Mentoring – an Evidence-based Strategy to Increase the Number of Students and Faculty from Racial and Ethnic Groups Underrepresented in Maternal and Child Health Training Programs

The Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s Division of MCH Workforce Development has identified a significant diversity gap in maternal and child health training programs, where students and faculty from racial and ethnic groups other than Non-Hispanic white remain underrepresented. To address this challenge, the National Center for Cultural Competence conducted a comprehensive project exploring mentoring as an evidence-based strategy to increase diversity within MCH programs. The initiative involved convening an expert advisory group, conducting literature reviews and listening sessions with underrepresented students and faculty, and developing multiple resources including research summaries, program listings, and personal narratives that demonstrate how effective mentoring can support and retain diverse talent in the maternal and child health workforce.

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