Health Equity

Advancing health equity through education, service, and research.

We prepare students to address real-world disparities with data, empathy, and culturally responsive care. We embed health equity into every aspect of education, including curriculum, community partnerships, research, and clinicals, which prepares our graduates to lead efforts in improving outcomes for all. Health equity is the heart of our mission: delivering fair, human-centered, and expert care to every person, in every setting.

Evidenced-based and Equitable

Students learn to recognize differences in health outcomes, understand factors that influence care, and make decisions that expand access and improve impact.

3500+

Students and Staff taking our signature Health Equity course

Through community-based clinical placements, interprofessional teamwork, and data-informed approaches to improving outcomes, our students learn how to put equity into practice every day.
Our dedication to health equity permeates our curriculum, fostering a supportive learning environment for all. Our signature community excellence course, What’s the IHP’s Role in Health Equity? is a foundational class students learn from and is scaffolded throughout their education.
Consistently, we've been recognized for our health equity commitment, achieving recognition from Insight into Academia with their Health Professions Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award.