Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Is Accredited, Becoming the Fifth HBCU Medical School

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine in New Orleans announced its accreditation Oct. 14, making it the fifth HBCU medical school and the only one in the Gulf South, theGrio reports. It plans to recruit its first class for 2027.

Why It Matters for Atlanta Professionals

Atlanta is home to Morehouse School of Medicine, and a new HBCU medical school widens the pipeline of Black physicians, who make up 5.3% of active U.S. doctors, according to theGrio.

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First reported by theGrio (Kay Wicker): theGrio

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