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.
My advice for Women’s History Month
"My advice for Women’s History Month is to remember all the remarkable women who have come before you, their wisdom, strength, courage, challenges, and what you carry with you now. Reach out to your close friends and family for support. You are not alone. When we are together, we can do remarkable things."
Sydney Ey, Ph.D. is a professor of psychiatry in the School of Medicine. She is also OHSU medical director of psychological well-being and runs the Wellness Consults for Leaders and Teams Service. Her research has ranged from studying optimism and coping in youth and perfectionism and attitudes about seeking treatment in medical trainees.
Cost-Free Cervical Cancer Screening
This is the second year of the Compassion Clinic in Tillamook, led by the school's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The momentum and word in the community have been very positive. HPV testing is essential for detecting high-risk HPV types that can lead to cervical cancer, allowing for early intervention and prevention. At the free clinic, OHSU physicians provided information about cervical cancer screening. HPF collection is FDA-approved.
March Observances
- Women's History Month
- Developmental Disability Awareness Month
- Irish American Heritage Month
- Greek-American Heritage Month
- March 3 | World Hearing Day
- March 12 | Equal Pay Day
- March 17-23 | Neurodiversity Celebration Week
- March 31 | Cesar Chavez Day
Upcoming events & webinars
- March 4 | Benchmarking Usability and the Cognitive A11y Frontier
- March 4-5 | Tribal Health Data Symposium
- March 7 | 8th Annual Pediatric Mental Health Update
- March 7 | The Healing Connection with the American Indian/Alaska Native Community
- March 11 | Knight Gender Equity Lunch & Learn
- March 12 | Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Health Services
- March 19 | Women in Leadership: Leading with Values in Challenging Times
- March 24-26 | Navigating Change: Strategies for Bridging Perspectives and Elevating Excellence
- March 27 | Families on the Frontline: The Push for Transgender Equality
- April 28-29 | National Minority Quality Forum Leadership Summit on Health Disparities and Spring Health Braintrust
- May 9 | NW Women's Health & Sex/Gender Differences Research Conference
DEIB News in the School of Medicine
- OHSU study confirms link between breat density, higher breast cancer risk
- Study provides new insight on hearing development in children
- New blood test identifies hart-to-detect pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy
- OHSU awarded $1.4 million for new cancer drug development training program
- OHSU scientists awarded funding for innovative human health research
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.