Dr. Risha Irvin will become the next Associate Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion and Director of the DOM Diversity Council on March 1, 2021. Born and raised in the South, Dr. Irvin and her family were no strangers to the unjust Jim Crow laws and discrimination that still exists in our society today. Her […]
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Making the Most of Mentorship: Practical Tips for Success
Posted by | LeadershipThe DOM Task Force on Women's Academic Careers and the Diversity Council invite you to an interactive session on mentorship. Drs. Janet Serwint and Dave Kern from the Academy at Johns Hopkins will lead a discussion on making the most of mentorship including how to find the right mentors to advance your career as well […]
Support the Gift of Love Gift Drive
Posted by | Civic EngagementThis year, the JHM Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity is partnering with the Housing Authority of Baltimore City Resident Services, Inc. to support this holiday gift drive. The purpose is to provide Christmas gifts to selected public housing and Housing Choice Voucher children who may otherwise go without them. This project has been […]
JHM Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity Resources
Posted by | Civic EngagementThe JHM Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity is offering the following training and resources: One-hour live, virtual unconscious bias training. This will be required at all Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) entities for managers and above; hospital nurse leaders; credentialed providers (such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners); and for school of medicine faculty […]
State of the Department Recap
Posted by | Education, LeadershipThank you to everyone who viewed Dr. Anderson's State of the Department address and the opening of Medical Grand Rounds this morning. Your interest and participation in the successes and future of this department are a huge part of what makes it the productive and accomplished department it is. Thank you and congratulations to the […]
Promotion and CV Review with the DOM Faculty Development and Promotions Team
Posted by | Leadership, Vice Chair ContributorsThe Diversity Council and Task Force on Women’s Academic Careers in Medicine is pleased to host an upcoming Zoom session for junior faculty on career advancement. Promotion and CV Review with the DOM Faculty Development and Promotions Team When: Monday, September 14, 2020 from 2-3 p.m. Speakers: Drs. Eric Bass, Deidra Crews and Rachel Levine. […]
Thoughts on SGIM’s Position Statement on Social Determinants of Health
Posted by | Leadership, Patient Care, Vice Chair ContributorsWe want to call your attention to the position statement recently released by the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) on the internist’s role in addressing social determinants of health. The statement calls on internists and community practitioners to expand their reach beyond the medical office and hospital bedside to partner with others in addressing […]
Director’s Reflections: LGBTQ Month
Posted by | Administration, LeadershipJune is LGBTQ month. Our department celebrates with pride the many contributions of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer faculty, staff and learners. We miss the opportunity to celebrate in public, with parades and social gatherings; however, this month there is an extra reason for celebration. The Supreme Court of the United States recently […]
Standing Together Against Racism
Posted by | Administration, LeadershipI am writing to note the intense pain caused by a string of horrific killings (George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor), which is first and foremost piled upon our minority communities, particularly African Americans. As a white man I do not fear police, nor do I need to navigate the myriad dangers and indignities foisted […]