Access & OpportunitieS EMPOWERING LIVES, FOSTERING UNITY: THE UF HEALTH CANCER CENTER CHAMPIONS BROADENING ACCESS, IMPROVING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROMOTING A WELCOMING COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

The UF Health Cancer Center recognizes that broadening participation and improving opportunities for all in the health care workforce is a key step in ameliorating cancer health disparities. We understand that the unique challenges of our catchment area, primarily stemming from geographic, educational, and ﬁnancial barriers to prevention and care, necessitate a compassionate cancer workforce with the scientific skills and cultural sensitivity to promote health equity. To achieve this, we are committed to educating, training, and recruiting the next generation of cancer researchers. We also aim to identify and address barriers to successful retention and promotion, building a workforce with the scientific capabilities, leadership skills, and cultural competency to address the cancer burden in our catchment area and beyond.

Our plan focuses on implementING innovative programming that:

Broadens access and improves opportunities to engage in the cancer research workforce

Improves opportunities to lead and develop well-prepared cancer research leaders

Champions a welcoming community

our aims

Aim 1

Broaden participation in the cancer research workforce, community, and advisory boards through education, training, and mentoring

aim 2

Recruit, mentor, and support groups of scholars through professional development, aiming to cultivate the next generation of leaders within the Cancer Center and the broader cancer research community

aim 3

Leverage and strengthen institutional infrastructure and resources to ensure the success of the cancer research workforce and leadership

aim 4

Develop evaluation processes and metrics to ensure continuous improvement in institutional culture