Addressing the need for a national minority health agenda
Our Story
The Association Minority Health Professions Schools, Inc. (AMHPS) was formed to provide a means by which the need for a national minority health agenda could be effectively addressed. It is comprised of twelve historically black medical, dental, pharmacy, and veterinary schools.
AMHPS, established in 1976, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educational, scientific, advocacy and charitable organization. Through programs and funding, it provides support for professional education, research and prevention programs to member institutions of the Association.
Our Mission
The Association Minority Health Professions Schools, Inc. (AMHPS) was formed to provide a means by which the need for a national minority health agenda could be effectively addressed.
Our History
Dr. Louis Sullivan, President Emeritus of Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. Walter Bowie, Dean Emeritus of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee Institute and Anthony Rachal, Executive Vice President of Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy, established the Association of Minority Health Professions Schools (AMHPS) in 1976, specifically to promote a national minority health agenda. To address this need, AMHPS began the task of quantifying the health status and health personnel needs of the minority community.