Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)
McGovern Medical School is committed to an institutional culture that fosters the recruitment, nurturing and retention of a diverse student body, trainees, staff and faculty that is reflective of the community we serve.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Diversity Awareness Week

April 3 - 6, 2017
12:00 pm

Come join us for a series of special guest speakers.

ALL ARE WELCOMED  
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

Visit our website for more information about our upcoming events!

Monday, April 3rd 
Georges Benjamin, MD 
MSB 1.006

Tuesday, April 4th 
Tamika K Cross, MD
MSB 2.006

Wednesday, April 5th 
Lex Frieden, MA, LLD
MSB 2.006

Thursday, April 6th 
Perspectives of Immigrant Physicians Panel
MSB 1.006
RECENT NEWS

AAMC Leadership Conferences

We are excited to announce that the ODI and the Office of Faculty Affairs have partnered up to support and invest in the careers of our McGovern Medical School faculty. We will be sending several nominated faculty members to the upcoming AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar in Stevenson, Washington and the AAMC Mid-Career Minority Faculty Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C.

UTHealth Pre-Health Professions Conference

The ODI, in partnership with the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) MMS chapter, hosted the first UTHealth-wide  Pre-Health Professions Conference recently on Saturday, March 4, 2017.   Representatives from all six UTHealth schools (McGovern Medical School, School of Dentistry, School of Nursing, School of Public Health, School of Biomedical Informatics and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences) came to promote their programs!  We had an amazing turnout with over 100 college students from very diverse backgrounds come from all over Texas.  

Black History Month Program 

In collaboration with the Student National Medical Association, ODI commemorated Black History Month with the Annual Black History Month Program on Monday, February 6th. 

Attendees were treated to musical selections from special guests and a poignant address - Celebrating the Impact of African Americans in Medicine - by our distinguished keynote speaker, Dr. Gavin Davis.
SPOTLIGHT
The unique qualities and experiences each person possesses enriches our institution and creates a wonderfully rich learning environment. Take a moment to get acquainted with our dynamic faculty, residents and students.
An educator, a researcher, and a disability rights activist. Be inspired by Dr. Frieden's vision and commitment to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities His journey is truly inspirational. He had the power to overcome a huge obstacle and help millions of others along the way. 

Resident 
Tamika K. Cross, MD, PGY4
Inspired early in life by her grandmother's passion for medicine, Dr. Cross developed an appreciation for providing compassionate care. Learn more about the impressible role models that influenced her path and what she values most about UTHealth. 

Student 
Impossible is nothing. Omar's journey from a small Jordanian village to the bustling metropolitan Houston area is nothing short of remarkable. Learn more about his journey to success while overcoming character building challenges. 
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