Class of: 1977

Melody McCloud

Melody McCloud (CAS’77, MED’81) of Roswell, Ga., initiated and cofunded an exhibit at BU’s School of Medicine that honors Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first black female physician in the US. Crumpler graduated from MED (then the New England Female Medical College) in 1864. The permanent exhibit was unveiled on February 19, 2016. Melody is the founder and medical director of Atlanta Women’s Healthcare Specialists and is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown.

From the Summer 2016 issue.