Written by Lexx Thornton In the face of growing physician shortages and persistent health disparities in underserved communities, Morgan State University is taking a decisive step toward a solution that will serve both Maryland and the nation. With the support of a two-year, $1.75-million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), Morgan will develop a comprehensive plan to establish its own public, nonprofit Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program — a first for Maryland’s largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The new Morgan-operated medical school is envisioned to expand opportunities for students from groups underrepresented in the profession, produce
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