Start Strong: 5 Ways to Make an Impact in 2025
Welcome to 2025! This year marks a monumental milestone for Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) as we celebrate 50 Years of Shaping the Future of Health Equity. For half a century, MSM has been at the forefront of advancing health equity, pioneering groundbreaking research and preparing diverse leaders to transform care for underserved communities.
As we embark on this golden anniversary, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our legacy and look ahead to the future. Building on the spirit of innovation that has defined MSM, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact in 2025. Here are five actionable ways to start strong and contribute to a brighter, healthier future:
- Innovate Within Your Role
At MSM, every role has the potential to create change. Look for opportunities to enhance processes, improve outcomes or introduce new ideas that align with our vision of advancing health equity to achieve health justice. By thinking creatively and acting boldly within your sphere of influence, you can be a catalyst for transformation.
How to Start: Identify an opportunity or challenge in your department and propose a solution during team meetings or contact the Office of Impact and Innovation via email at impactandinnovationmail@msm.edu.
- Invest in Your Growth and Leadership
Your personal and professional development is essential to MSM’s success. By enhancing your skills, gaining new knowledge and embracing leadership opportunities, you can strengthen your ability to contribute to our mission.
How to Start: Enroll in workshops, take advantage of MSM’s professional development resources or pursue mentorship opportunities through our internal programs.
- Collaborate Across Departments
Innovation and intrapreneurship thrive in a collaborative environment. Partner with colleagues across departments to share insights, pool resources and create innovative solutions that address complex challenges in health care and education.
How to Start: Join a cross-functional team to connect with colleagues working on transformative projects. Attend signature lectures, symposiums and workshops hosted by MSM departments, centers and institutes – where you can learn more about the work underway at MSM and network with your colleagues.
- Advocate for Community-Focused Solutions
MSM’s impact is deeply rooted in serving our community. As a health equity innovator, you can champion initiatives that address local health inequities and improve community well-being. Your unique insights and expertise can lead to actionable, impactful solutions.
How to Start: Propose a community-focused project that aligns with MSM’s mission and leverage resources from the Office of Community Engagement to bring your idea to life. Consider ways you can bring the mission and vision of MSM to community organizations where you are a member.
- Celebrate MSM’s Legacy Through Your Work
This 50th anniversary is an opportunity to honor our history and build upon it through your contributions. By aligning your efforts with MSM’s legacy of innovation and excellence, you can ensure your work has a lasting impact.
How to Start: Reflect on how your role supports MSM’s mission and find ways to amplify its impact. EVERY employee contributes to advancing health equity and justice. Share your successes and inspire others by highlighting your contributions during team meetings or organizational events.
This year is more than just a milestone; it’s an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to innovation, equity and excellence. By embracing an innovative spirit and intrapreneurial mindset, MSM employees can contribute to the transformative work happening across our institution. Let’s make 2025 a year of bold action and lasting impact—together.
Here’s to 50 Years of Shaping the Future of Health Equity… and to the next 50 of creating a more equitable and just world!
Contact
Cassandra Lawrence
Director, Digital Innovation and Content Strategy
Office of Impact & Innovation
clawrence@msm.edu