Community Engagement
Community Engagement
An important part of being a community-oriented physician involves ensuring high-quality outcomes for all members of the community you serve. Meritus prides itself on doing this through programs such as:
- Free groceries for those who can't afford healthy foods
- Calling to check in on patients experiencing loneliness and social isolation
- Free rides to doctor's appointments for those without transportation
- Or meeting the patient where they are through the mobile clinic
If you want to participate in research and volunteer experiences that train you on being a community-oriented doctor, You belong at MSOM.
Events
Student Community Engagement Activity (Tues, July 22, 2025)
WCPS Student Art Contest
MSOM held its first Art Contest in cooperation with Washington County Public Schools. The contest is meant to encourage the students to reflect on the role of physicians in their communities through creative expression. The student's art became the first to be displayed inside the MSOM building.
CHANTÉ RICHARDSON, PH.D., MBA
Associate Dean of Student Services and Community Engagement
Chanté Richardson, Ph.D., MBA, obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience with an emphasis in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and Master of Science in Biological and Physical Sciences with an emphasis in Molecular Medicine from the University of Virginia. She earned her MBA from Ashford University and her PhD in Experimental Pathology from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining MSOM, Dr. Richardson was on the faculty of Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM). Her leadership contributed to ACOM receiving multiple awards including the Dothan Housing Community Partner Award.
Office of Community Engagement
Chanté Richardson, PhD, MBA
Associate Dean of Student Services and Community Engagement
1116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown, MD 21742
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