Luis Manriquez, MD, Community Health Equity Director at the College of Medicine contributed to a nationwide project to promote vaccine equity. The Building Trust and Confidence Through Partnerships Grant Program, supported by the AAMC, worked to improve access to and confidence in COVID-19 and routine pediatric vaccines in communities across the U.S.
Five AAMC-member medical schools or academic health systems, including the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, worked in collaboration with public health departments, social service agencies, and faith- or community-based organizations in their communities. The partnerships helped develop educational materials for health care providers and organizations, trainings, community-focused events, and social media messaging.
The program highlights and lessons learned were presented at the National Immunization Conference in Atlanta from August 12–14, 2024.