Identity Politics in Healthcare in Your State
Find out if institutions, facilities, and programs in your backyard have adopted discriminatory practices or controversial ideologies. Click on a state in the map, or select it from the dropdown menu bellow.
Medical Schools with DEI Offices
Too often, medical schools use diversity, equity, inclusion (“DEI”) and like frameworks as a cover for racially discriminatory practices.
On February 14, 2025, the Department of Education gave institutions of higher education receiving federal funds a 14-day deadline to cease all racially discriminatory policies, programs, and practices. The Department noted that many of these offensive policies are justified on the grounds of DEI.
In response, Do No Harm has maintained a list since February 2025 of medical schools that still have DEI offices. As of June 10, 2026, there are DEI offices at 73 out of 162 allopathic medical schools (45%) and 9 out of 43 osteopathic medical schools (21%), for a total of 82 schools out of 205 (40%).
These schools should be on notice: racial discrimination will not be tolerated.
If you know of any programs, grants, processes, and/or scholarships at institutions of higher education using race as a factor, let us know! You can submit your tip using the form linked here.
MEDICAL SCHOOLS WITH DEI OFFICES
Albany Medical College
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Division of Community Outreach & Medical Education
“Albany Medical College is committed to diversity and inclusion by promoting and advancing the value and strength of people from all communities. Through community outreach, effective community engagement, scholarly research, and pathway programming, students at Albany Medical College are equipped to address the social and biological determinants of health and respond to the health equity needs of communities.”
Associate Dean, Division of Community Outreach & Medical Education Angela A. Antonikowski was previously Chief Officer of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Albany Medical Center.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
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School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona-Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
“The ATSU-SOMA Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee’s vision is to collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to promote cultural proficiency, humility, sensitivity, and behavioral change within ATSU-SOMA.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Boston University Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine
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“The group serves as a sounding board to discuss diversity-related matters on campus, and to provide balanced guidance in this space. In addition to the deans, please feel free to communicate with any of the members of the Advisory Group listed below regarding your thoughts and/or suggestions regarding diversity-related matters on campus.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
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JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Program
“JEDI hours are where students can go through DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) trainings, discussions, and documentary viewings of different cultural settings, personal identities within a healthcare or community setting, and log hours through Track-It-Forward. With this program ran [sic] through Burrell’s SGA, we hope to promote more training in navigating microaggressions, possible prejudice, and socioeconomic barriers seen during our medical journey, so our students are better equipped once they see this in the field.”
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This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
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Office of Academic Community and Engagement
“Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine strives for innovative discovery and education that builds a sense of community while embracing the rich perspectives and experiences within our culture. Together with faculty, trainees, staff and students, we build a culture of excellence in scholarship based on integrity, respect, professionalism, and kindness.”
Senior Director of Academic Community Engagement Tina Roan Lining was previously Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence.
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This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Central Michigan University College of Medicine
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College of Medicine Office of Engagement and Enrichment
“As a cornerstone of creating a dynamic student body, the college utilizes a holistic admissions program. We seek to admit students whose backgrounds, experiences, and service align with our mission, vision and values. We also aim to recruit and retain qualified faculty, staff and residents who advance our mission, vision and values through their scholarship, teaching, service and work experience.”
Director of Engagement and Enrichment Donnesha Blake was previous Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Coordinator of Engagement & Enrichment Monique Miller was previously Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator.
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
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Division of Community and Campus Outreach
“We strive for an inclusive community and campus of students, faculty, and staff that are committed to excellence in medical and healthcare education.”
Vice President for Community and Campus Outreach Eric Williams was previously Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Associate Vice President for Community and Campus Outreach Heather Kind-Keppel was previously Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
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Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (OSDIB)
“OSDIB at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) was established in 1968 to directly support the college’s focus on recruiting, counseling, and nurturing a diverse student body.”
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This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Cooper Medical School at Rowan University
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Office of Engagement and Community Impact
Associate Dean for Engagement and Community Impact Guy Hewlett was previously Assistant Dean for Diversity & Community Affairs. Taruna Chugeria, whose current title is Director of Engagement in the Office of Engagement and Community Impact was previously Director – Pathway Programs and Diversity Initiatives in the Office of Diversity and Community Affairs. Assistant Director of Community Affairs Kristyn Kent Wuillermin was previously Assistant Director of Community Affairs in the Office of Diversity and Community Affairs.
Another employee in the Office of Engagement and Community Impact, Patrice Baptista, still has “Office of Diversity & Community Affairs” as her title here and her bio states, “Her passion for giving back extends to mentoring aspiring health care professionals, especially those underrepresented in medicine, to help create a more diverse and inclusive health care workforce.”
Furthermore, the bio of Office of Engagement and Community Impact employee Isha Marina di Bartolo, describes her as “the head of the Faculty Diversity Council, and works in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.”
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- There was a “comprehensive discussion” at a March 4, 2026 meeting on a new longitudinal course to “incentivize student participation in diversity-related events.” Also at this meeting, “Team proposed integrating diversity-related event attendance into a year-long, credit-bearing course.”
- Concerns were expressed at a September 3, 2025 meeting about whether the Black Male Collective program would continue to exist because of the “geopolitical environment,” so Hewlett planned to discuss the possibility of a name change with Dean Annette Reboli.
- Staffer Michael Green reported at a June 4, 2025 meeting that he was engaging with the Office of Social Justice to prepare a workshop on social justice.
