Lawerence Received Recognition for Mentoring Dedication

Dr. William W. Lawrence, Jr., medical director for the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) received the 2005 Minority Access Alumnus Role Model Award for his commitment to mentoring and advancing diversity in the medical field. His experience includes medical instruction, policy administration, research, program development, management, as well as clinical care.

As medical director for DMA, he provides clinical leadership for the medical policy section of the division, while working collaboratively with staff to develop, implement and evaluate policy and program services in the Medicaid program. Additionally, he is responsible for detailed medical review of unique clinical scenarios, and he facilitates peer-to-peer interactions with physicians serving Medicaid patients.

Dr. Lawrence received his M.D. from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, after having completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a primary care pediatrician who came to the public sector after years of service in clinical practice and academics.

Minority Access, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization that supports individuals, institutions, federal, state, and local government agencies, and various corporations to diversify campuses and work sites by improving the recruitment, retention and enhancement of minorities.

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Last Modified: October 31, 2005