Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Diversity Matters Podcasts

Dr. Marc Nivet, Ed.D. (Chief Diversity Officer, Association of American Medical Colleges) and Dr. W. David Brunson, DDS (Associate Director, Center for Equity and Diversity, American Dental Education Association) speak with RWJF Human Capital Team consultant Jacinta Gauda about the history, theory, and practice of Holistic Review. Holistic Review is a flexible way of looking at an applicant's capabilities, a method of assessing the whole person and how he or she might contribute value as a medical student and future physician."

Gerri Spilka, New Connections National Program Director, and Dr. Edith Arrington, Deputy Director, speak with RWJF Human Capital Team Consultant Jacinta Gauda on "Bringing new voices and perspectives to the research agenda."

Dr. Christine Bachrach, National Program Co-Director, and Gerard Lebeda, Deputy Director, of the RWJF Health and Society Scholars program, speak with RWJF Human Capital Team Consultant Jacinta Gauda on "Virtual Access to Technical Assistance; Increasing the Number of Successful Applications to Scholars and Fellows Programs."

Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell, of RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholars program, speaks with RWJF Human Capital Team Consultant Jacinta Gauda on "The importance of developing the recruitment pipeline, early-on connections with academic deans, and making good use of advisory council and alumni networks."

In this brief statement, Dr. Peréz describes the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's commitment to diversity in all of its dimensions, and the importance of diversity in delivering high quality healthcare to all Americans.