Dr. Vivian W. Pinn, Founding Director, Office of Research on Women’s Health at the NIH, Addresses Graduates of Ross University School of Medicine

MIRAMAR, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) today celebrated its
commencement ceremony at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, and
recognized 789 graduates, who join RUSM alumni practicing medicine in
all 50 U.S. states and globally.

Vivian W. Pinn, M.D., was the keynote speaker. She was the inaugural
full-time director of the Office of Research on Women’s Health at the
National Institutes of Health (NIH) beginning in 1991 and associate
director of NIH for Women’s Health Research from 1994 until her
retirement in 2011.

“We are honored to have such a distinguished physician, scientist and
researcher as our commencement speaker,” said William F. Owen, Jr.,
M.D., FACP, dean and chancellor of RUSM. “Over the course of her long
career, Dr. Pinn has consistently led the advancement of women’s health
research, as well as developed career pathways and opportunities for
women in medicine and science. Her own journey through the segregated
schools of Lynchburg, Virginia, to earning her M.D. as the only woman
and minority in her class at the University of Virginia School of
Medicine, to becoming a world-renowned biomedical researcher is truly
inspirational. She is an example to our graduates about the many
opportunities that lie ahead.”

Dr. Pinn led the implementation of NIH’s research inclusion policies and
developed the national strategic plan for women’s health research. She
established many new research funding initiatives and career development
programs in collaboration with the NIH Institutes and Centers. During
that time, she also established the NIH Committee on Women in Biomedical
Careers with the NIH Director. Following her retirement, Dr. Pinn was
named as a senior scientist emerita at the NIH Fogarty International
Center.

“I welcomed the opportunity to be the keynote speaker for Ross
University School of Medicine, and to address this diverse group of
future physician leaders,” said Dr. Pinn. “RUSM has a strong record of
quality academics and over 14,000 alumni who serve their patients and
communities with passion and commitment.”

Dr. Pinn has held leadership positions in many professional
organizations, including as the 88th president of the National Medical
Association (NMA) and is currently chair of the NMA Past Presidents
Council. She serves on the Board of Trustees/Advisors of Thomas
Jefferson University, the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson, and
Tufts University School of Medicine. She is also a fellow of the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences and was elected to the National
Academy of Medicine in 1995.

About Ross University School of Medicine

Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) is an institution of Adtalem
Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered
in the United States. Founded in 1978 and located in Barbados, RUSM has
more than 14,000 alumni and is committed to educating a diverse group of
skilled physicians. RUSM is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation
Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions
(CAAM-HP). For more information, please visit medical.rossu.edu
and follow RUSM on Twitter (@RossMedSchool),
Instagram (@rossmedschool)
and Facebook (@RossMedSchool).

About Adtalem Global Education

The purpose of Adtalem Global Education is to empower students to
achieve their goals, find success, and make inspiring contributions to
our global community. Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE; member
S&P MidCap 400 Index) is a leading global education provider and the
parent organization of Adtalem Educacional do Brasil (IBMEC, Damásio and
Wyden institutions), American University of the Caribbean School of
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