Minorities remain underrepresented in health professions, as medical researchers, and in academic medicine. The Institute of Medicine in its 2001 report stated: "The right thing to do, the smart thing to do: enhancing diversity in the health profession promoted enhanced diversity in medical education for several reasons: the enhancement of educational and civic outcomes; building social capital and trust, and enhancing cultural competence in health care." The Center for Multicultural and Minority Health strives to be a focal point of efforts to enhance medical education, minority faculty development, community involvement, advocacy, and research to enhance the quality of health care of the underserved.
Make Your Match Open House - 2024
The Diversity Center of Excellence and Cornell Center for Health Equity, in partnership with the Weill Department of Medicine, including its Residency Program, and the Department of Pediatrics, were delighted to host our annual Make Your Match Residency Diversity Virtual Open House.
Over 500 medical students joined NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center program directors, residents, and fellows for program director and resident panels, as well as breakout rooms for Q&A. We appreciate everyone who participated; thank you for an engaging session!
Susana Morales, M.D.
Vice Chair, Diversity, Weill Department of Medicine
Director, Diversity Center of Excellence of the Cornell Center for Health Equity
Associate Residency Program Director
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine
Associate Attending Physician, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center