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Welcome to Equity Matters, a monthly newsletter from the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Equity Matters is distributed to faculty, staff, and students in the Duke University School of Medicine. In this issue, Sarah Wilson, PhD, from the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, tells us about her work to address inequities in various communities. We also share recent EDI-related news stories, resources, and coming events. |
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EDI Spotlight: Sarah Wilson, PhD
Sarah Wilson, PhD, always had an interest in fighting for justice and fairness. Starting as early as high school, she has long since worked to address inequities experienced by people in various communities. That drive still exists today in her role as an assistant professor in psychiatry & behavioral sciences at Duke.
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In this month’s Spotlight, Wilson tells us about several programs she’s working on, including a new intervention to mitigate racial implicit bias in clinicians and a research project focused on health equity and access to health care for minoritized veteran populations. She also gives us a glimpse into her world outside of Duke, which includes performing as a Prince impersonator. | | |
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Duke University School of Medicine’s Black employee resource group, called ME2 held its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 20. At the event, keynote speaker Damon Tweedy, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, examined the history of racism in medicine and science in the U.S.
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The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has a created a guide to help event planners and others at Duke University School of Medicine plan equitable, inclusive events.
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¡DALHE! is an employee resource group serving university-wide employees who identify as Latino/a/x/é and/or Hispanic. To enhance our sense of belonging, the group’s webpage is now available in Spanish. Read about the group’s mission, ways to get involved, and resources.
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The Office for Faculty, in partnership with the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, recently completed a pilot program that provided training and support for implementation of restorative justice interventions in the Duke University School of Medicine. Watch this video to learn more about the Restorative Justice Program.
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During her psychiatry residency at Duke, Heather Kim, MD, helped create a gender care psychiatry elective that now, more than five years later, is still offered to residents. She’s currently a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she provides gender-affirming care to trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.
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Growing up in Kenya, Charles Muiruri, PhD, MPH, honed his skills on the soccer pitch before venturing abroad to pursue a career in information technology. His eventual arrival in North Carolina marked a pivotal chapter in his life's story to become a population health professor revolutionizing health care for those living with HIV and chronic health conditions.
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Faculty are invited to apply for the 2024-2025 Teaching for Equity Fellowship (TFEF) program. TFEF is a year-long series of intensive workshops that prepare educators to better engage all learners in our classrooms, clinics, and other learning environments. Application deadline: June 28.
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Four staff members from the School of Medicine have been named recipients of the Dean’s Staff Awards for 2024. The awards recognize exemplary staff supporting the school’s mission and values.
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The Black Think Tank at Duke is a platform to foster faculty advancement and inclusion through community building, mentorship, networking, and multidisciplinary research. Read the Black Think Tank’s latest newsletter for news and announcements and to sign up for future mailings.
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National Chats for Change
Expanding Inclusion: What does this term mean for anti-racism work?
July 3 • Noon-1 p.m.
Join colleagues from Mt. Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine for a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of inclusivity, exploring its nuances, challenges, and opportunities in unsettling times.
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Medicine Grand Rounds
Walking the Talk: Women’s Leadership in Global Health and the Academy
July 12 • 8-9 a.m.
Great Hall, Trent Semans Center, and Zoom
Join the Duke Department of Medicine for the Annual Clipp-Speer Women in Medicine Memorial Lecture featuring Michele Barry, MD, FACP, director of the Center for Innovation in Global Health, Stanford University. The talk will highlight how empowering women can lead to more equitable and effective health care systems worldwide.
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Employing Restorative Practices and Civil Discourse to Heal an Institution
July 17 • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Part of the AAMC IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism) Learning Series. In this webinar, faculty from the Uniformed Services University will introduce participants to the tenets of restorative practices and demonstrate the benefits of community circles.
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The State of Women in Academic Medicine in 2024 and AAMC Gender Equity Open House Webinar
July 24 • Noon
Are you interested in the state of women in academic medicine in 2024? Join this webinar hosted by the AAMC for highlights from the 2024 AAMC State of Women in Academic Medicine Report and to learn about the AAMC's newly established Gender Equity Portfolio.
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¡DALHE! Virtual Cafecito: Viviana Martinez Bianchi
July 26 • Noon-1 p.m.
Join the ¡DALHE! career committee for Virtual Cafecito, featuring Dr. Viviana Martinez Bianchi, associate professor and director of health equity in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Virtual Cafecitos are an opportunity to create and maintain open dialogue for Duke Latiné/Hispanic staff and allies.
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2024 Equity Advancement Symposium
August 5
Fitzpatrick CIEMAS
The 2024 Equity Advancement Symposium will feature keynote speaker, Marcus Lambert, PhD, from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Sponsored by the IDEALS Office and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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