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UTMB's schools are national leaders in the recruitment and
training of underrepresented minorities.
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Of about 126 academic health centers in the country, UTMB's
School of Medicine consistently ranks in the top 15 for the number of
African-American graduates.
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Of about 126 academic health centers in the country, UTMB's School of Medicine consistently ranks in the top 5 for the
recruitment, education and graduation of Hispanic students
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UTMB's schools are also among the top five nationally in
the number of health profession degrees conferred to Hispanics.
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UTMB leads the Texas academic health centers in the
recruitment and training of underrepresented minority students.
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UTMB was the first medical school in Texas to admit an
African-American student, and one of the first to graduate a
Hispanic-American physician.
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Minorities make up more than 40% of the population of
Texas. Health disparities among these populations are well documented.
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At UTMB, we are committed educating a workforce that
mirrors the diverse populations we serve. Many of the students we train will
go back to their underserved communities to address important and sometimes
unique needs.
Of UTMB's current workforce, about....
