About Us

The Minority Organization for Retention and Expansion (MORE) recognizes that diversity of perspectives and experience are a critical component of a vibrant learning environment. We work to foster an environment at the Yale School of Medicine that is welcoming to all. Likewise, we work to ensure that faculty, once recruited, have the resources and mentoring needed to be successful is critical for improving retention.

The Yale School of Medicine Minority Organization for Retention and Expansion (MORE) provides mentorship, sponsorship, and professional development so that all faculty can thrive. Meetings are held monthly and all are welcome. Special events for all faculty are also held throughout the academic year.

To achieve this, we focus on four core areas:

1. Mentorship and sponsorship of existing faculty
2. Recruitment of faculty with a broad range of perspectives and interests
3. Networking events to build community
4. Partnerships with the
   • YSM Dean’s Office
   • YSM Deputy Dean and Chief Diversity Officer
   • Yale University Provost’s Office
   • YSM Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
   • YSM Office of Academic and Professional Development (OAPD)
   • YSM Committee on the Status of Women in Medicine (SWIM)
   • Yale University Women Faculty Forum (WFF)
   • Yale New Haven Health, Minority Housestaff Organization
     • Provost Office for Faculty Development and Diversity

The Minority Organization for Retention and Expansion (MORE) was established for faculty by faculty in 2007.