SUNY Downstate Exploring Health Careers Program Honored by Insight Into Diversity Magazine With Inspiring Stem Program Award
Aug 16, 2018
BROOKLYN, NY— SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's Exploring Health Careers Program received the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recognizing programs making a difference for underrepresented groups in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This recognition by the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education focuses on programs that encourage and inspire young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
"As one of the most diverse campuses in New York serving an equally diverse community, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is proud of the recognition for our work in advancing diversity and promoting equality in the future workforce," said SUNY Downstate president Wayne J. Riley, M.D. "By focusing on underrepresented students in the health professions, we are bringing more members of minority groups into the healthcare workforce and empowering them to serve the greater community."
SUNY Downstate's Exploring Health Careers program is an initiative focused on undergraduates enrolled in SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program. The six-week session introduces students to various health professions through workshops, presentations, and hands-on learning in clinics on campus and in the community.
"Our Exploring Health Careers Program has brought many students of color into the medical profession, breaking barriers for those who may not have previously considered joining the healthcare field," said Downstate Office of Diversity Education and Research Director Anika Daniels-Osaze, EdD. "Programs like these are key to creating a healthcare workforce reflective of the communities they serve."
"We know that many STEM programs are not always recognized for their success, dedication, and mentorship for underrepresented students," said INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine owner and publisher Lenore Pearlstein. "We want to honor the schools and organizations that have created programs that inspire and encourage young people who may currently be in or are interested in a future career in STEM. We are proud to honor these programs as role models to other institutions of higher education and beyond."
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's EHC Program will be featured, along with 77 other recipients, in the September 2018 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. For more information about the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award and INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, visit www.insightintodiversity.com.
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About SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn is one of four academic health centers (AMCs) in The State University of New York (SUNY) 64-campus system and the only SUNY AMC in New York City dedicated to health education, research, and patient care for the borough’s 2.7 million residents. Its flagship hospital, University Hospital at Downstate (UHD), is a teaching hospital and benefits from the expertise of Downstate’s exceptional medical school and world-class academic center research facilities. With a staff of over 800 physicians representing 53 specialties and subspecialties, Downstate offers comprehensive healthcare services to the community.
UHD provides high-risk neonatal and infant services, pediatric nephrology, and dialysis for kidney diseases and is the only kidney transplantation program in Brooklyn. Beyond its clinical expertise, Downstate houses a range of esteemed educational institutions, including its College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Health Professions, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Public Health. Downstate fosters innovation through its multifaceted biotechnology initiative, the Biotechnology Incubator and BioBAT, which support early-stage and more mature biotech companies.