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The Undergraduate Health Sciences Academy (UHSA) at Morehouse School of Medicine was created in response to the growing need for health care professionals in Georgia’s underserved urban and rural communities.

The program recruits current undergraduate students matriculating in the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC). Through STEM courses and other interventions, the academy’s goal is to add to Georgia’s healthcare workforce while also diversifying that workforce in the state and nation.

Objectives are to improve students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enhance standardized test preparation, and provide science-enriched coursework to foster new interest in medicine and health professions.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all the following criteria by the application deadline:

• Current enrollment as a full-time student at one of the AUC institutions (our partner schools); Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College or Spelman College.
• Students with a declared major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics will be given considerable consideration, although students who are majoring in other disciplines with a focused track leading to a career in health care or the biomedical sciences will also be reviewed.
• All classifications are open to 
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Educational Guidance and Benefits

Program Requirements

To maintain eligibility in UHSA, students must sign an agreement which includes but is not limited to:

• Attendance in all required UHSA meetings, courses and events
• Submit all requested documents requested (transcripts, midterm and final grades, resumes, GRE/MCAT/DAT application dates and scores
• Always maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Apply to and be accepted to at least 1 MSM medical or graduate school level program during the early portion of the first semester of senior year.
• Appropriate behavior of a UHSA student and impeccable conduct and academic integrity are required.
• Complete at least 2 summer research/shadowing experiences prior to graduation

 

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Applications open through October 16, 2026

Please direct all inquiries to Linda Nelson at lnelson@msm.edu or (404)756-5012.

Alumni Spotlight

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Joseph D. Walker Morehouse College '23 - BS, Biology, Morehouse School of Medicine '24 - MS, Neuroscience, Morehouse School of Medicine '29 - PhD Candidate, Biomedical Sciences	Je'Niesa Manning Spelman College '22 - BS, Biology/Pre-med Morehouse School of Medicine '23 - MS, Neuroscience, Morehouse School of Medicine '30, MD Candidate	Fred Curry Morehouse College '20 - BS Biology, Morehouse School of Medicine '24 - MD Candidate, Rutgers University, Wood Johnson Medical Scool, Resident Physician	Gygeria Manuel Spelman College '20 - BS, Biochemistry, MSM/University of Washington Medical Scientist Training Program, MD/PhD

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