We are about finding common ground
The OHSU School of Medicine is deeply committed to increasing and supporting diversity among our faculty, staff, and learners. We consider a wide range of life experiences as part of diversity, including rural heritage, economic background, sexual orientation, culture and belief systems.
The School of Medicine Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategic Action Plan 2021 - 2025 charts our contributions to institutional goals in the areas that we can significantly impact, including retention and recruitment of individuals under-represented in medicine and biomedical science. The strategic action plan is the result of sustained urgency and focus by school leaders and the SoM Diversity Affairs Committee, which includes faculty, students and trainees.
The SOM is committed to diversity and our practices, programs and policies are in alignment with AAMC, LCME, ACGME and OHSU program accreditation standards.
Students
Student religious accommodation requests are handled by the Office of Student Affairs. Student disability and pregancy accommodation requests are addressed by the Office for Student Access.
Employees
OHSU Human Resources' Employee Leaves and Accommodations team handles disability, pregnancy and religious accommodations.
"1001 Cuts" Gender Equity in Medicine Film Screening
School of Medicine members are invited to join a film screening hosted by the School of Medicine DEIB Office and the Department of Surgery's Gender Equity in Medicine Committee. The award-winning documentary "1001 Cuts" explores the experiences of women surgeons from various surgical specialties and diverse backgrounds, challenging the cultural stereotype of the surgeon. The women in "1001 Cuts" offer solutions and inspire the next generations of women surgeons. Tuesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. RSVP here.
Free HPV Screening
The School of Medicine's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine joined Adelante Mujeres, a local nonprofit, at a Women's Wellness Fair at Cedar Hills Recreation Center in Portland. Volunteers educated community members on cervical cancer screening and offered free HPV testing.
May Observances
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- May 5 | Cinco de Mayo
- May 7 | National Interpreter Appreciation Day
- May 17 | International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
- May 21 | World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
- May 26 | Memorial Day
- May 11-17 | Food and Allergy Awareness Week
- May 11-17 | National Women's Health Week
Upcoming events & webinars
- May 2-5 | 2025 Western Collaborative Conference
- May 8 | Advancing Cancer Prevention Among Latinos via Community-based Participatory Research
- May 9 | NW Women's Health & Sex/Gender Differences Research Conference
- May 15 | Reproductive Justice in Action: Centering Patients, Equity and Care
- May 21 | Healthy Native Youth Community of Practice
- May 23 | Faculty Development Summit and Faculty Development Awards
- May 29 | Life as a Faculty Member in 2025: Navigating Challenges, Uncertainties and Opportunities in a Changing World
Noticias en Español
- OHSU destaca el futuro de la investigación y los cambios que están ocurriendo en el Knight Cancer Institute.
- OHSU es el primero en Oregón en ofrecer una nueva opción de tratamiento para el cáncer de próstata
- Los pacientes de bajos ingresos con diabetes tienen más probabilidad de experimentar inestabilidad de seguro
- Científicos del sueño de OHSU ofrecen consejos para el cambio de hora
- El uso de THC durante el embarazo puede afectar el desarrollo pulmonar fetal
- Un estudio aporta nuevos conocimientos sobre el desarrollo auditivo en los niños
Respectful and identity-affirming language puts our humanity at the center
Inclusive language allows everyone to feel recognized valued, invited and motivated to contribute at their highest level. The OHSU Inclusive Language Guide provides guidance.
SoM Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan (2024 update)
The School of Medicine plan includes three goals with overarching themes that capture the essence of the climate we want to create: Belong, Include, Empower.
School of Medicine M.D. Program: Outdated Medical Terminology Guide
A guide for medical students, educators and providers. Authored by Med24 students Rohi Gheewala, José Manuel Carrillo-Castro and Sean Bowden. Download it here.
Newsletter Content Submission Guidelines
The School of Medicine's "Belong, Include, Empower” e-newsletter is sent monthly to OHSU School of Medicine members. This space is dedicated to the valuable role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging practices in promoting resources and information. Are you looking to share an idea, resource, update or event? Submit your content ideas to somdiversity@ohsu.edu
Criteria
- Is this content related to equity, diversity and inclusion within science and medicine?
- Is this content directly applicable to the OHSU School of Medicine students, faculty, and staff?
- Is it timely enough?
- Does it align with OHSU’s SoM values and aspirations around equity & inclusion?
- Does it support community building and knowledge exchange?
- Days of significance, observations and building cultural enrichment and respect.
- Health disparities and inclusion reports, funding opportunities and best practices?
- Achievements aligned with the SoM DEI Plan
Requirements
- Content must be submitted two weeks prior to the publishing deadline. The newsletter is published the 1st of each month.
- Please include a headline, a brief summary (40-50 words) and an image that reflects the nature of the event.
- Photos must be accompanied by signed release forms.
Co-Creation
School members offer diverse insights which plays a central role in determining and developing the content of the newsletter. This model allows the participation of all school members including the school's DEIB vice chairs, directors and committee chairs who lead initiatives at the department level.