- At the same meeting, DiBartolo reported collaborating with “Dr. Sharon on the Diversity Education Initiative to incorporate CMSRU.”
- At a January 7, 2026 meeting, staff discussed outreach efforts to regional historically black colleges and other partner universities and how none of the African American students attended the URM (Underrepresented in Medicine) breakfast.
Creighton University School of Medicine
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Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging in Medicine
“We need to change. Diversifying our ranks is a pivotal instrument to rebuilding trust, even in the face of empirical evidence. That is why our office works toward developing creative solutions to modern healthcare problems through the empowerment of diversity and inclusion on our campuses. Imagine the possibilities when we bring together minds from all over the world to tackle:
- Biomedical research
- Designing/Implementing Innovative Teaching Modalities
- Integrating what makes us different in practical treatments without judgment
- Showcasing individuals who elevate our industry, regardless of their race, gender identity, sex, ability, religion, socioeconomic class, citizenship, or any other aspect of human life
- Recruiting faculty and students that reflect the diversity of our national population”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
“Through experiences offered by the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs — like the Diversity Health Series, Safe Zone workshops, leadership programs and student-led advisory groups — you’ll develop skills to practice patient-centered care with cultural humility and the ability to lead with empathy. Your time at DMU will prepare you to advocate for health equity, build trust with patients and serve all communities with compassion and confidence.”
“At DMU, we integrate cultural competence and humility into your academic journey. You’ll engage in coursework, conversations and community experiences that help you [c]ommunicate clearly and respectfully with patients from all backgrounds and [u]nderstand how culture, identity and lived experiences influence health outcomes.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
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Office of Engagement & Excellence
“We are deeply committed to promoting the representation of all and sustaining a climate of inclusion. We strongly believe that this is a driver for excellence that will prepare students to serve the needs of an increasingly multicultural patient population and will assist in working towards advancing health care for all sectors of the community.”
Engagement & Excellence Associate Dean Robert Roswell was previously Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Associate Dean for Engagement & Excellence and Professional Development Catherine Bangeranye was previously Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Professional Development.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Drexel University College of Medicine
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Office of Community Health and Inclusive Excellence
“The office incorporates the functions of the former Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the former Office of Community Health & Health Equity, to better align and strengthen the College’s resources to address inclusivity across missions.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Duke University School of Medicine
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Office for Culture, Engagement, and Impact
“The Office for Culture, Engagement, and Impact is committed to keeping human connection at the heart of institutional progress. We take actions rooted in humanity that build and sustain an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered.” The office also has a Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisory Council (SAGDAC).
Vice Dean for Culture, Engagement, and Impact Kevin Thomas was Duke School of Medicine’s first Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Director, Gender and Sexual Diversity Initiative Dane R. Whicker previously worked in the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Office for Culture, Engagement, and Community
This office “aims to create a supportive and equitable culture ensuring professional success and a sense of community for all members.” The Vice Chief, Culture, Engagement, and Community Julius Wilder was appointed vice chair of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion effective July 1, 2024 and chaired the Department of Medicine Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (DEIAR) Committee.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
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This school does not appear to have a DEI office.
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An email chain among Associate VP for Academics & Health David Linville; Tory Street, Associate Dean of Admissions; and Reid Blackwell, Associate Dean for Graduate Medical and Continuing Education, Jan. 2025, discussed lowering MCAT thresholds (among other issues) for EQUIP/rural students. Linville expressed skepticism that it was necessary. By contrast, Street suggested that the EQUIP program “is designed to attract students who can help fulfill our mission, particularly those from rural and underserved areas, who statistically tend to have lower MCAT scores. Adjusting the thresholds would better align with these realities.”
Emory University School of Medicine
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The Office of Community and Engagement
The Office hosts a “Health Equity Day,” which is “an annual department-wide event aimed to raise awareness and encourage action around the systemic health disparities that exist across racial, ethnic, cultural, and social groups. The event also recognizes interventions and research across the department centered on health equity.”
Vice Chair of Community and Engagement Kimberly Manning‘s title was previously Vice Chair of DEI Initiatives and Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She also chaired the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force in the School of Medicine. Associate Vice Chair of Community and Engagement Zanthia Wiley is a member of the Emory Department of Medicine’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council and was elected Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Program Coordinator A’Kristionna King was previously Program Coordinator – DEI/HR Initiatives. Before that, she coordinated DEI programs in the University of Missouri Athletics Department.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
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Office of Inclusive Excellence
“The Office is responsible for designing and implementing initiatives that foster an inclusive and excellence-driven community, conducting research and scholarship on health equity, and recruiting and retaining a student body of all backgrounds.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
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The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE)
“The DICE Office is responsible for developing and implementing sustainable programs that foster an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging — including the communities we serve.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Office of Diversity and Inclusion
“The mission of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences Office of Diversity and Inclusion is to lead and support the efforts of each SMHS department to attract talented students, faculty, and staff inclusive of those who are traditionally underrepresented and to foster a culture and climate that appreciates the added value of diversity.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Georgetown University School of Medicine
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Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
“Georgetown University School of Medicine strives to ensure that its students become respectful physicians who embrace all dimensions of diversity in a learning environment that understands and includes the varied health care needs and growing diversity of the populations we serve.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Harvard Medical School
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Office for Culture and Community Engagement
Among the office’s “Paths to Insight and Inquiry,” is the Community Conversations program, which has included conversations on “psychological safety, microaggressions [and] being other.”
