Valerie Montgomery Rice

Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice is an American obstetrician, gynecologist, and college administrator. She is the president and dean of Morehouse School of Medicine.

Valerie Montgomery Rice
6th President of Morehouse School of Medicine
Incumbent
Assumed office 2014
Preceded by	John Maupin
Personal details
Nationality	American
Spouse(s)	Melvin Rice, Jr
Children	2
Alma mater	M.D., Harvard Medical School BS, Georgia Institute of Technology

Early life and education

Montgomery Rice is from Georgia. She completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology. In 1987, she earned a medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynaecology at Emory University. She also conducted a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Hutzel Women's Hospital.[1][2]

Career

Montgomery Rice served as professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, then dean and senior vice president, at Meharry Medical College. In 2011, She started at the Morehouse School of Medicine as the dean and Executive Vice President.[3] In 2014, she became the president, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

Her clinical and research interests are in reproductive medicine, ovarian cancer and menopause. She has a record of research funding and publication. Montgomery Rice serves multiple professional organizations, including serving as chair of the American Medical Association’s OB/GYN Section. She holds multiple teaching and research awards and is recognized for her professional and community service, notably for support of minority and professional women. Her activities also reflect her interests in women’s health issues, minority health care and health disparities.[1]

Awards and honors

Montgomery Rice was presented an honorary degree from University of Massachusetts Medical School.[4] She was elected to membership in the National Academy of Medicine in 2016.[5]

Personal life

Montgomery Rice is married to Melvin Rice Jr. They have a son and daughter.[4]

See also

• List of women presidents or chancellors of co-ed colleges and universities

References

1. "Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D. (2020)". National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
2. "Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD". Nemours. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
3. Bonds Staples, Gracie. "Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice marks 5 years leading Morehouse School of Medicine". AJC.com. Cox Media Group. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
4. "About the President and Dean". Morehouse School of Medicine. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
5. "Eight African Americans Elected to the National Academy of Medicine". The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. January 12, 2017. Retrieved 2019-02-18.

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