About Us

The Office of Community & Minority Health Education (formally the Office of Minority Affairs) was established in 1981 in response to community and legislative concern for minority health care in Louisiana and minority representation in medical education. In 1981, Louisiana State University developed a strategic plan that included enrollment goals for its medical school.

CMHE's ability to reach these goals was aided by several factors: A scholarship funded for minority students was established; The commitment to support a director of Minority Affairs who is a minority physician, a faculty member, a voting member on both the Admissions and Promotions Committees; and the continued support and integral involvement of the medical school administration.

CMHE, still under the direction of Dr. Edward Helm, currently has a full staff and continues to offer recruitment and retention services to minority and disadvantaged students in Louisiana. Over the past years, CMHE has attracted over $5 million federal grants and awards.

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