The Dr. Chenits Pettigrew, Jr. Endowed Fund for Diversity Affairs supports the programs of the Office of Diversity Affairs in the School of Medicine.
In support of the mission of the School of Medicine, the programs of the Office of Diversity Affairs ensure recruitment development, retention and graduation of underrepresented minority students by creating a welcoming student success oriented culture with a shared understanding of and a commitment to achieving, valuing, celebrating and sustaining diversity and inclusion. The PittMed culture is enabling and authentic. It is a culture where career success, satisfaction and retention are the intended outcomes.
Our programs, initiatives, investments and individual actions are designed to maximize academic and professional performance, as well as to facilitate career success. Our intention is to continue to lead the way in all facets of diversity and inclusion. Our leadership will always be considered in the full light of our history, our current institutional accomplishments and our responsibility to the future.
This endowed program fund honors Chenits Pettigrew Jr., EdD who serves as Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Prior to becoming associate dean, Dr. Pettigrew served as the assistant dean for student affairs and director of diversity programs in the Pitt medical school starting in 2006. In his roles, he has been a dedicated advocate for underrepresented students in the School of Medicine, helping many of them find resources they need to pursue their medical education.
Thank you for supporting the programs of the Office of Diversity Affairs in the School of Medicine!