October 22, 2021
The University of Rochester Medical Center is made up of many parts, all devoted to providing highly advanced medical care. Our Mission of “Ever Better” means we improve the well-being of patients and communities by delivering innovative, compassionate, patient and family-centered healthcare, enriched by education, science and technology. Our Vision is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment that guides and transforms our approaches to healthcare, education, research and community partnerships.
In support of our Vision, the University of Rochester Medical Center is seeking a Dean’s Professor in Health Equity Research, to act as Director and Founder of the newly established Office of Health Equity Research (OHER)
The mission of the Office for Health Equity Research (OHER) is to promote understanding of the roots and factors that create health disparities and the burden experienced by excluded groups, and to support, coordinate, and expand innovative health equity research across URMC and beyond. The first Director of OHER will have the freedom to build this program, advancing translational innovation and discoveries to eliminate health disparities.
The OHER will provide a central hub for health equity research excellence across the URMC, supporting trainees, faculty, and departments by identifying and defining critical areas for research. The Director will also work with University leadership to lead transformative initiatives in Health Equity Research across the broader UR enterprise.