Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) believe that patient care, research, and educational experiences are optimized when we create a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We are committed to providing the highest quality care for everyone and to collectively addressing systemic inequities to improve health for our patients, workforce and communities. VUMC and VUSM have dedicated teams and resources focused on these two distinct areas: health equity--optimal health across all populations--is the focus of the Office of Health Equity; inclusive excellence--a diverse workforce and student body in which everyone thrives and feels they belong-- is the focus of the VUMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion and VUSM Office for Diversity Affairs.
To explore each office’s distinct mission, click on the boxes below.