Robert T. Maupin MD, FACOG

One of the foremost challenges placed before health professions institutions of higher learning is to fully embrace and advance their role in effectively addressing health disparities and promote health equity in the communities which they impact and serve. An essential strategy is to effectively participate in the development of a diverse and culturally competent medical work force, which is prepared to serve populations and communities, which are increasingly diverse and impacted by critical health disparities.

 

Core elements of the Office of Diversity & Community Engagement's mission and programmatic priorities readily align with the School of Medicine's strategic goals which aim to: 1)Promote and embrace diversity and cultural competency in the School of Medicine faculty, staff, house staff, and student body, and 2)Expand outreach initiatives to develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with community partners.

 

In fulfilling our mission, our core programs support and advance holistic admissions frameworks, which translate into the development and construction of a diverse student community, which strengthen the quality of the learning environment. We are proud that in keeping with the legacy of the office's founders, our programs continue to promote healthy diverse health professions pipeline initiatives, which serve to enhance both interest and access to careers in medicine among communities that are disadvantaged and underrepresented in medicine. I am very proud of the fact that we have a program faculty and staff who are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement for all members of our institution's educational community.

 

Robert T. Maupin Jr., MD

Associate Dean

Office of Diversity and Community Engagement