Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As healers, scientists, faculty and learners in the VCU School of Medicine, we have a responsibility to condemn racism and all forms of discrimination. We will continue to own our history with transparency and humility, learning from the mistakes of the past and building on strengths of the present to create a more just and equitable future.

Campus-Wide Events

Spring 2025
Dialogue to Action: Talking/Healing Circles to Foster a Culture of Respect and a Shared Sense of Belonging

Noon – 1 p.m. | MMEC 7-102
Join us to foster more meaningful intergroup relationships and communications – Dialogue to Action: Talking/healing Circles to Foster a Culture of Respect and a Shared Sense of Belonging. A series of Talking/ Circles open to faculty, staff, and students are scheduled over the next few months that seek to:
- Create a sense of belonging through sharing stories and active listening.
- Build and strengthen relationships and connections.
Sessions:
- Tuesday, February 18^th: Register here
- Thursday, March 13^th: Register here
- Wednesday, April 9^th: Register here

DEI in the News

06 February

An overview of 2024 Black History Month events and activities at VCU

09 January

VCU Health and VCU to host celebration and walk to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

27 November

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24 October

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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.

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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.

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Learn more about other efforts to address race, diversity, equity and inclusion across VCU’s campuses and in the community.