On August 1, 1993, Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee made history by becoming the first Black woman to serve as the dean of a U.S. medical school when she assumed the role at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio.
Dr. Ross-Lee is a family physician, medical educator, and former Naval officer, with a distinguished career advocating for osteopathic medicine and diversity in healthcare. Her leadership has paved the way for many aspiring physicians, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.
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