Valerie Montgomery Rice

Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D., FACOG, is President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), where she advances health equity through education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. A renowned infertility specialist and researcher, she became the first woman to lead MSM in 2014 after joining as Dean and Executive Vice President in 2011.

Under her leadership, MSM has expanded degree programs, strengthened research capacity, and secured record philanthropic support, including a $175 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies. She has forged national partnerships, enhanced enrollment, and launched initiatives with lasting impact on health equity.

Dr. Montgomery Rice serves on the boards of UnitedHealth Group, Nemours Health Foundation, Georgia Power, and previously on the boards of 23andMe, Moffitt Cancer Center, and Wellpath. An elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, she advises nationally on health policy, diversity in the biomedical workforce, and innovation in medical education.

She earned her M.D. from Harvard Medical School, completed her OB/GYN residency at Emory University, and her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Hutzel Hospital in Detroit. She holds honorary degrees from multiple institutions and is a sought-after keynote speaker on leadership, workforce development, and health equity.