Diversity
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Diversity is one of Weill Cornell Medicine’s core values and is essential to achieving excellence in patient care, research and education.

Cornell University was founded with a groundbreaking principle for its time: to enroll students from all backgrounds who are free to pursue any academic field they chose – "...any person...any study"Our campuses and our society are stronger for having people with varying lived experiences, perspectives, and diversity of thought engage with, and learn from, each other. 

Across Weill Cornell Medicine, we curate programs that train and integrate people into the critical work we do to care for our patients, advance scientific research to address their problems, and teach future generation of physicians, scientists and educators. We are committed to providing culturally competent care, in which clinicians understand and are committed to serve diverse patient needs in every community where we work. 

News

Despite Obstacles, Women Are Uniquely Positioned to Flourish in Medicine

Dr. Helen Boucher, dean of Tufts University School of Medicine, delivered the Women in Medicine and Science lecture for Weill Cornell Medicine’s seventh annual Diversity Week.

Weill Cornell Medicine Wins Seventh Straight HEED Award for Diversity and Inclusion

The award recognizes the institution’s exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion.

National Cancer Institute Grant Targets Cancer Disparities

The $9.8 million, five-year grant awarded to Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University will help combat cancer disparities fueled by persistent poverty.
Views on Diversity
Dr. Yazmin Carrasco, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
When we create a welcoming environment for everyone and encourage diverse perspectives, creativity and productivity increase for our scientific workforce.
Dr. Linnie Golightly, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion
We have many activities aimed at building a sense of community at Weill Cornell Medicine. We want everyone here to feel like it is their home.
Dr. Rache Simmons, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion
We view diversity as a platform for developing creative solutions to challenging healthcare problems.
Dr. Nelson Sanchez, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Chair of Weill Cornell Medicine’s LGBT Steering Committee
We know that not every doctor is going to be an expert on LGBT healthcare, but we can train everyone to be sensitive to a patient’s needs.