The Minority Recruitment & Retention Committee (MRRC) is a resource for medical students, trainees, and faculty from under-represented racial and ethnic groups to receive support and empowerment to learn, train and practice in an inclusive environment.
The MRRC is comprised of faculty, fellows, trainees, and medical students who work closely with the Vice Chair for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Department's trainee selection committee to provide the following:
Academic Support
- We work to ensure that URiM groups have access to equitable opportunities and resources within the institution, promoting an inclusive academic environment.
- We sponsor outstanding minority visiting faculty lectureships for the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds in honor of Dr. George Phillips, Jr., Dr. Michelle Winn and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- We serve as faculty advisors for the Kimberley Evans Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Senior Development Elective
Mentoring & Leadership Development
- We provide the following career mentoring and professional development seminars for faculty and trainees from URiM groups
- MRRC Spring Professional Development Series
- AAMC career development seminars
- MRRC Career Day (Noon Conference)
- Mid-Career Minority Faculty Leadership Seminar
- GME Week for trainees, residents, and fellows
Community & Belonging
- We create spaces and host social several events throughout the academic year for URiM to connect, share experiences and build a sense of belonging within the academic community.
- We sponsor trainees to attend prestigious national conferences such as the Annual Minority Education Conference (AMEC), the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) National Conference and the NEXUS Summit. These opportunities allow trainees to immerse themselves in enriching environments where they can connect with experienced professionals and build lasting connections that support their growth and success in the medical field.
Leadership
David Ortiz-Melo, MD
o Co-Chair, Minority Recruitment and Retention Committee
o Associate Vice Chair, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
o Co-Chair, Minority Recruitment and Retention Committee
o Associate Vice Chair, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Omobonike Oloruntoba Sanders, MD
o Co-Chair, Minority Recruitment and Retention Committee
o Associate Vice Chair, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
o MRRC Trainee Liaison
o Co-Chair, Minority Recruitment and Retention Committee
o Associate Vice Chair, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
o MRRC Trainee Liaison
Contact Information
Office: Duke University Hospital
Campus mail: Box 3703
Phone: 919-681-6386