A new study, led by Ana T. Nogueira, PhD, Rebekah Layton, PhD, at the UNC School of Medicine and collaborators from the NIH Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (NIH BEST) consortium, examined career confidence in graduate and postdoctoral trainees and explored how to better support international trainees across a diverse array of career paths.

Jane Little, MD, and Maria Boucher, MD, both in the UNC School of Medicine, detail the current struggles of patients with sickle cell disease and how we can help.

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements of Black Americans. We encourage everyone to take this month to celebrate and honor Black Americans, reflect on our nation’s history and the many contributions of Black Americans and to learn about the struggles Black Americans still face today.

Check your inbox on Feb. 8 for an email from Press Ganey for your unique link to the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Climate Survey.

On Monday September 6, at sunset, Jewish communities in North Carolina and around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

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 …

One way to take part in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive progress at the School of Medicine is to stay informed.

Marjory Charlot, MD, MPH, MSc, published an essay in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that recounts an experience with racism that was directed towards her from a patient. In the essay, she points to the need for education that will help trainees and all providers address interpersonal racism.

Jasmine Johnson, MD, third-year Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellow and clinical instructor in the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, dedicates her research efforts on Black maternal health disparities and quality improvement efforts to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.

Nathan (Nate) Thomas, PhD, has been named Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the UNC School of Medicine. Thomas will join the School of Medicine leadership effective March 16, 2020.

Paul Godley, MD, PhD, MPP, UNC School of Medicine’s Vice Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, and the Rush S. Dickson Distinguished Professor of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine, passed away Sunday, March 31. The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 6.

In a continued effort to prepare UNC medical students to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the people of North Carolina and beyond, the School of Medicine has established a new sexual and gender minority (SGM) health curriculum. Emily Vander Schaaf, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, will lead the initiative.

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Researchers Assess Citizenship Status and Career Confidence in Biomedical Trainees in the United States

Sickle Cell Disease Continues to Face Underfunding, Lack of Research

UNC Health Celebrates Black History Month

Coming Soon: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Climate Survey, Feb. 8 – 26

Commemorating Rosh Hashanah

Q&A with Dr. Nichols: Underrepresented Junior Faculty’s Mentorship and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Office of Inclusive Excellence Presents its Equity Newsletter

The Power in Our Hands: Addressing Racism in the Workplace

Johnson Focuses on Rising Maternal Health Disparities Among Black Women

Thomas Named Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Remembering Paul Godley, UNC School of Medicine Vice Dean for Diversity and Inclusion

UNC SOM creates new “Sexual and Gender Minority Coil”