Cheryl Brewster

Dr. Cheryl Brewster is a Professor in the Department of Bioethics, Humanism, and Policy Leadership at Roseman University Health Sciences' College of Medicine (RUCOM). As Senior Executive Dean for Access, Opportunity, and Collaboration, she leads initiatives to ensure institutional equity and increase BIPOC student representation in medical education. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive program design, chronic disease prevention, and addressing social determinants of health in underserved populations.

Education

• EdD – Health Behavior and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
• MA – Counseling, Clark Atlanta University
• BA – Psychology, University of Maryland College Park

Research & Teaching

• Focus areas: Health disparities, LGBTQ+ health, community-based participatory research
• Teaching: Social determinants of health, health equity, program evaluation

Service Contributions

• Board of Directors, Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians (2012–Present)
• AAMC SJT Review Committee Member (2020–Present)
• Leadership Las Vegas (2021–2022)
• Review Board, Academic Medicine Journal (2012–Present)

Publications Her peer-reviewed work spans oncology education equity, LGBTQ+ healthcare mentorship, and community-based research in underserved populations, demonstrating a commitment to actionable interdisciplinary solutions.