Funding to address physician diversity in New York

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians.

“Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare needs to be more diverse. And I think one of the important things to note is that we do see better health outcomes when people feel a connection to your health care provider.”

Following the announcement, the group took a tour of SUNY Upstate Medical University’s simulation center.

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