Glenn Flores

Glenn Flores, MD, FAAP is a prominent figure in pediatric medicine and health equity. He currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Senior Associate Dean of Child Health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.12 Dr. Flores also holds the George E. Batchelor Endowed Chair in Child Health.2

Career Highlights

Dr. Flores is renowned for his dedication to advancing health equity in pediatrics. He is the first Miller School pediatric chair with an underrepresented in medicine (URiM) background.1 His work has significantly impacted Miami's diverse community through research, clinical care, teaching, advocacy, and national workforce initiatives.1

Research and Expertise

Dr. Flores is considered a national expert on health equity, particularly focusing on:

• Disparities in healthcare
• Language barriers in health care
• Cultural competency in pediatrics

His peer-reviewed articles have been cited nearly 20,000 times, highlighting his significant contributions to the field.1

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Flores has received several prestigious awards for his work:

• The 2024 David G. Nichols Health Equity Award from the American Pediatric Society1
• The Reinhardt Distinguished Career Award from AcademyHealth, being the first underrepresented minority recipient in the award's 39-year history2

Leadership and Initiatives

Under Dr. Flores' leadership, the Department of Pediatrics at the Miller School has made significant strides in diversity:

• 18 division chiefs are underrepresented minorities
• 39% of division chiefs are women
• 17% of division chiefs are LGBTQIA+
• 48% of the department's faculty are underrepresented minorities
• 72% of the department's faculty are women2

Dr. Flores also founded and directs the Research in Academic Initiative on Diversity (RAPID) program, which promotes the careers of underrepresented minority early investigators.1