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Kwanzaa is a secular festival observed from December 26th through January 1st as part of a celebration of African American cultural heritage and traditional values. Historical background and significance The word Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza” or first fruits, referring to First fruits or Harvest festivals that are found throughout Africa. […]

MEDA kicks off Fall 2024 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. Department of Medicine Chair, Dr. Vicky Fraser shared her incredible career journey and provided valuable advice and insights.

WashU Medicine, DOM Internal Residency Program Receives ACGME Barbara Ross Lee

The WashU Medicine, Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 ACGME Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. The award recognizes our Internal Medicine Residency Program’s efforts to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion in the graduate medical education (GME) community. Dr. Cassandra Fritz is Associate […]

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”.

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.

IDEAS at DOM welcomes Dr. Kai Jones to our leadership team

Kai Jones, MD has joined the IDEAS at DOM Leadership Team as the Co-Director of the Internal Medicine Fellow/Postdoc Initiative.  Dr. Jones completed her residency and medical school at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes Jewish Hospital. She recently joined the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research as an Assistant Professor.

Healing Equity & Reflection room (HEaR) Initiative

The HEaR Room is a physical representation of the DOM’s commitment to a culture that supports all members in practices to heal from trauma, unlearn implicit bias, eradicate micro-aggressions, and lessen stress-induced burnout. Located on the 6th floor of Wohl Hospital (Room 6607), The HEaR room is available to fully utilize for the practice of mindfulness […]

MEDA program hosts Dr. Jacqui Hawkins and Dr. Dineo Khabele for Spring 2024 Career Seminar Series

The Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) Program in collaboration with the Washington University Black Postdoc Society hosted Jacqui Hawkins, PhD for their February 28th Career Seminar. Dr. Hawkins is the Director for Scientific Training of Physician-Scientists. Dr. Hawkins talked about her career journey and provided advice on choosing alternate career paths. On April 18th, we hosted Dineo Khabele, MD. […]

OUTmed Hosts Queer Mentoring Workshop on March 26, 2024

On March 26, 2024, OUTmed hosted a Queer Mentoring Workshop where Dr. Anthony Dao led a discussion about the many different types of mentors, mentee/mentor roles, and mentoring for the LGBTQ+ community. This was a great opportunity to learn more about mentoring relationships and network with the LGBTQ+ community at Washington University.

2024 Spring Residents Virtual Showcase Hosts Prospective Applicants

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) & Office of Diversity Programs along with IDEAS at DOM hosted the 7th annual Residents Virtual Showcase on January 26, 2024. The Showcase hosted over 140 prospective applicants for residency programs across the School of Medicine.  The session included a mixture of interactive sessions and speakers along with opportunities to connect with current […]

MEDA program hosts Dr. Lori Setton and Dr. Ukpong Eyo for Career Seminar Series

The Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) Program in collaboration with the Washington University Black Postdoc Society hosted Lori Setton, PhD for their November 30th Career Seminar. Dr. Setton is the Department Chair for Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Setton shared words of wisdom along with stories of life pivots, leadership, and mentoring. On December 7th, Dr. Ukpong Eyo […]

Programming and Events for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Commemoration

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 15, 2024) serves as a reminder to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by engaging in acts of service and promoting inclusivity within our communities. It is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to come together, reflect on the progress made, and strive for a more […]

MEDA Program Kicks Off Career Seminar Series for 2023-24

The Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) Program in collaboration with the Washington University Black Postdoc Society kicked off their 2023-24 Career Seminar series with a breakfast roundtable discussion on August 29th with visiting speaker Dr. Lourdes Soto de Laurido.  Dr. Soto de Laurido is Acting Dean at the University of Puerto Rico, School […]

Washington University Internal Medicine Residency Program Hosts New Gateway to Residency Program

On Tuesday, August 22nd the Washington University Internal Medicine Residency Program hosted their first Gateway to Residency Program event.  Sixteen selected fourth-year medical students participated in a highly focused workshop that prepared them to submit for the upcoming residency application cycle.  Participants had the opportunity to: A big thank you to the Internal Medicine Residents […]

Call for Applications – Doris Duke Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists (DDFRCS) & COVID-19 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists Program (CFRCS) – Deadline October 1, 2023

The Doris Duke Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists Program (DDFRCS) was developed to provide innovative institutional solutions to reduce faculty attrition by assisting junior faculty facing extraprofessional demands. The DDRCS provides broad-based education to raise awareness and implement new interventions, as well as resources and mentoring to support junior faculty facing extraprofessional challenges. Click here for more […]

IDEAS at DOM Hosts Annual Summer Welcome & Networking Social

IDEAS at DOM hosted their Summer Welcome & Networking event for trainees and faculty on Sunday, July 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm.  The event used community-building activities to encourage guests to meet and interact with each other.

