Diversity Advisory Council
Term Expires August 31, 2020
| Cruz, Inez Ph.D., LMSW | Specialist | Family & Community, Medicine | cruzi@uthscsa.edu |
| Kitano, Mio M.D. | Asst. Professor/Clinical | Surgery | kitano@uthscsa.edu |
| Saenz, Daniel Ph.D. | Asst. Professor/Clinical | Radiation Oncology | saenzdl@uthscsa.edu |
Term Expires August 31, 2021
| McGeary, Cindy, Ph.D. | Assoc. Professor/ Clinical | Psychiatry | mcgearyc@uthscsa.edu |
| Ogburn, Kelin, M.D. | Asst. Professor/Clinical | Psychiatry | ogburnk@uthscsa.edu |
| Sakaguchi, Alan, Ph.D. | Assoc. Professor/Research | Cellular & Structural, Anatomy | sakaguchi@uthscsa.edu |
| Shapiro, Mark, Ph.D. | Professor/ Research | Cellular & Integrative, Physiology | shapirom@uthscsa.edu |
| Pozos, Joshua, M.D., M.P.H. | Specialist | Medicine | pozosj@uthscsa.edu |
| Elmi, Maryam, M.D. | Asst. Professor/ Clinical | Surgery | elmi@uthscsa.edu |
Term Expires August 31, 2022
| Baxi, Ameya, M.D. | Asst. Professor/Clinical | Radiology | baxi@uthscsa.edu |
| Bowhay-Carnes, Elizabeth, M.D. | Asst. Professor/Clinical | Medicine/HemOnc | bowhay@uthscsa.edu |
| Cantu-Cooper, Maria, M.D. | Asst. Professor/Clinical | Medicine | cantum8@uthscsa.edu |
| Gonzalez, David, Ph.D. | Asst. Professor/Clinical | Neurology | gonzalezd15@uthscsa.edu |
| Kar, Rekha, Ph.D. | Asst. Professor/Research | Cell Systems & Anatomy | karr@uthscsa.edu |
EX-Officio Member (non-voting)
| Blankmeyer, Bonnie, Ph.D. |
| Ramirez, Amelie, DrPH |
| Moreland, Chris M.D. |
Chair
Chiquita A. Collins, Ph.D.
Vice Dean for Inclusion and Diversity, Chief Diversity Officer, Office of the Dean
Charge of the Council
To advise and assist the Vice Dean for Inclusion and Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer in developing, updating and supporting policies and programs that advance diversity and inclusion related to the School of Medicine faculty, staff, students, and other trainees, and in particular regarding recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion. The Diversity Council reports through the Vice Dean for Inclusion and Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer to the Medical Faculty Assembly.
Appointment Terms
Members are appointed to a term of three year on a staggered schedule with one- third of the council completing their term of service annually. In situations where deemed necessary for efficient council functioning. The Medical Dean may extend or shorten the period of service by any council member. The Vice Dean for Inclusion and Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer serves as Chair.
Membership
Faculty members, house staff and students are appointed by the Vice Dean after consideration of interest survey responses and Medical Faculty Assembly Executive Committee recommendations.
Meeting Occurrences
Monthly – The Third Thursday of each month, with exception of June and July.