The office has changed name multiple times and previously was called the “Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership.” Its name was changed from the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership in June 2025.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Howard University College of Medicine
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Office of Faculty Development and Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
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This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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The Patricia S. Levinson Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs
“The Patricia S. Levinson Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs (CMCA) of the Mount Sinai Health System’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion is a key driver of educational excellence, for promoting a diverse physician workforce, and for advancing equitable health care for all. The CMCA advocates for and fosters an inclusive learning environment that engages diversity to strengthen and maintain a positive educational experience for all students.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity
“We envision a Johns Hopkins Medicine where diversity, equity, and inclusion are in our DNA, and where together we commit to…[e]ngaging in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
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The Office of Inclusive Excellence
“Our six-pillar framework ensures that equity, inclusion, and diversity are woven into every aspect of Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, including pipeline efforts, admissions, staffing, curriculum, student support, and community.”
Lindia J. Willies-Jacobo is both Senior Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Senior Associate Dean for Admissions. Her title was previously Senior Associate Dean for Admissions and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity.
Faculty Director of Inclusive Curriculum Nicole Lawson previously worked in the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity. Director of Inclusive Excellence Erin Pullin was previously Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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“We aim to strengthen the bridge between academic medicine and the diverse communities we serve through collaboration, advocacy, and innovation, ultimately enhancing overall well-being.”
Three members of the Community Affairs office previously worked at the school’s now-defunct Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office: Associate Dean of Community Affairs Irma Corral, who was previously Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Coordinator of Pathway Programs Roberto Aguayo, who was previously Diversity Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant IV Elizabeth De La Torre, who was previously administrative coordinator.
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
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Office of Strategic Partnership in Health, Education and Resources (SPHERE)
“The Office of Strategic Partnership in Health, Education and Resources (SPERE) recognizes that an environment enriched with people from varied backgrounds, working to address health disparities, enhances scholarly work and the development of a culturally aware and responsive health care workforce.”
The Lewis Katz School emailed faculty, staff and students on November 17, 2025, to announce the name change of the Office of Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion to the Office of Strategic Partnership in Healthcare Education and Resources (SPHERE), notably a different acronym from the website. The email clearly states that the office’s mission, services, core work and “data-informed equity initiatives” will “continue without interruption.”
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
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Community Engagement & Health Programs
This office was recently renamed from Community Engagement & Health Equity Programs. Its vision is to “foster physicians who are culturally respectful…and who work towards eliminating health care disparities within vulnerable communities.”
Three of the four staff members previously worked at LSU’s Office of Diversity and Community Engagement, which appears to no longer exist: Robert Maupin, Geri Davis and Allison Augustus-Wallace.
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on October 21, 2025.
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
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Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
“An extension of the Dean and Chief Diversity Officer, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) serves to enshrine Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine’s mission commitment to recognize, recruit, and actively realize the educational benefits of diversity as an institution wholly dedicated to the pursuit of health equity and the provision of excellent, culturally responsive patient care.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
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Office of Education Engagement and Outreach
“The Education Shield and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science promotes the recruitment, retention, and advancement of diverse learner groups, staff, and faculty. There is a commitment to create an environment where all individuals feel welcomed, included, and respected.”
Its Strategic Goals were previously:
- “Recruit and retain. Recruit and retain learners, staff, and faculty representative of our broader community.
- End racism and discrimination. End racism and discrimination through the increase and improvement of resources and opportunities to educate all learners, staff, and faculty.
- Equitable opportunities. Provide equitable opportunities in academic and professional achievement.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
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Office of Belonging and Inclusivity
There is no live link to the office, making information impossible to access.
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Welcome remarks of E. Vanessa Spearman-McCarthy, Associate Dean for Belonging and Inclusivity at the 2025 Igniting the Dream of Medicine Conference hosted on campus: “This conference reflects our commitment to diversifying the health professions in an effort to mirror the population of the state of Georgia and to eradicate health disparities. Further, Igniting the Dream of Medicine represents our long-standing commitment to educating, mentoring, and advising students who are underrepresented in medicine.”
The conference’s program also states, “Sponsored by the Office of Belonging and Inclusivity and the MCG Chapter of the Student National Medical Association, the Igniting the Dream of Medicine Conference is an outreach initiative to help diversify the physician workforce and other areas of healthcare.”
A PowerPoint for the Student Educational Enrichment Program (SEEP), a program through the Office of Belonging and Inclusivity, says the office “is dedicated to supporting all students achieve their full potential, expanding the physician workforce, and providing leadership in inclusivity, civility and cultural competence to the MCG faculty, staff, students, residents, and community. Our renowned pathway programs aim to increase the number of students from underrepresented, non-traditional, and/ or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who choose careers in the health care professions…”
A PowerPoint for 2025 Visit Day from the office states, “The true mission of Belonging and Inclusivity at the Medical College of Georgia is to provide and lead initiatives that reflect the vision and mission of the Medical College of Georgia—to create a diverse health care workforce…”
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
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“A core mission of the College of Medicine is to support an environment that fosters cultural understanding, cultural competency, and opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds.”
