Mission

The organization’s mission is to advance knowledge and scholarly inquiry related to education in health sciences for the underrepresented groups, and to promote the use of research and service to improve their education and healthcare opportunities.

As a research and service organization, AUHS Foundation is recognized and respected for its commitment to the underrepresented, its collaborative approach, and the values of diversity with which it pursues its mission.

The organization focuses on research and service projects on educational and healthcare policies and interventions which help improve education and healthcare opportunities for underrepresented populations from medically-underserved communities, with a high percentage of the homeless, the youth, and groups from low socio-economic backgrounds.