Supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship and Social Justice (IDEAS) for the Department of Medicine
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship and Social Justice (IDEAS) are core values of the Department of Medicine and the School of Medicine. IDEAS seeks to promote and support these values within the department and beyond.
Initiatives Spotlight
IDEAS at DOM works to be fully inclusive; to recognize, educate and celebrate our diversity and to foster an environment where everyone can attain their full potential. By developing, supporting, and sustaining this approach, we embrace the pathway for health equity among all.
Angela Brown, MD
Department of Medicine Vice Chair for Health Equity
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Minority Health Month – Diversity Month
April celebrates both Diversity Month and National Minority Health Month, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the diversity of the world around us while also addressing the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in racial and ethnic minority groups. Diversity Month acknowledges and embraces the diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities that make up […]
Autism Acceptance – World Autism Awareness Day
Autism Acceptance Month takes place in April each year and is a time dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding, and celebrating the diversity of people on the autism spectrum. The history of Autism Acceptance Month can be traced back to Autism Awareness Month, which was first designated in the 1970s to increase public knowledge about autism. […]
