Full Name
Ernie Morton
Position
Urology Resident
Institution
Emory University
Bio
Dr. Ernest Morton, MD, MS, MBA, is a PGY-4 Urology resident at Emory University. He earned his MD from Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine in 2022, where he also completed the inaugural “Bridge to MD” program and received his MS in 2017. He holds an MBA from Western Michigan University as well.
A dedicated advocate for diversity in medicine, Dr. Morton served as president of the WMed Alumni Association (2022–2024) and is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Drawing from his own journey to medical school, he authored A Med Student’s Guide to Getting In, a resource to help pre-med students navigate the admissions process with insight and strategy.
Dr. Morton is actively engaged in translational research and quality improvement initiatives at Emory, with a focus on genetic testing and counseling in urology patients, as well as the integration of AI tools in outpatient clinical workflows. He is a proud member of the R. Frank Jones Urologic Society and remains committed to mentoring aspiring physicians from underrepresented backgrounds.
A dedicated advocate for diversity in medicine, Dr. Morton served as president of the WMed Alumni Association (2022–2024) and is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Drawing from his own journey to medical school, he authored A Med Student’s Guide to Getting In, a resource to help pre-med students navigate the admissions process with insight and strategy.
Dr. Morton is actively engaged in translational research and quality improvement initiatives at Emory, with a focus on genetic testing and counseling in urology patients, as well as the integration of AI tools in outpatient clinical workflows. He is a proud member of the R. Frank Jones Urologic Society and remains committed to mentoring aspiring physicians from underrepresented backgrounds.
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