IDEAS at DOM Welcomes Takisha Jethroe as the New IDEAS at DOM Program Coordinator

IDEAS at DOM welcomes Takisha Jethroe as the new IDEAS at DOM Program Coordinator! Takisha is originally from Louisiana where she completed a BA in English Liberal Arts from Louisiana State University.  She joined Washington University 2 years ago as a Rater in Psychiatry where she successfully recruited expectant moms for the CUDDEL study (Cannabis […]

Dr. Angela Brown and Jill Mantia present at AAMC Conference

On June 13th, Dr. Angela Brown, Vice Chair of Health Equity, and Jill Mantia, Director of IT Special Projects, for the Department of Medicine presented a workshop on “Translating Dashboard Data into Actionable DEI and Faculty Development Strategies” at the AAMC 2023 Group on Diversity and Inclusion (GDI) and Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) Joint […]

OUTmed returns as Equality sponsor for 2023 St. Louis PrideFest

OUTmed returned as an Equality sponsor of St. Louis PrideFest 2023 held June 24th and 25th in downtown St. Louis. The theme for 2023 Pride St. Louis was Diversity Creates Community. OUTmed coordinated opportunities for WashU Med faculty, trainees, residents, students, staff, and allies to participate throughout the weekend. Volunteers helped to staff a booth offering […]

IDEAS at DOM celebrates graduating residents and fellows

IDEAS at DOM hosted an event at the home of Dr. Angela Brown, Vice Chair for Health Equity, on Sunday, June 4th to celebrate our graduating Internal Medicine residents and fellows.  We also had an opportunity to meet some of our incoming Internal Medicine residents!

Introducing the NEW HEaR Initiative in the Department of Medicine

IDEAS at DOM (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship & Social Justice) is pleased to introduce the HEaR Initiative to the Department of Medicine. The HEaR Initiative (Healing Equity and Reflection) aims to provide a safe space for individuals to process micro-aggressions and community trauma, to reflect on personal biases, to explore allyship, and to engage in […]

MEDA hosts 2nd Annual Symposium

The Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) program hosted a Mentoring Roundtable session for their 2nd Annual Symposium on May 4th. The mentoring roundtables made up of MEDA mentors and mentees focused on discussions on career development, promotions, personalizing your grad/med school experience, faculty job search, granstmanship, and promoting/supporting DEI in STEM. 

2023 COVID Pandemic Awards (Links to an external site)

The COVID pandemic created tremendous adversity for many individuals, communities, and healthcare systems. Many of our faculty, fellows, residents, and staff were instrumental in helping the Department thrive despite these challenges.

DEI House Staff Council hosted their How Did I Get Here? Speaker Series on April 12th

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion House Staff Council hosted their How Did I Get Here? Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 12th from 6-7:30pm.  This speaker series highlights faculty members from diverse backgrounds and their journeys in academic medicine. Thank you to Thomas A. Odeny, MD, MPH, PhD. Assistant Professor of Medicine from the Division of […]

OUTmed holds Queer Mentoring 2.0 Workshop

On March 29. 2023 OUTmed hosted the Queer Mentoring 2.0 workshop which focused on various aspects of mentorship, how to get the most out of their OUTmentor mentorship groups, and how allies can best mentor LGBTQIA+ professionals.  Special thanks to Dr. Tony Dao (OUTmed director) and Dr. Tom De Fer (Associate Dean for Medical Student Education […]

Call for Applications – Doris Duke Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists (DDFRCS) & COVID-19 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists Program (CFRCS) – Deadline extended to April 15th

The Doris Duke Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists Program (DDFRCS) was developed to provide innovative institutional solutions to reduce faculty attrition by assisting junior faculty facing extraprofessional demands. The DDRCS provides broad-based education to raise awareness and implement new interventions, as well as resources and mentoring to support junior faculty facing extraprofessional challenges. Click here […]

Happy Ramadan!

By Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • March 27, 2023 Last week marked the beginning of Ramadan this year. People all over the world, here in St. Louis, and many colleagues and patients will be celebrating and observing Ramadan. As we work towards a culture that values diversity and a community that strives to foster belonging, we […]

2023 AWAM Lead Award (Links to an external site)

AWAM is seeking nominations for a new prestigious DOM award for supporting and promoting women’s career advancement at Washington University School of Medicine – the first annual AWAM Leader in Empowerment and Development (LEAD) Award — to be presented after the upcoming 2nd Annual DOM Women in Medicine and Science Seminar, which will be held on […]

Black History Month Reflections

During Black History month, we hope you have time to reflect on the many historical sacrifices and important contributions of Black Americans to our American way of life. We do this in the spirit of sharing: Please see below for Black History Month events/activities being held at Washington University and in the St. Louis community.  […]

Diversity Residents Virtual Showcase hosts prospective URiM applicants

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) & Office of Diversity Programs along with IDEAS at DOM hosted the 6th annual Diversity Residents Showcase on January 27, 2023. The Virtual Showcase hosted over 60 prospective URiM applicants for residency programs across the School of Medicine.  The session included a mixture of interactive sessions and […]

