Pierre W. Banks, EdD

Dr. Pierre W. Banks serves as the Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs at the University of Northern Colorado College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he leads admissions strategy and oversees student affairs programming including financial aid, career advising, wellness, and residency preparation.

With over 12 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Banks has held key leadership roles in both undergraduate and medical education. He previously served as Assistant Dean of Admissions and Recruitment and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine. His academic work focused on health equity, implicit bias, and multiculturalism within core medical school curricula. Dr. Banks has also held roles in student success and advising at the University of Houston-Downtown, Galveston College, and JSSOM.

A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Banks holds a BA from Central Michigan University, an MEd from Grand Valley State University, and an EdD in Leadership Studies from Bowling Green State University. He was honored with the 2024 Transformational Leadership Award by the Texas Health Education Service and is deeply committed to expanding access to care and advancing equity through osteopathic medical education.

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communication | Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Master of Education, College Student Affairs Leadership | Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Doctor of Education, Leadership Studies | Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Texas Health Education Service Executive Consultant

AAMC Promising Practices for Admissions

AAMC Group on Student Affairs/Admissions

Council of Osteopathic Medical Admissions Officers, AACOM Council on Student Affairs, Acuity

Guler, B., Banks, P. W., Ganter, B., Wondra, T., Perez, N., Levine, R. (in review). Proactive identification and intervention: A predictive algorithm and support Program to improve academic success in undergraduate medical students [Manuscript submitted for publication].

Robb, C., Banks, P. W., Copeland, H. L., MacIntosh, A., Ivan, R., Moskowitz, J. B., Reiter, H., & Sitarenios, G. (in review). Examining the predictive validity of an open-response situational judgement test with typed-response and video-response items [Manuscript submitted for publication].

Banks PW, Hagedorn II JC, Soybel A, Coleman DM, Rivera G, Bhardwaj N. Multiple Mini Interviews vs Traditional Interviews: Assessing Reliability and Equity in Medical School Admissions [Response to Letter]. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2025;16:605-606 https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S533347

Banks PW, Hagedorn II JC, Soybel A, Coleman D, Rivera G, Bhardwaj N. Multiple Mini Interviews vs. Traditional Interviews: Investigating Racial and Socioeconomic Differences in Interview Processes. Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 2025; 16; p.157-163; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S480717

Abron, G., Banks, P., Thomas, W., & Perry, C. (2024, November). Mission possible: Using place-based holistic practices to diversify the physician workforce. [Conference presentation]. AAMC Learn, Serve, Lead National Meeting. Atlanta, GA.

Banks, P., Ganter, B., & Levine, R., (2024, November). Creating an effective at-risk identification and support system [Abstract presentation]. AAMC Learn, Serve, Lead National Meeting. Atlanta, GA.

Shader, M., Banks, P., Perry, Y., & Hurtado, J. M. (2024, April). Putting guidance into action: Implementing holistic review considerations through data analysis and reflection [Conference presentation]. AAMC Group on Student Affairs, Careers in Medicine, Organization of Student Representatives National Meeting. San Francisco, CA.

Banks, P., Ganter, B., & Levine, R., (2024, April). Creating an effective at-risk identification and support system [Poster Presentation]. AAMC Group on Student Affairs, Careers in Medicine, Organization of Student Representatives National Meeting. San Francisco, CA.

Banks, P., Ganter, B., & Levine, R., (2024, April). Creating an effective at-risk identification and support system [Conference presentation]. UT System Innovations in Health Science Education. Austin, TX.

Robb, C., Banks, P., Copeland, L., MacIntosh, A., & Dore, K. (2024, February). Predictive validity of an SJT, Casper, with both typed and video responses [Conference presentation]. Ottawa 2024: Assessment Near and Far, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Banks, P. (2023, March). MMI vs. traditional: Investigating efficacy of student interview process [Conference presentation]. AAMC Central and South Region Group on Student Affairs, Careers in Medicine, Organization of Student Representatives Regional Meeting. Kanas City, MO.

Banks, P. (2023, March). Opportunity to heal: Addressing microaggressions in health education. [Conference presentation]. UT System Innovations in Health Science Education, Virtual Meeting.

Banks, P. & Levine, R., (2022, June). Thriving in unchartered territory: Strategies for a successful MMI implementation [Conference presentation]. Altus Admissions International Summit. Virtual Meeting.

Pérez Raifaisen, N., Levine, R., & Banks, P. (2022, April). Senior advisors-a personalized connection to student affairs [Poster Presentation]. AAMC Group on Student Affairs, Careers in Medicine, Organization of Student Representatives National Meeting. Denver, CO.

Efejuku, T., & Banks, P. (2022, February). Teaching the history of experimentation, medical abuse and malpractice against marginalized communities [Poster Presentation]. University of Southern California Innovations in Medical Education Conference. Virtual Meeting.

Banks, P., Kutac, J., Hart, R., Permar, R., & Martinez, A. (2021, November). Engaging learners in meaningful discussions on implicit bias

Transformational Leadership in Health Education, Texas Health Education Service [March 2025]

Teaching Excellence Recognition, UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine, [May 2024]

Freeman Endowment Fund Recipient, UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine, [November 2021]

Collaboration Award, Bowling Green State University, Office of Residence Life [May 2014]