inroads in community-based participatory
research and in using the findings to identify approaches that bridge the health
gap between people with access to quality healthcare and those with disparities. The research projects approved through this approach are enriched and
enhanced; the partnership provides knowledge and data back into the
Dr. Henry Akintobi, PRC faculty, staff and students believe that the center’s
community-owned research agenda drives the work and the outcomes. community so that the community members own the findings and the actions
developed in response towards improving their health.

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The Office of Community Engagement successful annual MSM Community Engagement Day. The event offered
community members full access to offerings such as health screenings, fitness
Commitment to its own mission, the overarching MSM mission and vision, demonstrations, flu shots, workshops and healthy foods. Community
and a strategic goal to collaborate with the community even more closely, led Engagement Day, was created to flip the script and have a celebration of the
to MSM established The Office of Community Engagement in 2016. Led by Dr. partnerships and people working together to promote healthy communities
Henry Akintobi, the Office builds upon previous institutional-wide approaches on MSM’s campus. It celebrates the partnerships and collaborations to engage
led by Daniel S. Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.H., Professor and Chair Emeritus, communities, where they live, work, and lead year-round. This year’s approach
Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine and Associate Dean specifically sought to highlight the interconnectedness of all things to health.
of Community Engagement and Founding Principal Investigator of the PRC. These variables are often called social determinants. These factors may include,
The Office is designed, in part, to ensure the centralization of new and existing the more obvious, like socioeconomic status and the ability to have quality
community engaged initiatives and their alignment with MSM’s Strategic Plan access the health system, to the more systemic, including the political will that
2015-2020. impacts why some communities have sidewalks or access to reasonably priced
healthy foods or food desserts. These factors are just a few in a myriad of barriers
The Office of Community Engagement’s FY16 strategies included development or facilitators to optimal health. They must be addressed through strategic
of an inventory and web portal detailing the depth and breadth of communi- partnerships that work together to advance health equity.
ty-engaged initiatives, institution-wide. The Office will focus on ensuring that
all institutional engagement with communities sustain critical internal and “Underserved communities and their disparities should be important to all of
external linkages as they collaborate on creating health equity in underserved us,” said Dr. Henry Akintobi. “Addressing their needs in a community-engaged
communities. way that makes sense, not only impacts them in a positive way, but means im-
proved health for our nation, overall.”

The Office will also have deep involvement in supporting and galvanizing
institutional departments, centers and institutes in the overwhelmingly




Prevention Research Center Funded Initiatives

and Collaborations:



l Prevention Research Center Core Research Project: HIV/AIDS Prevention
Program for Youth (HAPPY)


l The Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) Evaluation in
Collaboration with Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness

l Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH)


l The Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s Community
Engagement Research Program (CERP)

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

























Meaningful, Collaborative Partnerships and Philanthropic Support Yield


Globally Beneficial Outcomes.

Investing in MSM


Record Philanthropic Giving Reflects Donor Confidence

This past year, MSM raised more than $13.7 million from alumni, friends, foundations, partners
and organizations that share our commitment to providing one of the best medical education
programs in the country. Philanthropic support enables us to forge ahead toward a very ambitious
sea changing goal of creating and advancing health equity.


Our mission — to foster excellence, innovation and scholarship in education, research and patient
care — was advanced through generous donations, participation, encouragement and sponsorship.
From grants, to memorial donations, to mentorship, donor support played critical roles at MSM.

We received generous gifts to our scholarship programs, helping students fund their medical
education. In 2016, more than 520 students received scholarship support.

The new MSM Legacy Program was established to engage children of MSM alumni who are
interested in learning about opportunities to matriculate at MSM or learn more about health
sciences programs. Our alumni are the foundation of our institution and we are excited to support
our constituents who hope to further their family’s legacy at MSM.

New Partnerships Help Create Equitable Future for All
We continued to forge new partnerships with those who are as passionate as we are and who
recognize that investments in people, processes and technology are essential for mutual success.
Their investment allowed us to respond to emerging needs with innovative solutions, institutional
integrity, and a keen focus on community service.

