Supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship and Social Justice (IDEAS) for the Department of Medicine
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship and Social Justice (IDEAS) are core values of the Department of Medicine and the School of Medicine. IDEAS seeks to promote and support these values within the department and beyond.
Initiatives Spotlight
IDEAS at DOM works to be fully inclusive; to recognize, educate and celebrate our diversity and to foster an environment where everyone can attain their full potential. By developing, supporting, and sustaining this approach, we embrace the pathway for health equity among all.
Angela Brown, MD
Department of Medicine Vice Chair for Health Equity
Latest News
MEDA program hosts Dr. Jacqui Hawkins and Dr. Dineo Khabele for Spring 2024 Career Seminar Series
The Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) Program in collaboration with the Washington University Black Postdoc Society hosted Jacqui Hawkins, PhD for their February 28th Career Seminar. Dr. Hawkins is the Director for Scientific Training of Physician-Scientists. Dr. Hawkins talked about her career journey and provided advice on choosing alternate career paths. On April 18th, we hosted Dineo Khabele, MD. […]
OUTmed Hosts Queer Mentoring Workshop on March 26, 2024
On March 26, 2024, OUTmed hosted a Queer Mentoring Workshop where Dr. Anthony Dao led a discussion about the many different types of mentors, mentee/mentor roles, and mentoring for the LGBTQ+ community. This was a great opportunity to learn more about mentoring relationships and network with the LGBTQ+ community at Washington University.
