Eye on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is designed to share relevant information and upcoming events to support our commitment to promote equity and fairness among our physicians, scientists, trainees and staff members. | |
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May
A month dedicated to celebrating Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States and their contributions to our culture and history.
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Duke OPSD PRIME Summer Academy Student Receives 1st Place at Howard Research Symposium | Jessica Brinson received the 1st place award at the Orthopedic Women of Howard Research Symposium. Brinson, a medical student at Howard University College of Medicine, participated in the Duke Office of Physician-Scientist Development Summer Academy. During the program, she worked with mentors Paloma Liton, PhD and Daniel Stamer, PhD to investigate the role of ABC transporters in glaucoma. Understanding how these proteins work to control intraocular pressure could lead to new treatments for the blinding eye disease. | |
Use of Service Animals in Healthcare Settings | |
Laura Enyedi, MD shared a recent publication from the Journal of the American Medical Association discussing the history and regulations related to the use of service animals in healthcare settings, set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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2024 Catalyst Fund to Support Innovative Projects in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion | The Duke University School of Medicine Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has announced the recipients of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Catalyst Fund. The fund provides resources for innovative projects, interventions, and programs in equity, diversity, and inclusion that have the potential to scale or translate into broader School of Medicine initiatives. A total of seven projects were selected, each of which will receive funding for a 12-month period. | | |
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May
Healthy vision month aims to bring awareness to the importance of prioritizing eye health by making healthy choices and getting regular eye exams. This year, the National Eye Institute is focusing on the effects vision loss can have on mental health and sharing steps people with a visual impairment can take to thrive in their daily lives.
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Get information on how to access vision rehabilitation resources, like training, tools, and technology to help you take on life your way
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Explore Christine Ha’s journey to become an award-winning chef, disability advocate, and winner of MasterChef season 3 living with a visual impairment
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Join us in fighting the epidemic of loneliness in the United States by taking on the 5-for-5 Connection Challenge — and get tips for making meaningful connections
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Jewish American Heritage Month | |
May
Jewish American Heritage Month was established by a presidential proclamation in 2006 and has been celebrated annually to honor and draw inspiration from the profound impact Jewish Americans have had on our nation's history and culture.
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May 5
A celebration originally held to commemorate the victory of Mexico over France in 1862, which has since become a celebration of Mexican-American culture observed in the United States.
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May 5
Many Greek, Russian, and other Orthodox churches will observe Easter on Sunday on May 5 this year.
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May 6 - 12
The annual celebration of National Nurses Week, which always begins on May 6 and culminates with the observance of Florence Nightingale’s birthday on May 12, recognizes the tremendous contributions of nurses.
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May 27
A federal (and Duke) holiday held to honor and mourn military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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ReSpectacle is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that uses the power of the internet to facilitate redistribution of quality, used eyeglasses to underserved communities worldwide. Donation boxes have been placed at all Duke Eye Center locations.
A sorting event will be held May 18, 2024 at Duke Eye Center. If you're interested in helping sort, please sign up here.
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Antisemitism 101 for Duke Faculty and Staff
May 16 • 10 a.m - 1 p.m.
Freeman Center for Jewish Life
Sponsored by Jewish Life at Duke. This in-person, interactive, in-depth session explores Jewish identity and diversity as well as dives into the roots of antisemitism, how it manifests today, and what we can all do about it. Open to Duke faculty and staff.
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AAPI Book Club: The Loneliest Americans
May 23 • Noon - 1 p.m.
Zoom
Join the AAPI Affinity Group to discuss The Loneliest Americans by Jay Caspian Kang.
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If you would like an opportunity to participate in discussions related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, click here. "National Chats for Change" is a monthly webinar designed to facilitate important discussions around EDI on a national level and is provided through Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It's available to anyone interested and generally meets from 12:00-1:00pm EST. | |
Duke Eye Center Statement on Racism and Discrimination
Duke Eye Center is comprised of a diverse community of physicians, scientists, trainees and staff members devoted to providing high quality care, innovative research, and first-class education. We welcome and fully engage people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives, and strive to provide a safe and secure space for all. We strictly prohibit discrimination and do not tolerate harassment based on age, education, skin color, disability, gender, gender expression and identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are honored to serve Durham, the broader community of North Carolina, and beyond. Contact Us: DukeEyeDiversity@duke.edu
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