Will Ross, MD, MPH, the Associate Dean for Diversity and the Alumni Endowed Professor of Medicine at WashU, has been honored with the 2024 Louis W. Sullivan, MD, Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
This prestigious award recognizes medical leaders dedicated to diversifying the health-care workforce. For nearly three decades, Dr. Ross, a nephrologist and public health epidemiologist, has devoted his career to eliminating health-care disparities in the U.S. and abroad, and to increasing diversity among medical students, residents, and faculty.
Dr. Ross has been a key figure in creating forward-thinking medical school pipeline programs aimed at supporting students from underserved neighborhoods in St. Louis who wish to pursue careers in the health-care industry. One standout initiative is the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, a four-year public magnet high school program that focuses on science and math, attracting students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in medicine. In 2023, Ross received the Frankie Freeman Inspirational Award, sponsored by the St. Louis County Library, and was named the 2022 Person of the year by The St. Louis American newspaper, which is considered the leading, most-trusted voice of the area’s African-American community. More here.
“I am humbled by this award! I want to thank Dr. Humphreys and my renal colleagues for all the support you have shown me as I strive to promote health equity.”
Will Ross
The 2024 AAMC Awards recognize individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to medical education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. The awards cover various categories, including the Louis W. Sullivan, MD, Award, Special Recognition Award, Champion of Academic Medicine Award, and Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Awards.
See all of the award winners here.
The awards will be presented at the fourth annual virtual AAMC Awards Recognition Event on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 4:00-5:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.
Discover more about Dr. Will Ross’s many accomplishments in our WashU Nephrology News articles:
- Will Ross to Receive Frankie Freeman Inspirational Award
- Special Medical Grand Rounds Welcomes Lecturer Robert Hoover and Celebrates Will Ross’ Career with Portrait
- Nephrologist Will Ross Inducted into Society of Academic Continuing Medical Education’s Academy of Fellows
- Nephrologist Will Ross Honored as Alumni Endowed Professor of Medicine
- Dr. Will Ross Encourages Communities to Embrace COVID-19 Vaccine via YouTube
- Dr. Will Ross Serves on St Louis Zoo Commission
- Nephrologist Will Ross Serves as Principal Officer for Community Partnerships
- Drs. Yau, Cheng, Goldberg, Kao and Ross to be Honored at Distinguished Service Teaching Award Ceremony
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