Nicole Jones, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, is the junior faculty winner of the Dean’s Excellence Award in Diversity Enhancement.
Since joining faculty five years ago, Jones has shown her passion for working to improve cultural sensitivity, diversity and inclusion in the department and in the Pediatric Residency Program. She has served as a faculty advisor for the residency program’s Council on Diversity since 2013, providing guidance, advocacy and mentorship to residents. She has also been working for greater diversity in the residency program by serving on the recruitment committee and hosting applicants for the UAB URM Diversity Weekend.