密苏里大学堪萨斯城医学院获得了《洞察多样性》杂志颁发的2023年卫生专业高等教育多样性卓越奖。
In a letter to 2023 winners, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine said the school’s efforts "significantly advance" the core values of diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced through mentoring, teaching, research, hiring and promotion, recruitment, retention and many other campus priorities deserving of this national recognition.
"As an institution we continue to strive to create a learning and clinical environment that is diverse, equitable and inclusive to all graduate and medical students, residents, fellows, staff and faculty members,” said Tyler Smith, M.D., M.P.H., associate dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “These core values guide the 医学院’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. While managing the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education, 威尼斯人娱乐城 SOM continues to uphold the vision, mission, goals and values in place since the institution’s founding.”
The school has introduced the next generation of providers to DEI values through 策略措施及领导 that champions the success of all students, including its anti-racism and cultural bias program that prepares medical students for a career where these principles are incorporated. 学生完成该课程后，将进行临床轮转，这有助于确保所有学生从第一天起就提供最高水平的护理。
Other 医学院 initiatives — such as specialized care for students at academic risk, the Multicultural Advisory Committee of Students and the Summer Success Seminar Series — provide opportunities for future medical providers.
“I am so proud of our incredible faculty, staff and students who work tirelessly to expand the DEI work that our medical school takes such great pride in," said Mary Anne Jackson, M.D., dean of the 医学院. “其中很多工作包括招募和留住来自不同背景、有着不同信仰、态度和经历的学生。 这一点尤其重要，因为随着我们的学生毕业并加入医疗保健团队，我们知道，更多样化的劳动力有助于为不同人群提供更好的护理。 It improves access, quality of care and health outcomes.”
这不是威尼斯人娱乐城第一次因DEI的努力而获得认可。 INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine also recognized the 医学院 with the award in 2022 and 2018.