title: Improving Diversity in the Health Professions.
abstract: The health professional workforce of North Carolina does not reflect the rich diversity of the state's population, and the underrepresentation of various demographic groups in health care may affect the health outcomes of the state's citizens. There are opportunities for educational institutions to partner with others, share successful strategies, and implement measures to promote diversity among health professionals.
authors.affiliation: dean and professor, School of Health Sciences, Winston-Salem State University; cofounder, North Carolina Alliance for Health Professions Diversity, Winston-Salem, North Carolina pvalentine@wssu.edu.
authors.forename: Peggy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Valentine
authors.affiliation: associate director, North Carolina Area Health Education Centers, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; cofounder, North Carolina Alliance for Health Professions Diversity, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wynn
authors.affiliation: former graduate assistant, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
authors.forename: Darius
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McLean
mesh_terms: D054521:Cultural Competency; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D065246:Culturally Competent Care / Q000208:ethnology / Q000458:organization & administration; D000069576:Health Equity / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D006281:Health Occupations / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009657:North Carolina; D058996:Quality Improvement