Gary Puckrein, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
National Minority Quality Forum
“When we talk about disparities what we’re really talking about is our healthcare system not performing well and getting poor outcomes for a cohort of patients in respective of gender, race or age. We think that it’s important for the healthcare system to provide care to all populations.”
Education
Dr. Gary Puckrein is Executive Director of the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), in Washington, D.C. The NMQF strengthens efforts to use evidence-based, data-driven initiatives to eliminate premature death and preventable illness for racial and ethnic minorities and other special populations. Between 1974 and 1993, he taught and lectured at Roger Williams College, Brown University, Connecticut College, and Rutgers University. He is also the Executive Director of the Alliance of Minority Medical Associations. Dr. Puckrein created and launched Minority Health Today, which served clinicians practicing in minority communities.
