
Diversity and Inclusion
EVMS attracts students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences to drive our collective commitment to excellence.
Why choose EVMS?
Inclusive
We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse and cohesive faculty, professional staff and student body.
Health-Equity Focus
EVMS programs integrate social determinants of health, health disparities and cultural competency content into the curriculum.
Support
Our advising and mentorship programs promote resilience and provide the individualized support needed for success.
EVMS identifies opportunities to foster greater diversity, equity and inclusion in core mission areas. Learn more in our Strategic Plan for Advancing Health Equity and Inclusion for Community and Academic Impact.
Addressing issues that matter

Unconscious bias training
How do you fight bias if you don't even know it's there? The phenomenon known as "unconscious bias" is the focus of a new institution-wide training at EVMS.

Women in leadership
When it comes to academic medicine, women are entering the field in large numbers.

A black and white issue
During the last 40 years, black male enrollment in medical schools has remained virtually unchanged nationwide. EVMS Diversity and Inclusion wants to do something about that.

Unconscious bias training
How do you fight bias if you don't even know it's there? The phenomenon known as "unconscious bias" is the focus of a new institution-wide training at EVMS.

Women in leadership
When it comes to academic medicine, women are entering the field in large numbers.

A black and white issue
During the last 40 years, black male enrollment in medical schools has remained virtually unchanged nationwide. EVMS Diversity and Inclusion wants to do something about that.

Unconscious bias training
How do you fight bias if you don't even know it's there? The phenomenon known as "unconscious bias" is the focus of a new institution-wide training at EVMS.

Women in leadership
When it comes to academic medicine, women are entering the field in large numbers.

A black and white issue
During the last 40 years, black male enrollment in medical schools has remained virtually unchanged nationwide. EVMS Diversity and Inclusion wants to do something about that.
Meet our students
At EVMS we believe that a mixture of ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds as well as vibrant life experiences are critical to a successful teaching, research and patient-care environment. Fostering an environment where all are welcomed, valued and supported to fulfill their potential is a priority at EVMS. But don't just take our word for it. Hear from people on our campus.