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Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, the chair of Do No Harm, praised the society for its statement, saying that it was the first major medical society to disavow the procedures for kids. “High praise to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for taking an important step toward ending the unscientific and harmful practice of sex-rejecting procedures on […]
“High praise to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for taking an important step toward ending the unscientific and harmful practice of sex-rejecting procedures on minors,” Chairman of Do No Harm, a medical advocacy group that opposes so-called gender-affirming surgery, Stanley Goldfarb said. “The ASPS becomes the first major medical organization to support evidence-based and […]
Today, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released a position statement recommending surgeons do not perform sex-denying surgical procedures on minors. The ASPS is the first major medical association to reject such harmful interventions. “High praise to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for taking an important step toward ending the unscientific and harmful […]
Editor’s note: This comment, “Concerns about the Study’s Methodology, Interpretations, and Conclusions,” is in response to a study published in JAMA Network Open titled “Cumulative Lifespan Stress, Inflammation, and Racial Disparities in Mortality Between Black and White Adults.” While the authors’ intent to investigate potential mechanisms underlying health inequities is commendable, I have concerns about […]
The Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR), a union representing interns, resident physicians, and fellows and a subdivision of the massive Service Employees International Union (SEIU), is working to inject DEI into clinical practice. The organization’s “priority issues” include “Immigrant Rights” which, a keen observer may notice, has nothing to do with healthcare or medicine. […]
Office of Social Impact and Belonging “Serving both UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, our aim is to be: Targeted: Focusing on specific strategies that are integrated and aligned across the organization to allow intentional, systemic change… Impactful: Placing organizational attention in key areas including advancing social impact and belonging efforts […]
Office of Healthcare Equity “We are committed to transforming the way care is provided to eliminate inequities. Healthcare equity is not owned by one department or leader – everyone shares responsibility. We can all take action in our own spheres of influence
Mission and Opportunity “Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences intentionally commits to educating, encouraging, empowering, and advocating for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We will endeavor to implement policies, remove barriers, share resources, and practice restorative justice that enhances recruitment, retention, and success for students, faculty, staff, and the community.”
InclusiveVTCSOM Task Force “Since its founding in 2007, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has contemplated what it means to value, support, and engage with our diversity, and how to disrupt systems that are antithetical to our commitment to equity, civility, and excellence. The InclusiveVTCSOM Task Force will help us to further this work.”
Office of Intercultural Excellence The head of the office, Margaret Tandoh, is listed by the university as a Dean of Diversity. Another staffer in the office, Tiffany Delaney , used to be the director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The Office of Intercultural Excellence also has a Director for Gender Equity.
Office of Academic Culture and Community The school’s Office of Health, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion changed its name to the Office of Academic Culture and Community (OACC), according to a June 2024 press release. The office’s mission is to “create a welcoming and respectful environment in academic medicine for people from all backgrounds, actively recruit […]
Student Empowerment & Engagement (OSEE) Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the Office of Student Empowerment and Engagement Norberto Rodriguez-Baez was previously Associate Dean, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion. OSEE affiliate Arnaldo Diaz Vazquez was previously Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office “Every semester we offer presentations and workshops on DEI matters, events that highlight and celebrate our cultural and religious diversity and opportunities to become civically engaged to promote social justice.”
Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion “The Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion promotes social responsibility, active engagement, and the well being of our communities in the pursuit of health equity.”
Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives (ODII) “ODII plays a central role in promoting diversity, inclusion and cultural competency through its interaction and collaboration with a variety of offices and schools. This work reduces health and education disparities, increases student body and faculty diversity, and promotes an inclusive environment for the entire university.”
Office of Campus and Community Partnerships A criterion for the President’s Campus and Community Engagement Award is “Commitment to advancing the health of diverse communities, including but not limited to: establishment of an annual event or program, community outreach or engagement, providing a distinctive service to the PCOM community, research to advance the health of […]
Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement “The Penn State College of Medicine Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement (formerly the Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging) is committed to embracing the individual uniqueness of its students and workforce – that respects and values all identities and backgrounds in its many forms. A culture […]
“The Office of Strategic Partnership in Health, Education and Resources (SPHERE) “The Office of Strategic Partnership in Health, Education and Resources (SPERE) recognizes that an environment enriched with people from varied backgrounds, working to address health disparities, enhances scholarly work and the development of a culturally aware and responsive health care workforce.” The Lewis Katz […]