Senior Associate Dean for Engagement Mileka Gilbert was previously Assistant Dean for Resident and Faculty Inclusion. Senior Associate Dean for Pathways Sharee Wright was previously Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the MUSC Department of Surgery. Associate Dean for Engagement Natalie Johnson was previously Associate Dean for Diversity Affairs.
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Osteopathic Engagement and Community Practice
“We agree as a college that the presence of gender and ethnic diversity in the osteopathic medical education system, and ultimately the osteopathic health profession, will translate into improved health outcomes for all those impacted by our profession’s efforts in clinical care, outreach and scholarly activity.”
“With recommendations by our Diversity and Inclusion Committee serving as a foundation, we agree that to achieve all of our goals necessitates that issues of inclusion, diversity and climate be part of the everyday conversation throughout the college.”
Associate Dean of Osteopathic Engagement & Community Practice Marita Gilbert was previously Associate Dean of Diversity and Campus Inclusion in the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
Morehouse School of Medicine
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Office of Global Health Equity
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Office of Access and Community Engagement
- Community Partnerships: We seek to foster strong partnerships with community organizations that trust our institution.
- Pre-College Outreach and Access: We will build and strengthen relationships with local educational partners, including those in underserved communities.
- Retention and Student Success: We will facilitate equitable opportunities for all students.”
Vice President, Access & Community Engagement Brian Harper was previously New York Institute of Technology’s Vice President for Equity and Inclusion. Assistant Dean, Access and Belonging Evette Allen Moore was previously Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
New York Medical College
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“The Office of Campus Engagement and School of Medicine recognizes that the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of many diseases various amongst population groups. It is also clear that there are variances in ease-of-access to health care. For example, it is clear that the incidence and mortality rates of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, head and nec, [sic] and cervix are higher amongst the poor than the wealthy. We encourage students to engage in research projects focused on addressing the causes and solutions of these variances.”
Vice Chancellor, Campus Engagement Mill Etienne was previously vice chancellor for the Office for Diversity and Inclusion. Assistant to the Vice Chancellor Wianda Jean‘s title was previously Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Inclusion.
The office runs Transformative Education Leadership Program (TELP), which “was designed to combat Systemic Racism and Implicit Bias through Medical Education. We select students to undergo intensive training aimed at developing the leadership skills needed to address bias and racism in medicine.” The training is led by Etienne and Pamela Ludmer, SOM associate dean for curriculum integration and chair of the NYMC Anti-racism, Anti-bias and Health Inequities Steering Committee.
The office’s website also lists visiting clerkship opportunities specifically for “underrepresented in medicine” students, although the links are out of date.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
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“Decades of health disparities, notably in Chicago, made clear the rationale for change. Our world, our society, our local communities are more interconnected now than ever before. The absence of health in any one of us affects the health of all of us. No academic medical center is better equipped to not only address, but to lead health equity science and equitable care.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
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“Inclusion means more than just acknowledging and/or tolerating difference. The concept of inclusion encompasses acceptance and respect. Inclusion is a set of conscious actions that involve knowing how or learning to relate to those qualities and conditions that are different from our own.”
“We acknowledge that categories of differences are not always fixed but also can be fluid. We respect individual rights to self-identification, and we recognize that no one identity is intrinsically superior to another.”
Center for Moral Values in Health and Medicine
“Building on the vision and hope demonstrated by the Bella Rozencweig Hirsch Endowment for Biomedical Ethics, The Center for Moral Values in Health and Medicine is a collaborative and interdisciplinary unit that critically engages medical humanism, clinical bioethics, and social justice.”
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
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Justice, Equity, and Belonging (JEB) Collaborative
“…we are deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is a cornerstone, and every member feels a profound sense of belonging. We believe that embracing the diverse experiences and perspectives of our community is not only the right thing to do but is also essential to achieving health equity and delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care to all.”
The Collaborative focuses on “fostering inclusion and connection,” “strategic equity-driven alliances,” “equity-centered learning programs” and “equity-focused systems change.”
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
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“Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences intentionally commits to educating, encouraging, empowering, and advocating for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We will endeavor to implement policies, remove barriers, share resources, and practice restorative justice that enhances recruitment, retention, and success for students, faculty, staff, and the community.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
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Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement
“The Penn State College of Medicine Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement (formerly the Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging) is committed to embracing the individual uniqueness of its students and workforce – that respects and values all identities and backgrounds in its many forms. A culture that is welcoming, a setting where all can thrive. Our vision is for a more diverse workforce and student body with opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential in an inclusive environment with a strong sense of belonging.”
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Office of Campus and Community Partnerships
Chief Campus and Community Partnerships Officer Marcine Pickron-Davis was previously Chief Diversity and Community Relations Officer and described her job as “to advance the College’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at all three locations. This includes ensuring social justice, health equity, and cultural competency are at the forefront of our mission.” She also launched the “2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Plan.”
A criterion for the President’s Campus and Community Engagement Award is “Commitment to advancing the health of diverse communities, including but not limited to: establishment of an annual event or program, community outreach or engagement, providing a distinctive service to the PCOM community, research to advance the health of diverse communities in their respective field.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
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Office of Inclusion & Belonging
The office runs a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. “The Diversity and Inclusion Committee offers education, training, and support to members of the department at all levels. We are committed to the mentorship of trainees from underrepresented minorities, faculty and staff recruitment, departmental and medical school-wide DEI initiatives, and community outreach programs.”
Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
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Office of Intercultural Excellence
This office changed its name from the Office of Inclusive Excellence to the Office of Intercultural Excellence and kept exactly the same staff. The current Associate Dean for Intercultural Excellence, Margaret Tandoh, was previously Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion. Another staffer in the office, Tiffany Delaney, was previously the director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The Office of Intercultural Excellence also had a Director for Gender Equity, Anne Dougherty, who was previously director for gender equity in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Larner College of Medicine.
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Office of Inclusive Excellence
“Inclusive Excellence…
• Melds inclusiveness and academic excellence into one concept (to be excellent, we must be inclusive.
• Shifts the responsibility for promoting inclusiveness to everyone on campus regardless of their position or rank as opposed to one person, unit, or department shouldering the responsibility.
• Moves an institution away from conceptualizing diversity only in terms of a numerical goal of diverse constituents and broadens it to include changing the culture and climate to be as inclusive as possible of all students including students from marginalized communities who are rich in multicultural perspectives, experiences, worldviews, cultures, and other gifts and talent.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Roseman University College of Medicine
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Office of Access, Opportunity, and Collaboration
“We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. This means fully appreciating differences in thought, expression, aspirations, and objectives. RUCOM values the many ways in which our medical students, faculty, and staff are different, including, but not limited to, age, life experiences, gender, physical ability, and geographical background.”
Senior Executive Dean for Access, Opportunity, and Collaboration Cheryl Brewster was the founding Executive Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Roseman University College of Medicine and before that, Associate Dean of Diversity at Florida International University’s College of Medicine. Brewster’s work includes “programs to specifically increase the number of BIPOC [Black, Indigenous and People of Color] students in medical school.”
Her teaching areas include “Health Equity” and her research interests include “Diversity in Academic Medicine.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
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Student Diversity and Community Engagement
“The mission of the Student Diversity & Community Engagement office is to develop health care professionals who are reflective of the communities, patients and region we serve, and who have gained an understanding of the many forms diversity and inclusion take.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Office for Diversity and Community Engagement
“We at NJMS are resolutely responding to the need for a diverse healthcare workforce that resembles the diversity of today’s patients. To accomplish this, a myriad of programs have been implemented in collaboration with partners at the pre-college, undergraduate, professional school, and community levels. Collectively, these partnerships embrace and recognize the impact that diversity has on the educational experience of all students and on the delivery of culturally competent quality healthcare.”
Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Office of Multicultural Affairs
“Its mission and goals are to assist students at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School by preparing them to become competent, compassionate, culturally aware and sensitive physicians in our increasingly diverse society. The office sponsors and supports educational and cultural programs to enhance awareness of and sensitivity to race, gender, religion, ethnicity and culture and to promote culturally competent health care as well as respect for all communities.”
Office of Professional Fulfillment, Engagement, and Belonging (ProBE)
“This office is responsible for supporting and fostering a culture where faculty, staff, and trainees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Operating at the intersection of academic life, clinical care, education, and research, ProBE supports individuals and departments and units in creating meaningful, collaborative, and resilient work and learning environments while strengthening the community through restorative practices.”
Links referring to the Office of Inclusion and Diversity reroute directly to ProBE’s page.
Public Records Request
Partially received: An undated document provides an overview of a 4-year honors distinction program, outlining its expectations, requirements, and timeline. The program’s objectives include:
- “Deepening students’ “understanding of healthcare disparities, health inequity, and social determinants of health”
Increasing students’ “understanding of the:- influences of diverse patient backgrounds, and how they relate to healthcare access, and interactions with providers
- influences of race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, health literacy, and gender/sexuality in context of health outcomes and recognizing barriers to accessing healthcare
- ways people of diverse cultures and belief systems perceive health and illness and respond to various symptoms, diseases, and treatments.””
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
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Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives (ODII)
“ODII plays a central role in promoting diversity, inclusion and cultural competency through its interaction and collaboration with a variety of offices and schools. This work reduces health and education disparities, increases student body and faculty diversity, and promotes an inclusive environment for the entire university.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
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Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
“We work to ensure that our students, residents, faculty, and staff reflect the demographics of central and southern Illinois while also equipping them with the knowledge and skills to address health disparities through culturally responsive care, patient access, education, and health literacy initiatives.”
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
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Office of Academic Culture and Community
The school’s Office of Health, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion changed its name to the Office of Academic Culture and Community (OACC), according to a June 2024 press release. The office’s mission is to “create a welcoming and respectful environment in academic medicine for people from all backgrounds, actively recruit and fully foster the development of a workforce that reflects our communities.”
Associate Dean of the OACC Paloma Cariello was previously Associate Dean for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Assistant Dean of OACC Line Kemeyou was previously Assistant Dean for the Office for Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion.
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on October 21, 2025.
Stanford University School of Medicine
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Office of Community Health in Medical Education
Stanford Medicine’s Office of Community Health in Medical Education was still called the Office of Diversity in Medical Education as recently as March 30, 2026. Assistant Dean for Community Health and Engagement Felipe D. Perez was previously Assistant Dean for Diversity in Medical Student Education in the Office of Diversity in Medical Education. GME Program Manager Sara Clemente was previously Diversity Program Manager. GME Coordinator Marisa Madrigal was previously Diversity Coordinator.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine
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Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
“SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to ensure a campus environment that respects and values the diversity of all who work, learn and receive care here.”
