MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only college in New England to be recognized by Insight into Diversity magazine for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The Boston graduate school has received the 2021 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. 

It is the fifth consecutive year the MGH Institute has received the award, which recognizes medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, nursing, and allied health schools. 

“During these very challenging times in our country, the MGH Institute continues to work to foster a welcoming and inclusive campus where all of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni feel valued and supported,” said MGH Institute President Paula Milone-Nuzzo. “The actions that evolve from this commitment makes us stronger as an institution and helps us prepare health care professionals to effectively care for the nation’s increasingly diverse population.” 

Kimberly Truong, the Institute’s chief equity officer, said the Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) guides the school in realizing its goal of being a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization. “The world needs exemplary leadership to advance care for a diverse society who are able to engage in equitable and anti-oppressive practices. That’s a cornerstone of the Institute’s mission,” said Dr. Truong.

According to publisher Lenore Pearlstein, the magazine’s process consists of a comprehensive and rigorous application that includes questions relating to the recruitment and retention of students and employees — and best practices for both — continued leadership support for diversity and other aspects of campus diversity and inclusion.

The MGH Institute will be featured with the other 50 recognized colleges in the magazine’s December edition.