Robert W. Woodruff Foundation Gift to Support Multi-Phase Initiative
$3 million was awarded by The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation an independent private founda-
tion that seeks to improve the quality of life in Georgia by investing in health, education, economic
opportunity and community vitality. The grant will support a multi-phase academic expansion
and access initiative. The Foundation’s contribution will also support MSM’s student pavilion
named in honor of Billye Suber Aaron.


Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Supports SHLI
$1 million to support MSM’s leadership programs was awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation which is committed to building a national culture of health. The grant will support
three programs curated by the Satcher Health Leadership Institute.




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Coca-Cola Supports Women’s Heart Health Delta Airlines Foundation
The Coca-Cola Company sponsored the 2016 MSM Delta Air Lines and its affiliated foundation, the
“Healthy Heart Week”. The event seeks to raise Delta Air Lines Foundation, supported Morehouse
funds to promote scholarship and increase School of Medicine with a $250,000 grant for the
community awareness of risks associated with heart academic expansion. 70%
health and cardiovascular diseases. The company
also spearheaded “Meet the Challenge”, an W.K. Kellogg Foundation
alumni-giving campaign where The Coca-Cola W.K. Kellogg Foundation supported Morehouse increase in
Foundation matches dollar-for-dollar personal School of Medicine with $320,000 grant to support
donations made by MSM alumni up to $1 million. the SHLI to address disparities in health access, overall giving
policy and practice.



$3 Million Gift Bestowed The gift will create a facility that welcomes

by Hank and Billye Aaron and educates the next generation of 520
doctors, health care professionals and
Supports Academic public health leaders, while ensuring that
the environment where students will learn scholarship donors
Expansion is second to none and supports their
preparation in becoming health equity
Hank Aaron and Billye Suber Aaron advocates.
provided a $3 million gift to MSM that will
be used to expand the Hugh Gloster MSM broke ground on the Billye Suber 273
Medical Education building and create the Aaron Student Pavilion in January 2016,
Billye Suber Aaron Student Pavilion. The marking the first phase of a planned
gift was presented during the school’s 31 st four-part academic facilities expansion on scholarships awarded
fall convocation, white coat and pinning MSM’s campus. The Billye Suber Aaron
ceremony. Student Pavilion is scheduled to be
complete by Spring 2017.
The Aarons have had a longstanding
commitment to education and to MSM.



FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Message from the Sr. Vice President for FY17 Highlights
Operations and Chief Financial Officer
F. John Case, Ed.D. • In October 2016, the annual financial and compliance audit was presented
and approved by the Board of Trustees, within the required timeframe.
• The annual financial statement and Office of Management and Budget
At Morehouse School of Medicine, the financial and operational results for
Fiscal Year 2016 continued to be strong and contribute to the execution of the (OMB) A-133 audit received a clean (unmodified) opinion on the
MSM strategic plan. Our continued effort to review the operational activities consolidated financial statements for MSM and its affiliates (Morehouse
and create efficiencies while generating new ideas for business opportunities Healthcare) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
highlighted the academic, research and clinical activities this year. The State • MSM recorded operating revenues of $185M, an increase of 26% largely
investment of a one-time grant of $35 million enabled Morehouse School of due to the receipt of a one-time $35M State grant to enhance the
Medicine to think strategically about its commitment to health equity and the education environment for our medical students.
citizens of Georgia and begin a process to enhance the education of our • A net operating margin of 17% highlighted the FY 2016 year. This included
students in primary care and other community endeavors. a write-off of $6.1M in uncollectable accounts receivable and accrued
liabilities.
• Continued growth in the student body resulted in a 9% increase in tuition
As an organization, we continued the emphasis on three themes: people,
process and technology. Each thematic area incorporates the current state of revenue. In addition, MSM continued its goal to increase scholarships for all
our business, the need to implement best practices in all we do, and investing programs, investing an additional $.5M (or 19%).
in our finance and operations for long-term, sustained growth. In FY 2016, we • Contributions to the endowment for MSM increased by $5.1M in FY16 due
implemented a timely balanced budget, created additional metrics and to federal, corporate and individual contributions to fund research,
scorecards to monitor that budget, and started a process to systematically scholarships and other mission activities. This helped offset some of the
enhance the reporting to our Board and our various community constituencies challenges in the portfolio based on market conditions and the economy.
to bring transparency and success in telling the MSM story. • The balance sheet reflected continuous improvements in the following
critical areas – increased cash/accounts receivable, an increase in net assets,
and a decrease in the long-term debt of the organization.
Strengthening the balance sheet and income statement were critical in FY16 as
we look forward to a successful “Road to 100” - growing our 1st year medical
student class to 100 students - in July 2017.

Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc. and Affiliate
Consolidated Balance Sheets



Year ended June 30, 2016 2015
The Consolidated Balance Sheet
presents the assets, liabilities, and net Assets $ $
position of MSM as of the end of the Cash and cash equivalents 39,246,724 5,873,554
fiscal year. Accounts receivable, net 12,172,460 18,153,892
Pledges receivable, net 13,367,876 4,025,950
The purpose of the Consolidated Loans receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 926,389 1,434,270
Balance Sheet is to present a finan- Patient accounts receivable, net 1,309,986 740,986
cial condition snapshot of Morehouse Other receivables 193,335 243,023
School of Medicine as of June 30, Investments, at fair value 96,498,930 96,081,433
2016. Other assets 871,611 283,252

Property and equipment, net 56,392,839 57,150,088
The Consolidated Balance Sheet is
prepared under the accrual basis of
accounting which requires revenue Total Assets $220,980,150 $183,986,448
and asset recognition when service is
provided, and expense and liability Liabilities and Net Assets
recognition when goods and services
are rendered despite when cash is Liabilities
exchanged. Accounts payable 6,156,053 7,501,388
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 8,776,839 4,166,768
Borrowings under line of credit arrangements 3,504,558 -
Deferred revenue 666,438 248,524
Capital leases payable 165,858 239,573
Long-term debt payable 10,591,333 12,674,667
Government advances for student loans 1,550,271 1,550,271

Total Liabilities $31,411,350 $26,381,191

Net Assets
Unrestricted 71,443,109 47,948,867
Temporarily restricted 17,615,665 14,277,865
Permanently restricted 100,510,026 95,378,525

Total Net Assets $189,568,800 $157,605,257


Total Liabilities and Net Assets $220,980,150 $183,986,448

Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc. and Affiliate
Consolidated Statements of Activities and Changes in Net Assets




Year ended June 30, 2016 2015
Changes in Total Net Assets are
based on the activity presented in the
Consolidated Statement of Activities
and Changes in Net Assets. Revenues and Other Additions $ $
Tuition and fees 16,233,420 14,878,020
The purpose of the statement is to Student aid (3,166,072) (2,662,434)
present the revenues earned, Tuition and fees, net of student aid 13,067,348 12,215,586
expenses incurred, and the operating Federal, state, and local government grants and contracts 131,145,956 77,628,473
margin realized for the fiscal year Private gifts, grants, and contracts 29,531,547 44,066,983
end. Faculty practice plan 9,670,316 9,229,587
Investment income (624,863) 2,101,016
Other sources 2,364,354 1,743,312


Total Revenues and Other Additions $185,154,658 $146,984,957

Operating Expenditures
Education and general:
Instruction 56,534,046 55,162,321
Research 25,822,272 26,901,140
Public service 7,415,394 8,753,420
Academic support 9,622,882 7,417,736
Student services 3,317,909 2,538,506
Institutional support 29,782,365 22,262,414
Facilities operations and maintenance 4,851,235 4,900,660
Depreciation 5,134,081 5,018,650
Faculty practice plan 10,710,931 9,012,980

