Faculty
With the support of the University of Michigan Medical School, the Diversity & Career Development Office does everything it can to meet our goal: recruiting and keeping more diverse faculty.
Recruitment
Each year, the Diversity & Career Development Office attends important regional and national conferences where faculty candidates can learn firsthand about the environment at the U-M Medical School. Visits include, but are not limited to:
- National Hispanic Medical Association conference
- Regional and National Medical Association conferences
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Association of American Indian Physicians
Retention
DCDO provides faculty with:
- Career development workshops
- Career development support for professional conferences
- Clinical research opportunities
- One-on-one career counseling
- Mentoring and networking activities
To learn more about the experience of faculty at UMMS, please go to the Office of Faculty Affairs
Michigan Consortium on Minority Health & Academic Development
Through the Consortium, Michigan’s three major research institutions, Michigan State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University , focus on health disparities research in the state by showcasing those who study minority health and health care disparities. Sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Read more about the Michigan Consortium on Minority Health & Academic Development