Call for Applications – Career Development Award Program in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder

This K12 program supports clinicians with multi-disciplinary mentored training in the area of substance use and substance use disorder with a focus on genetics. This program provides financial support and benefits that allow scholars to focus on research, supplemented by applicable coursework. The Spring Application Deadline is 5:00pm (CST) on March 1, 2023. For more […]

Call for applications – KL2 Career Development Award

The Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) is currently seeking applications for the KL2 Career Development Award Program, aimed at incoming or current junior faculty interested in clinical and translational research. This program provides financial support and infrastructure allowing scholars protected time to perform research and engage in formal didactic […]

Call for applications for the Mentored Training Program in Clinical Investigation (MTPCI) & the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI)

The Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) is accepting applications for programsproviding advanced training in Clinical Investigation! Postdocs, Fellows, Faculty, Jr. Faculty,and Instructors are encouraged to apply for the Mentored Training Program in ClinicalInvestigation (MTPCI) and the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI). For information on MTPCI, please click here. For information on MSCI, please […]

Call for Applications – TL1 Translational Sciences Postdoctoral Program

The TL1 Translational Sciences Postdoctoral Program is accepting applications throughMarch 1, 2023 for programs providing advanced training in Clinical Investigation. Learn how to successfully integrate and promote evidence-based interventions in new clinical settings. Postdocs and MD Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply. Click here for more information.

Programming and Events for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Commemoration

January 16-20, 2023 Washington University – School of Medicine Campus: Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) – 4th Annual MLK Commemoration Week 2023: Amplifying Voices Through Courageous Storytelling. Please register to attend and encourage your teams and colleagues to do the same! Washington University – Danforth Campus: Saint Louis Community

OUTmed hosts OUTmentor roundtable discussions on October 5th

OUTMed hosted an OUTmentor workshop on the evening of October 5th.  The evening consisted of roundtable discussions regarding LGBTQIA+ people in the work place, how to deal with microaggressions, intersectionality, spousal hires, and being out at work.

MEDA Career Seminar Series kicks off

MEDA kicked off their new Career Seminar Series on September 22nd with speaker Dr. Gabriel Mbalaviele.  Dr. Mbalaviele’s talk was entitled “How I ended up studying inflammasomes”.  Our second seminar followed on October 27th with speaker Dr. Amanda Smith who presented “Be your own champion and embrace the unexpected”.

OUTmed holds Annual Meet & Greet

OUTmed held their annual Meet & Greet on October 19th where the WUSM LGBTQIA+ community and allies networked and celebrated their identities.  Thank you to Dean De Fer for hosting us!

Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) – now known as Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship and Social Justice (IDEAS) at Department of Medicine (Links to an external site)

Dear Department of Medicine colleagues, We are excited to announce that the Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) will now be known as Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship and Social Justice (IDEAS) at Department of Medicine. This name change is intended to better reflect our core values and encompass all of the ongoing and new efforts […]

Fall Learning and Training Updates

Diversity 1.0 – 4.0 – In our continuing effort to uphold our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Racial Justice; we are offering DOM wide virtual training for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion courses –  1.0, 2.0, 3.0. and 4.0.  These foundational courses are 1 hour each and are required for all members of the Department […]

Fall 2022 Residency Programs Showcase

The Offices of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Diversity Programs in conjunction with the Office of Inclusion and Diversity in the Department of Medicine hosted the Fall Residency Programs Virtual on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 1:00-4:00pm. The Residency Showcase hosted over 125 prospective URM applicants for residency programs across the School of Medicine.  The session included […]

“Thriving in the Midst of Chaos: Time management strategies for navigating academic medicine”

The Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) and the Office of FacultyDevelopment (OFD) in the Department of Medicine along with the Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) and Goldfarb School of Nursing co-sponsored the August 30th Career Development Seminar with visiting speaker Susan Johnson, MD, MS.  Dr. Johnson presented on “Thriving in the Midst of Chaos: Time management strategies for navigating academic medicine.   […]

Department of Medicine sponsors event featuring antiracist scholar and author, Ibram X. Kendi, PhD (Links to an external site)

With Left Bank Books, the Department of Medicine sponsored an evening with Ibram X. Kendi, PhD as he discussed his new book, How to Raise an Antiracist, a follow-up to his international best seller, How to Be an Antiracist. Held at The Grandel Theatre on June 21st, Kendi talked about How to Raise an Antiracist and how every parent, […]

Department of Medicine’s OUTmed program “Together Again” at PrideFest 2022 (Links to an external site)

OUTmed, a forum for LGBTQIA+ identified faculty, trainees, staff, and allies at Washington University School of Medicine, returned as a sponsor of PrideFest 2022, held June 25 and 26th in downtown St. Louis. The event theme, “Together Again” reflects PrideSTL’s excitement to hold the community celebration again after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. OUTmed […]