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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