Diversity Advisory Committee

The UK College of Medicine believes that its educational, research and clinical missions are enriched by a community of people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. The College is therefore committed to fostering an environment in which a diverse community of students, faculty and staff flourish.

Definition of Diversity: the recognition and respect of all differences that exist in individuals with respect to gender, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, physical characteristics, sexual orientation and disability. (Web site of the Montgomery County, Md. Diversity Council)

Current Members: Back row, left to right: Kairise Conwell; Andres Chang; Owoicho Adogwa; Carol Elam, Ed.D.; Mehyar Mehrizi; John R. Yannelli, Ph.D.; Bonnie Mitchell, M.D.; Dexter Speck, Ph.D.; Dean Jay Perman, M.D.; Zelneva Frye; D. Kay Clawson, M.D.; Anita Fernander, Ph.D.; Kara Kennedy, D.O.; Shabani Kanungo, M.D.; Halide Tuna; Elsie Stines, M.S.,CRNP. Not photographed: Hanad Duale, Ph.D.; William Lester; Sergio Melgar; Pooja Talauliker; and Zachary D. Threlkeld