Research

The Assistant Dean for Minority Affairs works directly with the Dean of the School of Medicine, other members of the Dean's staff, faculty members and students to achieve the goals and objectives of the school. The Assistant Dean also serves as a liaison between the School of Medicine, state agencies, and professional and community organizations. It is the aim of both the office and the Dean to develop and implement effective recruitment programs for underrepresented minority students and to identify sources of extramural funding to support such programs.