Our Differences Make Us Stronger

Emory University School of Medicine created the Office of Multicultural Affairs in 1986 to increase minority representation in medicine and biomedical research. The Office provides programs to support the development and matriculation of diverse learners, including medical students, healthcare professions students, and K-12 students in the medical profession.

Our Culture

Create a culture and climate of equity and inclusion, where diversity is nurtured, valued, and celebrated.

Our People

Our Learners

Recruit, develop, support, and engage diverse learners.

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Office of Multicultural Affairs Programs and Initiatives:

HealthPREP at Emory

An eight-week residential program facilitated by Emory School of Medicine and the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies at Emory University. The overall purpose of the HealthPREP is to facilitate the entry of qualified students from disadvantaged backgrounds, into health-related graduate and professional schools.

Summer Science Academy

Exciting and engaging 6-week hands-on experience for passionate incoming 9th and 10th grade students with an interest in sciences: biology, health care, medicine, or related STEM fields.

Emory Pipeline Collaborative (EPiC)

Three-year program of learning, mentoring, college preparation, and health careers exposure activities to prepare high school students for entry into health professions. Activities include after-school sessions during the academic year and a summer program.

E.M.P.A.C.T.

Provides students who self-identify as underrepresented in medicine (URM) and/or those who may come from disadvantaged backgrounds, with experiences that foster timely and successful matriculation through medical school.