Race and Eastern Virginia Medical School

In the aftermath of the racist photo displayed on Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's Eastern Virginia Medical School yearbook page, the President of EVMS has convened the EVMS Community Advisory Board (CAB) to assess the campus culture and experiences of future doctors and healthcare professionals in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion. The results of their findings will be made public and the CAB needs your help. Disparities in healthcare are a historic problem that continues to exist, with health outcomes significantly worse for African Americans, Hispanics and people of color than they are for whites. This assessment is seen as an opportunity to strengthen a culture of inclusiveness where differences are valued, and all students, faculty, staff and patients feel welcomed, respected and supported. We talk about the mission of the EVMS CAB, and why it is critical to have input from the community, with Chairman Gilbert Bland, CEO of the Urban League, and CAB members Delceno Miles, President/CEO of the Miles Agency, and Susan Colpitts, Founder and Chief of Client Experiences, Signature Family Wealth Advisors.