Diversity Statement

This Statement of the importance of diversity for the College of Medicine at Upstate Medical University is grounded in the University's commitment to diversity and the AAMC's dedication to increasing diversity in medical schools. Upstate's commitment recognizes that excellence is achieved through having a diverse workforce and student body throughout the institution so that we can best serve the patients in our communities. This value is in line with the dedication of the AAMC to increase the number of underrepresented care providers and to heighten the cultural competence of all care providers.

In a very direct and intentional way, the Admissions Committee assists in actualizing the goal of creating a diverse community. The careful review of each completed application allows us actively to seek candidates with the strong academic qualifications and personal backgrounds that will help meet this objective.

While we remain steadfast in our commitment to train students from traditionally underrepresented populations, we are also active in our recruitment of students from varying geographic and economic backgrounds. Further, we seek opportunities to enrich our community with students representing adiversity of age, gender, sexual orientation, perspectives, religious affiliations, talents and abilities. By promoting diversity in our student body, we will have an important impact on their education and the care they provide our patients, as well as on the care they provide their future patients in the clinical, research and/or educational roles they pursue.

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David B. Duggan, MD, MACP
Interim Dean, College of Medicine

I am particularly honored to serve as interim Dean of the College of Medicine. As an alumnus of the Class of 1979 and a member of the faculty since 1986, I have been extraordinarily pleased at the growth of the Medical School over this time and proud of the work of its faculty and graduates.