Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity is a foundational core value for St. George’s University and we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all races, cultures, creeds, and gender identities.
We are further committed to the truth that a culturally diverse faculty and student body is essential for teaching, learning, research, and service, and the educational environment is enhanced and enriched by a true blend of voices from across all cultures.
The University is committed not only to the recruitment of students and faculty from many cultures and countries, but also to developing initiatives and activities designed to create a nurturing atmosphere of civility and celebration of the differences. We encourage inclusion of all members of the SGU community in both academic and non-academic activities.
Diversity Is In The University’s Core DNA
This has been a time of reflection for many of us. Recent events, including the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, have prompted important, enriching discussions internally and on a wider scale surrounding discrimination and racial inequality. We are all considering measures that we can take as people and as a society to address longstanding legacies of discrimination and make the world a better place for all, especially in black and other minority communities.
SGU is a global community of all races, colors, creeds, religions, and nationalities, and this diversity is at the very foundation of our and our students’ success. Our students and graduates are taking these values with them to serve the health and welfare of our community members in need.
We are proud of our heritage as a strong champion for the non-traditional medical school student, and have team members around the world continuing to work to enhance the student experience in this regard.
As Chancellor Modica stated in his commencement address, diversity is in the University’s “core DNA,” and we continue that legacy by embracing individuals whose cultural backgrounds strengthen not only our school, but also the communities they serve around the world.
Read the full letter on diversity from Richard Liebowitz, SGU Vice Chancellor.
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity is a foundational core value for St. George’s University and we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all races, cultures, creeds, and gender identities.
We are further committed to the truth that a culturally diverse faculty and student body is essential for teaching, learning, research, and service, and the educational environment is enhanced and enriched by a true blend of voices from across all cultures.
The University is committed not only to the recruitment of students and faculty from many cultures and countries, but also to developing initiatives and activities designed to create a nurturing atmosphere of civility and celebration of the differences. We encourage inclusion of all members of the SGU community in both academic and non-academic activities.
Diversity Is In The University’s Core DNA
This has been a time of reflection for many of us. Recent events, including the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, have prompted important, enriching discussions internally and on a wider scale surrounding discrimination and racial inequality. We are all considering measures that we can take as people and as a society to address longstanding legacies of discrimination and make the world a better place for all, especially in black and other minority communities.
SGU is a global community of all races, colors, creeds, religions, and nationalities, and this diversity is at the very foundation of our and our students’ success. Our students and graduates are taking these values with them to serve the health and welfare of our community members in need.
We are proud of our heritage as a strong champion for the non-traditional medical school student, and have team members around the world continuing to work to enhance the student experience in this regard.
As Chancellor Modica stated in his commencement address, diversity is in the University’s “core DNA,” and we continue that legacy by embracing individuals whose cultural backgrounds strengthen not only our school, but also the communities they serve around the world.
Read the full letter on diversity from Richard Liebowitz, SGU Vice Chancellor.
A Commitment to Diversity in Medicine
Greater diversity within the U.S. physician workforce is crucial to boosting health outcomes and access to care. To align our nation’s doctors with our nation’s patients, we must ensure that more non-traditional students have the opportunity to pursue careers in medicine.
There’s a significant need for “more robust policies and programs to create a physician workforce that is demographically representative of the U.S. population.”1
International medical schools are well-suited to heed that call. They have a history of training physicians from a range of diverse backgrounds, many of whom are U.S. citizens who choose to go abroad for their degrees.
Read the full article on A Commitment to Diversity in Medicine from G. Richard Olds, SGU President.
Diversity at St. George’s University
School of Medicine
Dorian Alexander, MD ’10
Emergency Medicine
Born in Trinidad and Tobago
Range Of The Black Man
In the wake of recent events, the SGU community came together in many ways to express solidarity and understanding. One of the more poignant moments was captured in this video created by a group of students in the School of Medicine. They designed the video to show that black men are dynamic and not limited to the societal perceptions placed upon them. The power to surpass all barriers and realize their true potential for greatness. It is a call to action.