The assistant dean of multicultural affairs reports to the Dean of the School of Medicine and works closely with faculty, students, and all academic units within the SOM. The assistant dean of multicultural affairs works to create an environment of inclusion, both inside and outside of the classroom, via the design, implementation and oversight of programs, advising and dialogue initiatives that focus on enhancing the SOM Community’s understanding relating to topics including ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religion and other aspects of identity, in line with the SOM’s diversity, equity and inclusion policy.