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Diversity

A Legacy of Equity

At Albert Einstein College of Medicine, we value all people and perspectives that make us unique and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture. When scientist and humanitarian Albert Einstein agreed to lend his name to our medical school in the 1950s, he specified that we “welcome students from all creeds and races.” As an institution founded on this principle of inclusivity, we continue to seek to expand our legacy of equity, belonging, and social justice for all. 
 
Albert Einstein College of Medicine provides a safe, inclusive, and just environment for M.D. students, graduate students in the biomedical sciences, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff that is rooted in social justice and health equity. Explore our diversity enhancement initiatives and learn more about opportunities that foster a diverse and inclusive experience at Einstein.

Dr. Lynne Holden

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Initiatives to Support Underrepresented Students at Einstein

Lynne Holden, M.D., senior associate dean for diversity and inclusion at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, explains how Einstein supports diverse students throughout their medical school journey.

About Diversity at Einstein

Einstein has developed a strategic plan for achieving our vision of an inclusive culture of medicine, positioned to lead the fight for health equity and to engage stakeholders across the institution to collaborate on sustainable change in the Bronx and beyond.

A medical student examines a patient at Williamsbridge Family Practice Center in the Bronx

Diversity Pathway Programs

We connect students who are part of historically underrepresented groups with mentors in healthcare and the sciences.

High school students participate in the Einstein Enrichment Program

Einstein Enrichment Program

We offer middle- and high-school students opportunities to excel in the sciences and gain early exposure to careers in medicine.

Diversity Enrichment Programs

Diversity Grants

Einstein’s office of grant support assists with applying for grants to recruit and retain diverse education and research teams.

Diversity Grants

Student Affinity Groups

Einstein’s many student-run affinity groups build community among students of similar backgrounds, experiences, and social identities.

Student Affinity Groups

LGBTQ+ Safe Zone

Einstein Safe Zone allies create a safe and supportive campus environment for our LGBTQ+ community. 

LGBTQ+ Safe Zone

Annual Diversity Events

Einstein hosts annual events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Service Challenge and Diversity Week, to highlight the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and medicine.

Annual Diversity Events

Diversity and Inclusion Spotlight Newsletter

Receive updates about events, Einstein students in the community, research, awards, and highlights.

Contact Us

Office of Diversity Enhancement

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

1300 Morris Park Ave. *break
Belfer Building, Room 105 *break
Bronx, NY 10461

diversity.enhancement@einsteinmed.edu

718-430-3091

Office Hours

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday