Supporting IDEAS for the Department of Medicine

IDEAS at the Department of Medicine and the School of Medicine focuses on promoting and supporting key values that foster a respectful and fair environment for everyone. These principles guide our efforts within the department and extend to the wider community.

Initiatives Spotlight

IDEAS at DOM aims to acknowledge, educate about, and celebrate everyone, and to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. The pursuit of health integrity for all is supported by nurturing and maintaining this commitment.

Angela Brown, MD
Department of Medicine, Vice Chair for Community Health

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Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May marks the annual celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States. In 1978 Congress proclaimed the first week of May as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week.” Future Presidents continued this annual proclamation until 1992 when Congress and President George H.W. Bush signed a law designating the month of May to celebrate […]
Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is an annual celebration in the United States during May. It recognizes and honors the contributions of Jewish Americans to the country’s history, culture, and society. The idea for JAHM was proposed by Senator Arlen Specter and Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz in 2005 to appreciate the achievements of Jewish Americans […]

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