March 9, 2021
School of Medicine and UNC Health faculty staff, and learners will have an opportunity to view the documentary “Black Men in White Coats” free of charge, thanks to the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
March 9, 2021
In a multigenerational, multicultural workforce, where our co-workers and the patients we care for represent varied backgrounds, it is imperative that we carve out time to participate in available Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) trainings. It is also important that leaders allow time for team members to participate in training opportunities.
March 4, 2021
Meet Dr. Kim Nichols, an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and new Associate Dean for DEI Faculty Access and Success. Dr. Nichols’ passion for education and love for helping others has led her to become heavily involved with mentorship and sponsorship. We recently interviewed Dr. Nichols to learn about her involvement with helping to develop the …
March 2, 2021
Applications are being solicited for the 2021 ECBR Pilot Award Program. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on June 29, 2021.
February 17, 2021
UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to health equity for all. UNC Health Foundation is excited to hear from leaders who are nurturing an environment of diversity and inclusion, and heading the charge to eradicate health disparities in the state of North Carolina and beyond. We hope you can join the conversation to hear the history around health disparities and how UNC Health can reach true equity.
February 10, 2021
One way to take part in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive progress at the School of Medicine is to stay informed.
February 3, 2021
Starting in February 2021, a new collaborative initiative between the UNC Institute for the Environment, the Curriculum in Toxicology and Environmental Medicine in the UNC School of Medicine, and the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), will provide research opportunities for diverse undergraduates through a new program called the 21st Century Environmental Health Scholars (21EH Scholars).
February 1, 2021
The UNC Health Black Alliance Employee Resource Group is celebrating Black History Month with events throughout February!
January 27, 2021
As we start a new year and celebrate Black History month, the UNC School of Medicine (SOM) chapter of SNMA and the UNC SOM chapter of White Coats 4 Black Lives are proud to present the first installments in their “Actions Speak Louder” Campaign.
January 6, 2021
The virtual celebration begins at 6 p.m. January 26.
December 11, 2020
Whether you are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, Yule (Winter Solstice), Las Posadas, different cultural practices or no cultural practices, the Office of Inclusive Excellence would like to wish you happy holidays and let you know that you are in our thoughts during this holiday season.
December 9, 2020
The School of Medicine’s underrepresented community now has a new way to connect, thanks to the leadership of Ryan Lupo, medical student, and the Office of Scholastic Enrichment and Equity.