Dr. Rodríguez leads the office for Health Sciences Workforce Excellence at the University of Utah, overseeing four kindergarten to grade 12 and undergraduate pathway programs designed to create a culturally competent and empathetic health workforce. These initiatives, such as the Saturday Academy and Health Professions Academy, aim to engage students from underrepresented backgrounds in health sciences through experiential learning and mentorship. In addition to his administrative duties, Dr. Rodríguez mentors junior faculty and serves as a primary care provider at the Redwood Health Center, where he is also associate medical director. His dedication to underserved communities, especially Hispanic and Latino populations, extends beyond the university as he regularly provides medical information through Spanish-language media, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. A recognized scholar, his research on health disparities and representation in medicine has been widely published, and he continues to advocate for equitable healthcare access and education.
