Thomas J. Blocker Society

Thomas J. Blocker Society Morehouse College Health Careers Alumni supporting the college and students interested in the health professions.

The Thomas J. Blocker Society and the Morehouse College National Alumni Association cordially invite you to attend the C...
04/02/2026

The Thomas J. Blocker Society and the Morehouse College National Alumni Association cordially invite you to attend the Celebration Soirée, an elegant evening honoring Dr. Willie Underwood III on the occasion of his Inauguration as President of the American Medical Association. The event will be held at the University Club of Chicago on Saturday, June 6, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. This festive gathering will celebrate Dr. Underwood’s remarkable achievements while also serving as a scholarship fundraiser in his honor. Attire is summer cocktail/business casual.

Event Details:

Saturday, June 6th
6 pm – 9 pm
The University Club of Chicago
76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, 60603

Save the Date! The 12th annual “Why We Can’t Wait” Homecoming Mentoring and Fundraiser Breakfast will be held on Saturd...
09/24/2025

Save the Date! The 12th annual “Why We Can’t Wait” Homecoming Mentoring and Fundraiser Breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 18th at the new Calvin Smyre Conference Center on the campus of the Morehouse School of Medicine. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am and the Program starts at 9 am. Breakout sessions start at 10 am: TJBS Annual Society meeting for all health career alumni and a session on “How to Get Accepted!” for students interested in the health professions. See you on Saturday, Oct 18th!

The Thomas J. Blocker Society is saddened by the news of the tragic passing of Mr. Malcolm Jamal Warner. The award winn...
07/21/2025

The Thomas J. Blocker Society is saddened by the news of the tragic passing of Mr. Malcolm Jamal Warner. The award winning actor, author and musician became a good friend of TJBS when he served as our Master of Ceremonies at the 2023 Living Legends Gala. He did a phenominal job that evening and shared his commitment to assisting our mission as an organization. Mr. Warner, known for iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Crosby Show, was an advocate for advancing health equity and increasing diversity within health care. We offer our earnest thoughts and prayers to his family. God bless and comfort them in their time of bereavement.

Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP) Day Five: Reflect and Improve is complete!This morning, we traveled d...
06/13/2025

Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP) Day Five: Reflect and Improve is complete!

This morning, we traveled down I-85 to Suwanee to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia campus for a presentation on the opportunities at GA-PCOM in their many options in healthcare and a tour of their beautiful facilities.

In the afternoon closing session, we had wonderful remarks from Mrs. Raabia Budhwani from Henry Schein Atlanta on the need for more healthcare professions who reflect the communities they serve. Then, we had a group debrief on the program strengths and weaknesses. It was a great session on what was enjoyable and what can be improved upon. Lastly, Students did video testimonials and said their goodbyes.

It was a busy 5 days but it was great and enjoyable. The student “THANK YOUs, smiles and confidence made the effort more than worthwhile!

Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP) Day Three: Standardized Test Prep and Banking Basics is complete!Spec...
06/11/2025

Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP) Day Three: Standardized Test Prep and Banking Basics is complete!

Special THANK YOUs to Mrs. Tanya Walker from The Princeton Review for her wealth of knowledge and information on SAT test prep & strategy to become master test takers! Also, Mr. Dan Walden from PNC Bank shared his wisdom on banking basics and personaI finance. The students blew him away with their Insight and questions about Investing!

In the afternoon, we made our way to the BEAUTIFUL Mercer College of Pharmacy for an introduction to Pharmacy lecture, Hands on drug composition experiment and a tour of their brand new pharmacy building. Thank you to Dr. Phil Mensah for his talk about his experience as a community and academic Pharmacist.

Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP) Day Two: College Prep is complete!Special THANK YOUs to Morehouse Col...
06/11/2025

Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP) Day Two: College Prep is complete!

Special THANK YOUs to Morehouse College Dean of Admissions Mr. Michael Gumm & Spelman College Sr. Admissions Counselor Ms. Michaelle Aristide for their information & expertise on how to become the most competitive applicants possible for undergrad admissions. Diamonds of wisdom dropped all morning long!

Then we traveled to the Emory Woodruff School of Nursing for an introduction to Nursing lecture and a nursing student panel with valuable knowledge of their personal journeys into healthcare.

Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP) Day One: Health Careers Overview is complete!Special THANK YOUs to Dr...
06/10/2025

Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP) Day One: Health Careers Overview is complete!

Special THANK YOUs to Dr. Remi Oni and student Dr. Jones (Physicial Therapy), Nurse Khristina Charley (Nursing), Dr. Kalu (Pharmacy), Dr. Stewart (Pediatrics) and Dr. Bangura (Psychiatry) for holding an outstanding panel session full of knowledge, wisdom and insights.

Then we walked over to the Morehouse School of Medicine where we were welcomed and greeted by President and CEO Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice and taken on a tour of their beautiful campus by Dean of Admissions Dr. Franklin Geary. Dr. Geary, a very busy professional, spent the entire afternoon with our program. It was a real treat for our program participants to have prolonged face time with a medical school administrator. THANK YOU to Drs. Montgomery Rice and Geary for their hospitality, knowledge and time!

Yesterday, the Thomas J. Blocker Society had its inaugural Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP) for rising...
06/01/2025

Yesterday, the Thomas J. Blocker Society had its inaugural Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP) for rising 10th - 12th metro Atlanta high school students interested in the health professions. SHEPP is a one week commuter program where students learn about the various career paths in healthcare while touring a metro Atlanta health professions institution. SHEPP participants are all over metro Atlanta and represent the needed diversity within healthcare. Special thank you to for their continued commitment to assisting the next generation of minority health professionals. SHEPP will take place the week of June 9-13th. Interested in learning more or donating to this worthy cause. Go to www.thomasjblockersociety.com to learn more.

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625 Old Peachtree Rd NW
Suwanee, GA
30024-2937

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