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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Office for Multicultural Affairs
“Tufts University School of Medicine embraces diversity in the broadest form, including racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, geographic diversity, as well as diversity in gender and sexual orientation. We believe that inclusive excellence is an essential practice in the creation of a teaching and learning environment that promotes quality, excellence, and equity as core values among our future physicians, scientists and public health advocates; a workforce equipped with the knowledge and skill needed to address the range of health challenges facing our increasingly diverse patient population and their communities.”
Assistant Dean for Multicultural Affairs José A. Caro is also a member of Tufts University’s Cabinet on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the School of Medicine’s Anti-Racism Committee. Assistant Dean for Multicultural Affairs Damian Archer “challenges students to recognize how bias, identity, and systems shape patient experiences and to treat equity not as an add-on, but as foundational to medicine.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Tulane University School of Medicine
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Office of Academic Excellence & Community Engagement
The office’s director “is responsible for fostering an all-encompassing environment for current and prospective students from traditionally underrepresented populations. These populations include not only groups who identify through race but also through religious beliefs, sexual identity, as well as other non-traditional students. The Office of Academic Excellence & Community Engagement will also work to increase cultural sensitivity of the student body, faculty, and staff as well as to enhance the retention and academic success of all students.”
Office of Academic Excellence & Community Engagement Director Bennetta C. Horne was previously Assistant Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
Office for Health Equity by Design for Inclusive Excellence
“We work together to help communities feel welcome by reflecting their diversity through hiring team members who reflect California and the communities they serve, practicing care that is informed and aware of the differences a person’s culture or lifestyle might bring to their health care needs.”
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Office of Belonging, Equity and Empowerment
“The Office of Belonging, Equity and Empowerment (BEE) supports the advancement of inclusive excellence in medicine by promoting values, practices, programming and policies that reflect diversity, equity and inclusion, core values that invigorate the UCI School of Medicine’s mission: Discover. Teach. Heal. We strive to promote a campus community that is welcoming, supportive, culturally sensitive, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff.”
“At UCI School of Medicine, we are committed to recruiting, admitting and educating talented students — as well as hiring and promoting faculty and staff members — whose backgrounds reflect California’s rich ethnic and cultural diversity.”
University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
Office of Inclusive Excellence
“At the David Geffen School of Medicine, the core values of diversity and inclusion are inseparable from our institutional goals of excellence in all tenets of healthcare, research, education, and community engagement. With the active support of its leadership, DGSOM is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, residents, fellows, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds who represent the communities served by the University of California.”
Vice Dean for Inclusive Excellence Dave McIntosh was previously Vice Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence Daniel Kozman was previously Director of Health Equity Partnerships and Assistant Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
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Office of Access, Belonging and Community Engagement (ABCE)
“Our Mission
- Recruit and retain excellent students, faculty and staff to best address our local community and nation’s healthcare needs.
- Deliver education and support scholarship that empowers physicians and researchers to eliminate barriers to healthcare in order to improve health outcomes for all patients.”
Public Records Request
“ABCE’s meeting agendas included the following:
3/4/25: Dr. Nina Ahmad, Director of Health Equity Education, reported that the committee “has the piece on Health Equity to be included in the curriculum, to make sure it matches up with AAMC guidelines.” Social Determinants of Health concepts to be included in case-directed learning (CDL).
3/11/25: Dr. Ahmad reported that faculty will schedule a meeting to discuss “Cultural Sensitivity,” which will be added to the second-year curriculum.
3/25/25: Dr. Patrice Frederick, Student Advisor of the CATALYST Mentoring Group, reported that the “topic we would like to incorporate in the [CDL] vignette: Demonstrates knowledge of the intersectionality of a patient’s multiple identities and how each identity may result in varied and multiple forms of oppression or privilege related to clinical decisions and practice.”
6/17/25: Dr. Tracy MacIntosh, Associate Dean, reported a meeting with legal staff “to make the case for getting our website back up.”
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office
“As part of the University of Chicago, the Pritzker School of Medicine is committed to fostering an environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel valued and where a variety of thoughts and perspectives can thrive. This commitment to diversity and inclusion directly aligns with Pritzker’s mission to inspire diverse students of exceptional promise to become leaders in science and medicine for the betterment of humanity.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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“The Office of Equity (OE) is dedicated to advancing an inclusive environment that supports the missions of the University of Colorado Denver and Anschutz Medical Campus. The OE strives to foster a community where all identities are respected and every individual has equitable access to educational and employment opportunities. The OE achieves this through transparent case resolutions, impartial investigations, support and safety measures, and comprehensive prevention education.”
University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
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University of Illinois College of Medicine
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
“UI COM is committed to:
- Recruit, matriculate, support and graduate a diverse body of students and trainees who embrace UI COM’s vision and values.
- Develop and implement a diversity, equity and inclusion framework that will coordinate efforts at the individual, unit, department, campus and college level.
- Enrich faculty/staff diversity through recruiting by growing the diverse candidate pool and improving the conversion rate (i.e., hires) of candidates.”
University of Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office
“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has a primary goal to create, implement and assess learning opportunities that foster a deep respect for human diversity and strengthen our personal and institutional commitment to equity and inclusion.”
