Welcome to NCAHPD
The NC Alliance for Health Professions Diversity (NCAHPD) is an organization of faculty, administrators and students of health schools, health organizations and related institutions committed to enhancing diversity. The organization serves as a clearing house for best practices in promoting health professions diversity in North Carolina.
About UsOur MissionThe NCAHPD is comprised of health schools, health organizations and related institutions throughout North Carolina.
Our Services
We provide a directory of programs that work in increasing diversity and a roster of mentors that may be contacted by those interested in pursuing a health career and require assistance. The organization holds biannual conferences where partners and invited speakers present strategies on diversifying the health professions workforce.
Our Goals
To Improve Access to Health Care
To improve access to health care and optimize outcomes for diverse and underserved populations
To Increase Retention
To increase retention of health professions students
To Serve as a Central Hub
To serve as a central hub/depository/clearinghouse on pipeline programs to increase underrepresented/diverse populations
To Improve Communication
To Improve communication and harmonize efforts related to pipeline programs dedicated to serving underserved communities
To Increase Diversity
To increase ethnic and cultural diversity in the workplace
To Increase Diversity Awareness
To increase awareness of the need for a diverse workforce
We aim to Improve access to health care and optimize outcomes for diverse and underserved populations
