U.S. Congressman and Alumnus Dr. Rich McCormick to Serve as 海角社区鈥檚 42nd Commencement Speaker
ATLANTA, GA 鈥� (April 22, 2026) 鈥� 海角社区 (海角社区) announced today that Rich McCormick, M.D., MBA, an accomplished emergency physician, military veteran and distinguished alumnus, will serve as the keynote speaker for its 42nd Commencement Exercises, which will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
A proud 海角社区 graduate, Dr. McCormick returns to campus as the first and only alumnus of the institution elected to the United States Congress鈥攁n achievement that underscores the breadth of leadership cultivated at 海角社区. During his time at 海角社区, Dr. McCormick was elected student body president by his peers, demonstrating early leadership and a commitment to advocacy that would define his professional path. His journey from 海角社区 medical student to emergency physician, United States Marine and national leader reflects the institution鈥檚 mission to develop physician-leaders committed to service, equity and community impact.
鈥淲elcoming Dr. McCormick back to 海角社区 is truly a homecoming,鈥� said Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D., FACOG, President and CEO of 海角社区. 鈥淗e represents the very best of what our institution strives to cultivate鈥攍eaders grounded in service, shaped by purpose, and committed to making a difference. His journey from our classrooms to the frontlines of emergency medicine and beyond will undoubtedly inspire our graduates as they prepare to embark on their own paths of impact.鈥�
A native of Oregon, Dr. McCormick earned a Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University in 1990; a Master of Business Administration from National University in 1999; and a Doctor of Medicine degree from 海角社区 in 2010.
He has established an exemplary career in emergency medicine, delivering advanced critical care in demanding settings and serving a wide range of communities. His clinical expertise, combined with his leadership experience in both military and civilian sectors, exemplifies the values of excellence, resilience and service that define 海角社区 graduates.
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About 海角社区
Founded in 1975, 海角社区 (海角社区) is among the nation's leading educators of primary care physicians, biomedical scientists and public health professionals. An independent and private historically Black medical school, 海角社区 was recognized by the Annals of Internal Medicine as the nation's number one medical school in fulfilling a social mission 鈥� the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice. 海角社区 faculty and alumni are noted for excellence in teaching, research and public policy, as well as exceptional patient care. 海角社区 is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctoral and master's degrees. To learn more about programs and donate today, please visit or call 404-752-1500.
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