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Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

Featuring:

• National Medical Association
• Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

Graduate Medical Education

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

To expand and enhance diversity and inclusion for our resident physicians, three initiatives targeting GME have been implemented.

Faculty Initiatives

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

New URM faculty welcome meeting

SKMC is committed to the career development of all faculty at Jefferson but recognize that those from a racial or ethnic group that is underrepresented in medicine, a woman in a specialty in which women are underrepresented and/or those who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, or questioning sexual identity may have unique concerns such as reducing isolation or finding a mentor with a similar background. Dr. Karen Novielli, Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, along with Dr. Bernie Lopez, Associate Dean for Diversity and Community Engagement, meet individually with new faculty from …

Pipeline Programs

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

Pipeline programs are designed to prepare and inspire students to pursue careers in medicine and medical research. SKMC is committed to providing experiences and education to middle school, high school, college, and graduate students from groups underrepresented in the health care fields to increase the pool of qualified candidates applying to careers related to medicine and medical research.

Our programs:

• The Jefferson STEP-UP Medicine Program
• Future Health Professions Program (FHPP)

Diversity And Inclusion Education

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

In the 2016-2017 academic year, two then-second year SKMC students. Linda Magana and Kevin Guttierez, created and conducted a “Race and Medicine” course that first year SKMC students could receive credits for their Humanities Course. The Office of the Dean at SKMC has created a new lecture series called, “Confronting Racism, Bias, and Social Injustice in Healthcare.” This first-of-akind at Jefferson educational series is meant to educate on this important topic and to allow us to begin the discussions needed to move us forward in our quest to provide the best patient care. The content was developed by Drs. John …

Skmc Council On Diversity And Inclusion

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

The SKMC Council for Diversity and Inclusion (D & I) is charged with reviewing and assessing the status and effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives at SKMC and makes recommendations regarding initiatives, policies, and resources needed to achieve desired outcomes. Headed by Mark L. Tykocinski, MD, the Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of SKMC, and cochaired by Dr. Bernie Lopez, the Council determines the course of diversity and inclusion at SKMC with input from members who are deans, department chairs, faculty, administrators, residents and students.

Odii Student Organizations

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

Featuring:

• Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
• The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
• JeffLGBTQ
• Veterans Health Initiative
• Jewish Student Association (JSA)
• Refugee Health Partners (RHP)
• Student Advisory Board
• Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)
• Medical Spanish Translator Program

A Message From The Associate Dean For Diversity And Community Engagement, Bernard Lopez, Md

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

Diversity: the richness in human differences. Why is diversity important? A wide variety of experiences and points of view mean that we get to look at issues from all angles rather than just one. Inclusion: the active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity. Why is inclusion important? It is not enough to have diversity - inclusion means that we value and cherish the wide variety of experiences and viewpoints. Creating and enhancing this environment is important as we set the stage to provide service to our most important customer - our patients.

Since September 2013 when I was appointed as …

People In The News

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

• Edith Mitchell, MD
• Jerry McCauley, MD
• Elizabeth Sophy
• Salam Beah

Thomas Jefferson University Chief Diversity Officer Mr. Joseph Hill

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

In 2013, Dr. Steve Klasko became President and CEO of Thomas Jefferson University. Amongst the many ideas that he brought with him, he demanded that diversity and inclusion become a part of our daily lives. Diversity is part of the Blueprint for Strategic Action, Jefferson’s strategic plan. One month after his arrival at Jefferson, a communication went out to the Jefferson community that described the importance of an inclusive and diverse environments well as the importance of it being woven into our culture.

Skmc Council On Diversity And Inclusion

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

The SKMC Council for Diversity and Inclusion (D & I) is charged with enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the medical college community to allow us to best achieve our mission in patient care, education and research, and to the ability of our graduates to best serve the heath and health care needs of the public. The Council reviews and assesses the status and effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives within the student, resident and faculty communities of SKMC and make recommendations regarding initiatives, policies, and resources needed to achieve desired outcomes. Headed by Mark L. Tykocinski, MD, the Anthony …

Student Group Activity

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

Descriptions of the following Student Groups:

• Student National Medical Association
• JeffLGBTQ
• Jewish Student Association
• Jefferson Muslim Society
• Latino Medical Students Association
• Medical Spanish Translator Program
• Diversity Council
• Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association
• Diversity and Inclusion Student Advisory Board

Recruitment

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

In 2015, SKMC took a team approach to recruitment. A team comprised of students, residents, and faculty, along with the diversity deans staffed recruiting tables at a variety of national venues. SKMC regularly recruits at the AAMC Minority Career Fair, the Student National Medical Association, and the Latino Medical Student Association. At the National Medical Association (the oldest and largest medical association for black physicians) in August 2015, the team included Mr. Joseph Hill, Chief Diversity Officer for Thomas Jefferson University.

Graduate Medical Education

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

To expand and enhance diversity and inclusion for our resident physicians, three initiatives targeting Graduate Medical Education are underway.

Faculty Initiatives

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

New URM faculty welcome meeting

Faculty Development-Unconscious Bias Workshop

Support for Minority and women faculty development

Formal Diversity Training

SKMC Search and Hiring Policy

Pipeline Programs

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

Asstated by the American Association of Medical Colleges, “a medical education program must develop programs or partnerships aimed at broadening diversity among qualified applicants for medical school admission”. Minority doctors comprise about 6 percent of the total U.S. physician population, a number that has not changed since the 1960s, says Traci R. Trice, MD, assistant dean for diversity and student diversity programs. “If you look more specifically at certain populations, particularly black males, the numbers have even gone down,” she notes. Yet African Americans comprise about 15 percent of the general U.S. population and Hispanics or Latinos make up about …

Skmc Gift: Baxter Scholarship

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

The Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is pleased to announce a gift of $2 million from Jim and Nancy Baxter that will provide scholarships to underrepresented students in medicine and support diversity programs at the college. The scholarships, to be named the “Baxter Family Scholarships,” will award full tuition to the Sidney Kimmel Medical College to four students in each of the incoming classes of 2020 and 2021.

A Message From The Diversity Dean, Dr. Bernard Lopez, Bernard Lopez, Md

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Newsletter

Welcome to the first newsletter from the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, intended to reach our students, residents, and faculty and spread awareness about diversity initiatives at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University!