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
LET'S CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSITY!

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.

Did you know? July 26 is Disability Independence Day, we celebrate the anniversary of signing the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Aspirations in Medical Professions

Friday, August 31, 2018

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela
We are looking forward to hosting another AMP session this Fall. We will be welcoming two schools, Westfield High School and Hartman Middle School. The students will hear information from Deans of Admissions and representatives from the medical, nursing, and dental schools. Their day will include exciting hands-on activities in both the gross anatomy lab and the clinical surgical skills center. Do you want to make a positive impact in these students' lives? Sign up to be a volunteer! Email [email protected] for more information.
Recent News
Summer Health Professions Education Program

SHPEP Scholars have arrived at UTHealth! This year we have 40 pre-medical students from all over the nation! SHPEP provides students interested in pursuing a career in health professions with a well-defined, integrated approach to learning, focusing on the core science courses that they will need for a health profession career in medicine, nursing, and dentistry. The program strives to help students improve their chances of becoming successful applicants and students at a health profession school of their choice.
AAMC Leadership Conferences

Each year, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Office of Faculty Affairs, sponsors several outstanding faculty members to attend AAMC Professional Development Conferences. This past year, we sponsored 8 junior and mid-career faculty members. These conferences are designed to help faculty navigate their way to career development in academic medicine, develop professional competencies, expand their network of colleagues and so much more.
Health Careers Academy Finale
In May, Students from Cesar Chavez High School and Yes Prep East End joined their med school mentors at McGovern Medical School for their school year program finale. Mentors had an opportunity to show the students around our campus and give them advice on pursuing their dreams in a health profession.


Thank you to all the mentors this year!
Aspirations in Medical Professions (AMP)
This semester several schools visited McGovern Medical School through Aspirations in Medical Professions, AMP, one of the ODI outreach programs. We hosted over 200 phenomenal students from Westfield High School, Sharpstown High School, as well as, several Yes Prep High Schools. Students talked to admission representatives from the School of Dentistry, School of Nursing and McGovern Medical School. They also spent time in the clinical surgical skills center learning to intubate patients and insert IVs. Sound interesting? We're always looking for new volunteers!
Spotlights
Faculty

Dr. Burnette, a New Orleans native, landed in Houston in 2015 after studying and training all over the country. She tells us how her family instilled the passion of medicine in her. Learn about the opportunities and challenges she faces as an Orthopedic Surgeon and much more.
Resident

Her passion for global health and health disparities led her to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Bhatia, a McGovern Medical School graduate, tells us her favorite things about UTHealth and why she thinks a diverse and inclusive environment is important.
Student
Andrew Eck, MS1

Unsure about his future, Andrew joined the army right after high school. He found his passion for science while abroad, the rest is history! Andrew talks about his role models and the positive impact they had on him and his journey towards medicine.
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