Total Operating Expenditures $153,191,115 $ 141,967,827


Loss on Disposal of Property Equipment $ 872,101
Change in Net Assets 31,963,543 4,145,029
Net Assets, beginning of year 157,605,257 153,460,228

Net Assets, end of year $189,568,800 $157,605,257



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Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc. and Affiliate
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


Year ended June 30, 2016 2015
The Consolidated Statement of Cash
Flows present detailed information Operating Activities $ $
about the cash activity of the Change in net assets 31,963,543 4,145,029
institution during the fiscal year. Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash
(used in) provided by operating activities:
The cash activity reflects MSM’s Depreciation 5,134,081 5,018,650
commitment to making strategic Net realized and unrealized loss (gain) on investments 2,970,769 403,600
investments to sustain and enhance Loss on disposition of property and equipment 88,209 872,101
excellence related to our core Write-off of portion of notes receivable - 217,367
mission. Gifts and grants restricted for long-term investment (5,131,501) (7,799,222)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
The financial statements presented in Accounts receivable, net 5,981,432 (3,964,839)
this report are modified statements Pledges receivable, net (9,341,926) (2,074,773)
issued under reporting guidelines Patient accounts receivable, net (569,000) (7,878)
established by the Governmental Other receivables 49,688 (103,383)
Accounting Standards Board Other assets (588,359) 310,851
(GASB). Accounts payable (1,345,335) 4 ,360,244
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 4,610,071 (4,126,867)
Deferred Revenue 417,914 97,994
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $34,239,586 $(2,651,126)

Investing Activities
Loans receivable, net 507,881 337,832
Proceeds from note receivable - 2,537,927
Purchases of investments (44,716,795) (51,084,260)
Proceeds from sale of investments 41,328,529 46,475,021
Purchases of property and equipment (4,465,041) (3,032,403)

Net cash used in investing activities $(7,345,426) $(4,765,883)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Repayment of borrowings (Line of Credit) (2,083,334) (1,948,333)
Proceeds from borrowings (Line of Credit) 3,504,558 -
Repayment of capital leases (73,715) (73,482)
Gifts and grants restricted for long-term investment 5,131,501 7,799,222
Net cash provided by financing activities $6,479,010 $5,777,407
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents $33,373,170 $(1,639,602)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of year $5,873,554 $7,513,156
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of year $39,246,724 $5,873,554

The charts below detail the income and spending patterns of MSM in FY16. MSM continues its strategy to increase class size in all programs, resulting in a positive impact on annual revenues. The State
grant of $35M highlighted the increase in Federal, State, and local government revenues. In support of our strategic plan, we continue to develop new and strengthen existing hospital partnerships, this
accounts for approximately 20% of revenues. For expenditures, salary and wages are 64% ($98.2M) of the total, while other operating expenditures total $55.0M. Our goal over the next 5 years is to review
all people, process, and technology for increased efficiencies, which will enable the organization to invest in the mission areas – education, research and clinical services.
In FY17, we will invest in technology solutions that enhance the financial operations in all aspects of our business. We are implementing travel and purchasing technology to create efficiencies and savings
in those areas. Our investment of approximately $7.0M in Phase I of the Academic Expansion facilities will be complete and the pavilion will open in Spring 2017. MSM will then begin its next major facility
investment of over $25M in the renovation of the oldest campus building, the Hugh M. Gloster Building. The Pavilion and the Gloster renovation will enhance the educational experience for our students
and will bring enhanced functionality to the classroom and open student activity space.
Our commitment to operational excellence will help MSM strive for sound financial policy and practices to produce results that will benefit the faculty, staff, students and patients of MSM.












































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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

























Informing & Analyzing Policy and Relationship Building Shapes MSM’s Local, State and

National Government Agenda.

