Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mental Health Awareness Month takes place in May. Beginning in 1949, the observance hopes to fight the stigma and advocate for access to treatment for those with mental illnesses. The University of Minnesota provides a variety of resources to explore during the month, including Boynton Health Services available to faculty.
Vice Chair
Shahnaz Sultan, MD
Associate Vice Chair
Cuong Pham, MD
The University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Medicine, is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as an essential strategy to support all members of our academic community: faculty, trainees, staff, and the patients and communities we serve. We strive for a culture of inclusive excellence in which our commitment to the core values of equity and diversity are reflected in all of our clinical care, research, education, and service activities.
UReport/Contact Us: dom-dei@umn.edu
Spotlights
DEI Spotlight
Dr. Cuong Pham, a Vietnamese-born physician in Minnesota, is a prominent advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in healthcare. Alongside his work in patient-centered care and harm reduction in Addiction Medicine, Dr. Pham serves as the Associate Vice Chair of DEI for the University of Minnesota's Department of Medicine. He also co-founded Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity, driving advocacy and community engagement for a more inclusive healthcare environment.