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Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) hosted its fourth 5K Dash for Diversity on Saturday, September 23, 2023 to celebrate diversity in our communities. We came together to raise funds that support our pathway programs that encourage diverse high school students to consider a career in medicine.
These pathway enrichment programs engage high school students who are underrepresented in medicine. Through mentorship and various science, technology, and math-related activities, students learn about health care careers and how science applies to various disciplines.
Funds raised from the Dash for Diversity 5K go directly into these pathway programs.
Consider Donating to Our Pathway Programs
Winners of the 2023 Dash for Diversity 5K Fundraiser
Congratulations to the top three winners in the categories below. They received Amazon gift cards in the amounts of $100 for first place, $50 for second place, and $30 for third place.
Student (Male) |
Student (Female) |
Non-Student Male |
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1st Alan Patrus (NSU MD) 2nd Skendi Lile (NSU MD) 3rd Alec Reeber (NSU MD) |
1st Iman Fakhoury (NSU MD) 2nd Regan Smith ( NSU OT) 3rd McKenzie Barcey (NSU OT) |
1st Donald Pritchett (NSU MD) 2nd Shane Skibba (FAU SOM) 3rd Ben Stroka (University of Maryland, College Park) |
Thank You to Our Sponsors
NSU MD Diversity Mission and Goal
NSU MD is committed to serving Florida, the United States, and the world by educating physician leaders who will fundamentally transform healthcare research, health care practices, and health care delivery systems to meet the needs of patients, families, and society. We believe that an atmosphere where differences are valued leads to the training of a culturally competent health care workforce qualified to meet the needs of the diverse populations of Florida and enhances the development of professionalism in students.
Diversity Pathway and Outreach Programs
NSU MD faculty, staff, and students engage with high school and college students through a wide range of programs.
Pathway Programs – High school students learn about careers in medicine and how to build academic requirements for medical school.
Outreach Programs – Through a variety of events and celebrations, NSU MD engages with the community to attract the next generation of students to the field of medicine.
Consider Donating to Our Pathway Programs
NSU MD and Diversity
Are you interested in supporting other diversity programs in our college?
We have ongoing activities that need support and funding. These include LGBTQ cultural competency training, gender equity programming, and bias and racial equity training. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact:
Arkene Levy Johnston, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Community Engagement, Equity, and Belonging
Professor of Medical Education
(954) 262-4158
alevy1@nova.edu