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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, Michael Boyce, PhD, shares his work in EDI in the biochemistry field. We also share recent EDI-related news stories, resources, and coming events. |
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After first joining Duke’s faculty in 2012, it didn’t take Michael Boyce, PhD, long to get involved in equity, diversity, and inclusion work — not only within his department but also on the national scene. In this month’s EDI Spotlight, Boyce, an associate professor, shares how his passion for the work led him to be actively involved with the Department of Biochemistry’s EDI committee since its inception. | |
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Additionally, he has become a leader of a national program that seeks to transition scientists from diverse backgrounds into tenure-track research faculty jobs across the country. He also tells us about his love of travel, including a few upcoming international trips with his partner. | | |
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The Duke University School of Medicine has announced the 2024 Michelle P. Winn Awards honoring individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion over the past year.
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The 2024 Equity Advancement Symposium will be held on August 5, featuring keynote speaker, Marcus Lambert, PhD, from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. This symposium will bring the School of Medicine and broader community together to facilitate conversations at the intersection of science, diversity, equity, and inclusion. All staff, faculty, and students are welcome to register.
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Last year, Dane Whicker, PhD, offered tips for how you can make a difference for LGBTQI+ people at Duke. As we look to celebrate Pride Month this year, take moment to read a few of Whicker’s recommendations for how you can help create a supportive environment for LGBTQI+ colleagues, loved ones, and patients.
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June is Pride Month. Join the Duke Health LGBTQ+ Alliance Affinity Group in celebrating our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community and allies. Learn about upcoming celebrations and discover resources to better support one another.
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Congratulations to Rory Goodwin, MD, PhD, associate professor of neurosurgery, who was recently recognized with the Mentoring Excellence Award in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion during this year’s School of Medicine faculty awards. Read more about Goodwin and the other 2024 faculty award recipients.
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The first Black woman to graduate from the Duke School of Medicine in 1972, Jean Spaulding went on to help lead Duke Health as an administrator, making primary health care accessible to low-wealth residents across Durham and beyond.
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As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws to a close, look back at the unveiling of a unique traveling mural that kicked of a month of celebrations hosted by the Duke AAPI Affinity Group.
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Duke University and Duke University Health System earned spots on Forbes' 2024 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity.
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A study led by researchers at Duke University School of Nursing and conducted in collaboration with the Duke University School of Medicine and other collaborators showed that one in every 350 non-Hispanic Black babies has sickle cell disease (SCD) and almost two-thirds of these babies live in disadvantaged areas.
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A significant number of faculty members whose work focuses on health equity and reducing disparities were honored this spring with distinguished professorships. In addition, recently announced tenured and full professors and faculty award winners also reflect the exceptional achievements of faculty from underrepresented in medicine groups. The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion congratulates them all.
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National Health Equity Grand Rounds
Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance
May 30 • 4:30 p.m.
Join the National Health Equity Grand Rounds, "Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance: A State of the Union on Threats and Opportunities," to hear from speakers at the forefront of advocating for health equity and social justice.
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Working Effectively Across Generations
June 3 • 8:30 a.m.-Noon
Great Hall, Trent Semans Center
With five distinct generations in the workplace, generational diversity has never been richer or more challenging. This interactive workshop will help participants to better understand and how to best engage each generation.
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Pride Day at Duke Health
June 5
Duke Health is hosting Pride Day at various locations: Duke University Hospital, Duke South, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital. Duke Health LGBTQ+ Alliance will have a table with information and goodies at each location.
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Duke Health LGBTQ+ Alliance Friends and Family Picnic
June 8 • Noon-2 p.m.
21 Alexandria Way, Durham
Hosted by the Duke Health LGBTQ+ Alliance Affinity Group. Featuring performances by Saniya Chanel Iman, Miss Gay North Carolina America 2023, food by El Jefecito, and cool treats by LocoPops. All Duke Employees are invited.
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Alliance x Duke MINDS Virtual Coffee
June 12 • Noon-1 p.m.
Join the Duke Health LGBTQ+ Alliance Affinity Group and Duke MINDS for virtual coffee with Sean Gibson, Administrative Director, Emergency Services, Duke University Hospital.
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Shifting the Paradigm: A Restorative Justice Symposium
June 17 • 9:30 a.m.-Noon
Great Hall, Trent Semans Center
Are you curious about restorative justice? Join this symposium to learn how units across the School of Medicine are working to implement restorative practices and the possibilities to engage with these transformational practices. Sponsored by the Office for Faculty and the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. All are welcome to attend.
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ME2 Juneteenth Event
June 20 • Noon-2 p.m.
Trent Semans Center, Great Hall
Join ME2, Duke University School of Medicine’s Black Employee Resource Group, for an in-person celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.
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Collaborative Summit on Health Equity and Value-Based Care
June 21 • 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
The Christine Siegler Pearson Building, 307 Trent Drive
Learn the fundamentals of value-based care within orthopaedic surgery and explore the critical role of health equity.
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Out! Raleigh Pride
June 22 • 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Downtown Raleigh, NC
This inclusive, family-friendly event offers live entertainment, local vendors and artists, food, a KidsZone, and a beer garden. The event raises funds to support the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Free admission.
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NC Courage Pride Game
June 23 • 6-9 p.m.
WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, NC
Join Duke Health LGBTQ+ Alliance at the NC Courage #FortheLove Pride Celebration game where 50 Duke employees will receive free tickets to attend.
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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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