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. 2021 Feb 19;16(2):e0247154. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247154

Table 3. Medical school mission statements addressing diversity of students or graduates.

School name Mission statement
Morehouse School of Medicine With emphasis on people of color and the underserved urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation, and the world, Morehouse School of Medicine exists to: improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities; increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce, and; address primary healthcare needs through programs in education, research, and service.
Meharry Medical College Meharry Medical College is an academic health sciences center that exists to improve the health and health care of minority and underserved communities by offering excellent education and training programs in the health sciences. True to its heritage, Meharry places special emphasis on providing opportunities for people of color, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and others regardless of race or ethnicity; delivering high quality health services; and conducting research that fosters the elimination of health disparities.
Howard University Howard University College of Medicine provides students of high academic potential with a medical education of exceptional quality and prepares physicians and other health care professionals to serve the underserved. Particular focus is on the education of disadvantaged students for careers in medicine. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and habits of life-long learning and producing world leaders in medicine. Special attention is directed to teaching and research activities that address health care disparities. The College also seeks to improve the health of America and the global community through public health training programs and initiatives. Our mission also includes the discovery of new knowledge through research. Lastly, the College supports the education and training of postgraduate physicians, other health care providers, and graduate students in the biomedical sciences.
East Carolina University To increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state; to improve the health status of citizens in eastern North Carolina; to enhance the access of minority and disadvantaged students to a medical education.
University of New Mexico The mission of The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is to advance the health of all New Mexicans by educating and increasing the diversity of health professionals, leaders and scientists; providing outstanding and compassionate medical care; advocating for the health of all New Mexicans and pursuing new knowledge and excellence of practice.