About Our Programs

The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) Diversity in Medicine programs are both opportunity programs for students and healthcare workforce development programs focused on improving the health and welfare of New York State.

AMSNY’s Diversity in Medicine programs offer opportunities to talented students who are committed to becoming physicians and who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming adversity on the path to medical school. The programs consider students’ academic potential within the context of their paths traveled, including life circumstances, other responsibilities during their academic careers and access to resources and opportunities. AMSNY’s Diversity in Medicine programs also seek to develop a diverse physician workforce comprising individuals who have varied experiences and backgrounds in order to reduce healthcare disparities, improve outcomes and address inequities in New York State. Students in these programs have a demonstrated commitment to addressing healthcare disparities and health inequities through medicine, science, research and advocacy. As examples, the programs look to such experiences as working with disadvantaged communities and other alignment with the AMSNY Diversity in Medicine mission.

Mission and Impact

Short-term Impact

AMSNY’s Diversity in Medicine programs aim to support students interested in medicine and develop future physicians by removing barriers and expanding opportunities for eligible students to pursue careers in medicine and the biomedical sciences.

Medium-term Impact

AMSNY’s Diversity in Medicine programs aim to create a supportive community conducive to learning, collaboration and professional growth. A diverse and inclusive medical student population benefits all learners during their medical education.

Long-term Impact

AMSNY’s Diversity in Medicine programs seek to expand diversity in the physician workforce in order to reduce healthcare disparities, improve health outcomes and address inequities in New York State.