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Centers and Divisions

Every program and project across the institute, organized by center. Choose one to learn more.

SHLI

Satcher Health Leadership Institute

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SHLI

Program

Developing Executive Leaders in Public Health Program

The DELPH program enhances leadership visibility, networking opportunities, and career advancement for mid- to senior-level public health professionals.

SHLI

Project

Ending the HIV Epidemic

In this together to end this together. Through educational opportunities, collaborative partnerships, resources, advocacy, and active community engagement, SHLI wants to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to THRIVE.

SHLI

Research

Medical Cannabis Health Equity Initiative

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, in partnership with the Kessler Foundation, leads a comprehensive initiative focused on advancing medical cannabis research, policy, and access for populations 65 and older and vulnerable communities. This groundbreaking collaboration brings together researchers, policymakers, and advocates to develop evidence-based solutions that address health equity challenges in cannabis healthcare delivery.

SHLI

Program

Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship

The Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship is a collaborative educational initiative to empower physician-led advocacy that advances optimal health for all people and communities.

SHLI

Program

RWJF DEI HBCU Medical School Program

A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation initiative advancing health equity by developing diverse healthcare professionals and the communities they serve, with a focus on social and political determinants of health.

GHEI

David Satcher Global Health Equity Institute

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GHEI

Program

4th-Year Elective in Siddha Medicine

A month-long fourth-year elective in India giving students immersive exposure to Siddha Medicine and natural products research.

GHEI

Program

David Satcher Global Health Equity Summit & Award

An annual gathering of health leaders, researchers, and students, honoring a David Satcher Award recipient each year.

GHEI

Program

Global Health Immersion Experience

An annual student immersion at the UN University for Peace in Costa Rica, building the cross-cultural fluency global health work demands.

GHEI

Program

Global Health Lecture Series

Ongoing talks bringing global health researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to Morehouse School of Medicine.

GHEI

Research

International Research Partnerships

Research and training collaborations in Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Zambia, Rwanda, Malawi, Jamaica, and India.

GHEI

Program

National African Traditional Medicine Day

An annual August 31 observance recognizing the role of traditional medicine systems in global health.

KSCMHE

Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity

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KSCMHE

Center

Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity

The Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity is a collaborative effort toward equal treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.

SHLI 20th Anniversary

Celebrating 20 years of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute

Founded in 2006 by Dr. David Satcher, the 16th U.S. Surgeon General, at Morehouse School of Medicine, SHLI has spent two decades developing health leaders, research, and policy work. Leaders Dr. Satcher mentored are sharing what his guidance has meant to them.

Morehouse School of Medicine and SHLI, the Satcher Health Leadership Institute: 20th Anniversary Celebration, 2026