​Office of Access, Equity, & Inclusion

The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine believes that we have a responsibility to support everyone in our community. We seek talent from all human communities and to lower barriers so that all groups can succeed. It is the responsibility of all health care providers, and particularly ours, as a leading dental school, to be allies against prejudice within and beyond our community. We realize our mission by taking concrete steps to welcome, support, and uplift all members in our college. We believe that such actions strengthen our college and allow us to have the most impact as educators, clinicians, and researchers and to bring the rewards of those efforts to the largest number of people.

The College of Dental Medicine welcomes students and faculty from all backgrounds, ethnicities and circumstances with the conviction that diversity creates a vibrant and exciting learning environment. It is part of our mission to promote a climate for multiculturalism and inclusion within our community for students, faculty, staff, and patients.