URMC Chosen for National Community Health and Health Equity Initiative

The URMC has been selected by the Association of American Medical Colleges to join a new health equity initiative to improve the health of communities nationwide. The UR CTSI’s devotion to community engagement and inclusion of diverse populations in health research were integral to URMC’s selection. 

More Opportunities to BUILD Diversity at the University

Help build diversity at University of Rochester by developing a collaboration with faculty or hosting an undergraduate student for research training from Xavier University of Louisiana, a Historically Black University.  UR and Xavier have developed a partnership through  the NIH’s Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) program, which studies how to attract and retain diverse students in biomedical research . 

Combatting Native American Health Disparities by Engaging Communities

Shaela Maybee, B.S., health planner and grant coordinator for the Seneca Nation Health System, will visit URMC on November 18 to discuss how she used community health assessments to identify health disparities and unique needs of Seneca Nation communities. Under the ‘Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country’ grant she is working to develop policies and programs to promote community health.

Junior Women Research Faculty Group: Fostering Camaraderie and Career Development

The newly established Junior Women Research Faculty Group was created to promote community among women at early stages of their careers. The group holds seminars and skill building workshops every other month to foster career development. 

Deaf Strong Hospital: Seeing Health Care through Deaf Eyes

For over ten years, the National Center for Deaf Health Research (NCDHR) at URMC has been hosting this interactive role-reversal exercise, called Deaf Strong Hospital. This annual exercise is an opportunity for UR medical students to walk a mile in a Deaf person's shoes by navigating through a mock healthcare system in which American Sign Language is the primary language.