Advocating and of Health Equity, Integrated Care, and Quality
Improvement, at the request of the White House
informing policy to and U.S. Health & Human Services Department.
A comprehensive report of findings from the
advance health discussions were presented to the White House,
members of Congress, and other federal officials
equity nationally is a in Washington, D.C. and was instrumental in
developing the 21st Century Cures bill that was
sea changing effort. signed into law in December 2016, as well as final
regulations issued under the Medicare Access and
CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).
Strong government relations are a crucial strategy
in MSM achieving its vision of leading the creation Grow Our Own Initiative
and advancement of health equity and sustaining The Omnibus Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year
the school’s social mission. The Office of Govern- 2016 included a provision elicited by MSM that
ment Relations, Health Policy & External Affairs required the Veteran’s Administration to ensure
serves as the primary liaison to federal, regional, inclusion of HBCUs in their Grow Our Own
state, and local governments, agencies and strate- initiative. MSM called for the VA to collaborate New Book by MSM
gic partners. It also exists to inform policy relative exclusively with HBCUs to channel a diverse group Executive Examines the
to health equity, provide critical analysis on the of Armed Forces medics and Navy corpsmen into
impact of proposed and existing public policies, physician assistant training programs. In an effort Affordable Care Act and Health
and build positive relationships. to strengthen the talent pool, only veteran medics
who already have met the qualifications for heath Equity
Pursuing Greater Funding for Health Programs provider admissions are sought for programs.
that Aim to End Disparities Daniel Dawes, executive director of Government
MSM’s Government Relations, Health Policy & MSM Hosts White House Unveiling of the Relations, Health Policy & External Affairs for MSM,
External Affairs team collaborated with House and National HIV/AIDS Strategy penned a book in 2016 that explores the backstory
Senate staff to author a “Dear Colleague” letter MSM honorably hosted the White House Office of of the Affordable Care Act. The critically acclaimed
supporting funding for health programs aimed National AIDS Policy for the public launch of the book, 150 Years of Obamacare, discusses the
at eliminating health disparities. The National new National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to complex behind-the-scenes events leading up to
Institute on Minority Health and Health Dispari- 2020. The new strategy calls for an increased focus one of the most controversial reform efforts in U.S.
ties, Minorities Centers of Excellence, Area Health on low-income, minority, and LGBT communities. history and the most comprehensive law ever
Education Center, and CDC Reach were among The all-day event drew more than 250 attendees addressing the health and civil rights needs of
numerous minority health programs to receive from all over the country, and hundreds more vulnerable communities. The book, which is now
such support. The effort received signature backing virtually during live streaming. being used in classrooms at universities across
from more than 70 members of the House and 14 the country, also details health equity advocacy
U.S. senators. involving Dr. David Satcher, 16th U.S. Surgeon
General and founder of the Satcher Health
White House Commissions MSM to Convene Leadership Institute at MSM and Dr. Louis W.
Roundtables on Health Equity Sullivan, MSM President Emeritus and former
MSM convened a series of roundtable discussions Secretary of Health and Human Services.
with healthcare leaders to explore the Intersection

Executive Leadership Team




























Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D. Sandra Harris-Hooker, Ph.D. Derrick Beech, M.D. Martha Elks, M.D., Ph.D. F. John Case, Ed.D.
President and Dean Vice President and Executive Vice Senior Associate Dean for Senior Associate Dean for Senior Vice President
Dean Research and Academic Clinical Affairs Educational Affairs Finance and Operations and
Administration Chief Financial Officer

























Bennie Harris, Ph.D. Almeta Cooper, J.D. Daniel Dawes, J.D. Desiree Ramirez, C.H.C. David Hefner, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Executive Director Chief Compliance Officer Chief of Staff
Institutional Advancement and General Counsel & Government Relations Policy & Vice President, Strategic Planning
Marketing & Communications Corporate Secretary External Affairs

ACCELERATING THE 720 Westview Drive, SW


PATH TO HEALTH Atlanta, GA 30310-1495

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