Today’s public health challenges are complex, with many biological, environmental, and social contributors.1-4 One of the most intractable public health issues is the racial/ethnic disparity in health outcomes.5,6 To address racial/ethnic disparities in health outcomes, it is important to have a racially and ethnically diverse workforce that is capable of addressing such public health issues.5,7-9 Given its social justice focus, the public heath discipline can be an attractive career path,...