“Every semester we offer presentations and workshops on DEI matters, events that highlight and celebrate our cultural and religious diversity and opportunities to become civically engaged to promote social justice.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
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“The Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) fosters a welcoming and respectful campus environment while ensuring compliance with state and federal law.”
The office was previously called the Program for Access and Engagement and had four of the five same staffers as the current office.
Interim Assistant Dean for Education Support Joyce Goins-Fernandez was previously Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics. Director of Educational Outreach David Moser was previously Director of Outreach at the Carver College of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Public Records Request
In a March 26, 2025 email, Moser stated that the Program for Access and Engagement, which was previously called the Office of Health Parity, and before that, the Office of DEI, is “still fully up and running” and “led by Dr. Joy Goins-Fernandez.”
On Monday, August 11, Goins-Fernandez wrote in an email that she had just returned from the Chief Diversity Officer Summit. In an email on February 20, 2025, she stated, “…some of our goals in our office is to diversify the field of medicine…as well as fund pathway programs…”
The office awarded “University of Iowa Health Care Leader of Change Award” to multiple recipients in 2025, telling them, “You have demonstrated excellence in leadership through your passion and commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion efforts…”
Iowa Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (ILEND) Interdisciplinary Training Coordinator Julie Temple contacted Goins-Fernandez to ask about the latter giving a seminar dedicated to social determinants of health and health equity to meet one of the program’s core competencies of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. Goins-Fernandez then contacted her colleague in the office, Moser, asking whether he was available to give the presentation.
University of Kansas School of Medicine
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All five staffers in this office previously worked at the KU School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion: Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Maria Alonso Luaces, Director Pamela L. Scott (whose official bio still referred to her as “Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion“ as recently as March 30, 2026), Senior Coordinator Jessica Conchas Contreras, Program Manager Jessica Rodas and Program Support and Community Liaison Coordinator Mija Jones.
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on October 21, 2025.
University of Louisville School of Medicine
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Office of Health Equity & Engagement
“Our vision is to be a national model in promoting health equity and inclusive innovation through excellence in education, research, patient care, and service.”
Associate Vice President for Health Affairs V. Faye Jones served as “interim senior associate vice president for diversity and equity” from 2019 to 2022. Research Coordinator Kiana Fields and Health Equity and Engagement Manager Tonia Thomas also previously worked at the Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion as well.
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
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Diversity and Inclusion Office
“Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential components of our mission. Moving toward an equitable and anti-racist future.”
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
University of Minnesota Medical School
Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
“Through a variety of services and programs, we aim to engage everyone in our collective work toward inclusive excellence, promote equity in access to learning, scientific inquiry, care delivery, and celebrate our diversity through cultural experiences and opportunities on and off campus.”
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
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Community, Professional Proficiency and Student Success (CaPS)
The University of Missouri School of Medicine aims to “[c]reate and maintain a welcoming and engaging learning and work environment that instills a sense of belonging for every member and [l]ead with empathy and compassion to encourage open discourse and effective communication advancing interprofessional relationships and improving patient outcomes.”
CaPS Associate Dean for Preprofessional Programs Laura Henderson Kelley was previously Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion.
As of February 19, 2025, CAPS still “utilize[d] the Inclusive Excellence Framework.” The office currently runs many programs that the Office of Diversity and Inclusion ran in March of 2024.
Public Records Request
An electronic flyer featured a QR code for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Equity that led to the CaPS website.
University of New Mexico Health Sciences
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Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
“Our mission is to advance diversity, equity and inclusivity for all throughout New Mexico’s Health Science institutions and the communities they serve. We strive to do this by positioning ourselves as a key collaborator for the Health Sciences Center and New Mexico. Explore our site to learn more about the many initiatives, programs, and functions that our office provides as a champion in DEI matters.” The office also is home to a “DEI-centered bookclub” and hosts “Monthly Diversity Events.”
Public Records Request
“The office’s Inclusive Excellence Council “informs and advises the VP of DEI and Executive Vice President for Health Sciences (EVP HS) on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the UNM HSC including, but not limited to, diverse faculty, staff, and learners’ personal and professional development needs; community, state, and national DEI concerns; best practices in supporting a diverse and inclusive environment; and meeting UNM HSC DEI goals.”
The office’s Recruitment Roadmap is a plan to specifically recruit “diverse” people and to “enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in recruitment and hiring practices.”
On May 29, 2025, there was a Pacific Islander Heritage Month event on Chinese poetry at Angel Island prison which “breaks through the wall of injustice.”
In July 17, 2025 meeting minutes, Dr. Romero-Leggott noted that many people became unemployed as [DEI] grant funding was cut, so HR now has a list of employees to consider for those looking for hires.
In a September 2025 meeting, attendees discussed UNM’s institutional name changes to remove DEI references and said:
- “The mission-based work doesn’t change. The priority is to keep this team together.”
- “One question to ponder is how not to be defined by three letters, especially when those letters are being weaponized. Save the bigger thing, rather than just the letters.””
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
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Student Empowerment & Engagement (OSEE)
Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the Office of Student Empowerment and Engagement Norberto Rodriguez-Baez was previously Associate Dean in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion. OSEE affiliate Arnaldo Diaz Vazquez was previously Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. One of OSEE’s student organizations is the Student Equity Alliance.
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- At a 6/4/25 OSEE Team Retreat, agenda items included “Develop activities for non-minority students.”
- Updates at a 7/9/25 OSEE team meeting included a “Juneteenth recap” and a recruitment discussion included continued contact with HBCUs.
