Advancing Equity in Cancer Prevention and Control
In recognition of Minority Health Month, the School of Medicine's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be hosting a presentation from Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D. Titled Advancing Equity in Cancer Prevention and Control, this virtual presentation will discuss the current state of cancer prevention and control and the ongoing and needed efforts to reduce disparities all through an equity-focused lens. This event is open to all.
Monday, April 29, 2024, noon - 1:00 p.m.
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Ongoing
Stepping In 4 Respect Workshops
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Learn to support your School of Medicine colleagues and address discrimination and other forms of mistreatment in our clinical and learning environments. These interactive workshops utilize video scenarios, interactive debriefing discussions and improvisation experiences to help participants learn how to use a positive approach to addressing discriminatory behavior in the health care environment. While the workshops are clinically focused, the skills taught are transferable to non-clinical settings. These in-person workshops are open to all.
Friday, May 3, 2024, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
This event will be held in MMEC, room 3-101
Learn more and register here.Thursday, July 11, 2024, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
This event will be held in MMEC, room 3-101
Learn more and register here.
DEI in the News
Dialogue: What We Believe
We reaffirm the core values of human dignity and of mutual, unconditional respect, and we acknowledge our responsibility to condemn racism and all forms of discrimination.
Our students, trainees, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are valued partners who provide essential perspective and context for how we more forthrightly conduct this work. Listening is the first step in making meaningful change, and we are inspired and humbled by the feedback and engagement from our School of Medicine community.
Action: What We Are Doing
We are collaborating across our campus, health system and university to foster a welcoming community that supports and values people of all cultural backgrounds and life experiences and makes our medical school a more diverse and representative place to work.
Cultivating such an environment is essential to the fulfillment of our mission to improve the quality of health care for humanity, and we are committed to engaging in dialogue across the breadth of our community to fuel our short-term, mid-range and long-term actions.
Engagement
Where We Are Headed
As a pivotal step in turning dialogue into action, the School of Medicine is proud to announce its inaugural Inclusion Council. Members include students, trainees, faculty, staff, alumni and community members who are dedicated to this vital journey.
We remain committed to communicating openly and forthrightly about pertinent developments and activities moving forward, and we welcome your continued input, advocacy and engagement.
Learn more about other efforts to address race, diversity, equity and inclusion across VCU’s campuses and in the community.
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