Diversity Statement
The School of Medicine is proud to be part of Mississippi's only academic health science campus. Fulfillment of the school's mission requires student, faculty, administration and staff respect for and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage and growing diversity of the citizens of Mississippi including their:
- demographic attributes (race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, educationally or financially disadvantaged background, socioeconomic status, marital and family status, rural, state and national origin, languages spoken, religious and spiritual beliefs, and culture),
- personal attributes (including integrity, communication, skills and abilities, disabilities work habits, interactions with people, desire to learn) and
- life experiences (including healthcare, community service, leadership, teamwork, and employment).
Diversity, inclusion and cultural humility enrich the teaching and learning environment; students think more vigorously and imaginatively, enhancing their preparation as citizens and professionals committed to providing all patients, including those from underserved populations, access to quality and equitable healthcare that can ameliorate the healthcare disparities of Mississippians and the nation through medical education, biomedical research and patient care.
Approved by the Executive Faculty Committee, January 24, 2011
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