- Emails showed the office documenting ethnic/racial information of students over a number of years. Rodriguez-Baez asked for an “updated list of URiM [underrepresented in medicine] students in the class of 2025 including their race/ethnicity” in preparation for an April 2025 meeting with the President’s Council on Institutional Opportunity.
- At a 4/16/2025 team meeting, discussed an event that would focus on first generation middle school students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- A Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) slide deck dated 1/11/25, lists the ‘Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society’ among its ‘Tips to Success.’ “
University of Toledo School of Medicine
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Office of Inclusion and Opportunity
“The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences emphasizes that inclusion and opportunity are vital for establishing a supportive educational and healthcare environment. Their dedication to fostering an inclusive community is crucial for enriching the academic journey and enhancing patient care by ensuring that every individual’s voice is acknowledged and respected.”
“We welcome inclusive ideas, thoughts and perspectives.”
Associate Dean of Inclusion and Opportunity Carolina Wishner’s title was previously Associate Dean for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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- A program entitled “Mentoring Across Social and Cultural Differences” was mentioned multiple times.
- In March 2025, the office spent $360 sending two medical students to a professional development conference on “Diversity and Inclusion” in Columbus.
University of Washington School of Medicine
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“We are committed to transforming the way care is provided to eliminate inequities. Healthcare equity is not owned by one department or leader – everyone shares responsibility. We can all take action in our own spheres of influence and in the work we control.”
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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Office of Social Impact and Belonging
“Serving both UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, our aim is to be:
- Targeted: Focusing on specific strategies that are integrated and aligned across the organization to allow intentional, systemic change…
- Impactful: Placing organizational attention in key areas including advancing social impact and belonging efforts that engage staff, and actions to advance basic science departments, institutes, centers and programs”
The offices is run by Associate Dean for Social Impact and Belonging Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, whose title used to be UW Health’s Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer and she led “a comprehensive effort to embed equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism as imperatives in the school’s missions.” She also led “a cross-functional office that consists of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Office of Diversity and Equity Transformation and the UW Health Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.”
Social Impact and Belonging Director Naomi Takahashi was previously Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health.
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
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“The Center is designed to be an inviting and inclusive space for all students, postdoctoral fellows, and residents, and is open to everyone on the campus. The Center is a place to have meetings or gatherings, to host discussions, to utilize resources, or to simply find quiet in between classes and research.”
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on February 4, 2026.
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
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Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
“The Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion promotes social responsibility, active engagement, and the well being of our communities in the pursuit of health equity.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
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“As Washington’s community-based medical school, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of all who call our state home. We aim to animate and sustain this commitment through initiatives that support current and future students, foster community engagement, and improve our understanding of how community conditions impact health.”
Associate Dean for Community, Health Equity, and Belonging David Garcia was previously Assistant Dean for Health Equity and Inclusion in the Office of Diversity, Health Justice, and Belonging.
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
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Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
“Dedicated to promoting a diverse and culturally aware medical school community. Our mission is to promote health equity and enhance the educational environment at WashU Medicine where all learners can thrive and succeed as future physician leaders in a vibrant, global society.”
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Wayne State University School of Medicine
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Office of Diversity and Inclusion-School of Medicine
“The ODI staff innovatively promotes the recruitment and retention of those who exemplify the diversity of our global community, with a particular interest on those who are underrepresented in medicine.”
Public Records Request
Do No Harm sent a Public Records Request on May 1, 2026.
Weill Cornell Medicine
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“We are focused on addressing the root causes of health inequities that are embedded in systems of health care, housing, transportation, employment, education, neighborhoods, law, and policy. Our strength is our emphasis on community engagement and advocacy, research, and education.”
It also provides “racial allyship training.”
Office of Faculty Engagement & Inclusion
“We believe that diversity is a platform for developing creative solutions to challenging healthcare problems, advancing cutting-edge biomedical research, and designing and implementing innovative teaching modalities in medical education. We view diversity in the broadest sense, including differences in race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, ability, religious practices, socioeconomic class, citizenship, life experiences, and other important aspects of human life.”
There is also an Office of Student Diversity.
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This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.
Yale School of Medicine
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Office of Collaborative Excellence
“…a vibrant and inclusive community by establishing and maintaining spaces for networking, collaboration, and sharing of all ideas, thereby advancing the global fields of patient care, medical education, and medical research.”
Deputy Dean for Collaborative Excellence Darin Latimore was Yale School of Medicine’s first Deputy Dean for Diversity and Inclusion and its first Chief Diversity Officer. Associate Dean of Collaborative Excellence Karina Gonzalez was previously Associate Dean for the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Associate Dean for Collaborative Excellence and Student Engagement, Medical Education Marietta Vazquez was the the Inaugural Associate Dean of Medical Student Diversity at the Yale School of Medicine and the Inaugural Vice Chair of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Yale-Children’s Hospital Hispanic Clinic. “She has led multiple educational initiatives on diversity and inclusion within the Department of Pediatrics…on important topics such as unconscious bias, microaggression, anti-racism and equity in the workplace.” Program Administrator Aja Diggs was previously Senior Administrative Assistant in the Diversity, Inclusion, Community Engagement & Equity (DICE) office.
Public Records Request
This medical school is affiliated with a private university and is therefore not required to respond to requests for institutional records.