OUTmed Hosts November & December 2024 Events
On November 11th, OUTmed hosted an OUTmentor Workshop with round table discussions on Leadership Skills, including Managing Teams, Negotiations, and Conflict Resolution. OUTmed would like to thank our table facilitators for the evening: Dr. Mike Mazzeo Dean, Olin Business School Dr. Alison Antes, Associate Director for Faculty Development for the Department of Medicine Melinda […]
MEDA Hosts 3 Speakers for Fall 2024 Career Seminar Series
The Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) Program and the WUSTL Black Postdoctoral Association kicked off their Fall 2024 seminar series to a full house on October 31st. Department of Medicine Chair, Dr. Vicky Fraser shared her incredible career journey and provided valuable advice and insights. On November 14th, Assistant Professor, Dr. Nelly Joseph-Mathurin, […]
IDEAS at DOM Creates DEI Collaborative Team
IDEAS at DOM has created the new IDEAS Collaborative which is comprised of division DEI and BRIM (Bias Reduction in Medicine) leads. The Collaborative will aid in advancing IDEAS initiatives throughout DOM and will begin the implementation phase of the BRIM strategic plan that was completed in Fall 2023 under the guidance of consultant Peggy […]
OUTmed Poster presented at Education Day 2024
Internal Medicine Resident (PGY2) and OUTmed leader for Resident Recruitment, Dr. Daniel Arroyo-Ariza, presented a poster on “Enhancing LGBTQ+ Residency Recruitment at WashU Med” at 2024 Education Day hosted by the Academy of Educators.
IDEAS at DOM hosts book discussion led by Dr. John Inazu
WashU Law professor and author, Dr. John Inazu, recently led a fun and interactive discussion hosted by IDEAS at DOM on his recent book “Learning to Disagree” with our Department of Medicine Business Office Leadership.
OUTmed holds Annual Meet & Greet on October 10th
OUTmed held their annual Meet & Greet event on October 10, 2024 where the WUSM LGBTQIA+ community and allies networked and celebrated their identities. A big thank you to Dean De Fer for hosting us!
MEDA Hosts 3rd Annual Event
The Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) program hosted their 3rd Annual event on September 11, 2024. Assistant Director of Career Development at Wash U, Dr. Robin Shepard, presented a fun and interactive session for MEDA Mentors and Mentees on “Building Your Professional Network”.
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a world-renowned festival held annually in Munich, Germany, typically from late September to the first weekend in October Oktoberfest dates back to October 12, 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The citizens of Munich were invited to join the festivities held over five days on […]
Women in Medicine Month
Women in Medicine Month, celebrated annually in September, honors the contributions of women in the medical field, including physicians, scientists, researchers, and other healthcare professionals The observance highlights their achievements, roles in patient care, education, and leadership, and promotes gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity in healthcare. It also aims to inspire future generations of women […]
IDEAS at DOM Hosts Annual Summer Welcome & Networking Social
IDEAS at DOM hosted their Annual Summer Welcome & Networking Social for trainees and faculty on Sunday, August 25th from 5:00-7:00pm. The event used community-building activities to encourage guests to meet and interact with each other.