Black history is intertwined in the history of Johns Hopkins with figures like Vivien Thomas, who began as an assistant to Alfred Blalock, being paid as a janitor, and went on to develop procedures used to treat cyanotic heart disease, and Levi Watkins, who became the first black chief resident in cardiac surgery of The Johns(...)
Diversity
The Diversity Council Has a New Website
Posted by | AdministrationThe Diversity Council website has a new look! We’ve updated the site to make it more user-friendly and highlight our major initiatives and outreach. Discover photos, information about our recent visiting professors, our member list and more. Find it under the Faculty & Staff Resources section of the DOM website or by following this link:(...)
DOM Featured in the 2017 Diversity Annual Report
Posted by | AdministrationThe Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion has released its 2017 Diversity Annual Report, and the DOM is heavily featured. Check out the following pages: 6-7 for a story about our Department of Medicine Civic Engagement Initiative 13 (below) for accolades of Sherita Golden, Namandje Bumpus and Risha Irvin 25 for a photo featuring Lisa Cooper and Deidra Crews 26(...)
Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellow Program
Posted by | EducationThe Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is part of the Faculty Diversity Initiative, which is one of many programs outlined in the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. The fellowship will support one or two years of salary and provide fringe benefits and a small research award for individuals who will contribute to the diversity of his or(...)
BNGAP National Pre-Faculty Career Development Conference
Posted by | AdministrationBuilding the Next Generation of Academic Physicians (BNGAP) is holding a conference in Miami from February 16-18 to bring together trainees, faculty and senior leaders to share and discuss activities and best practices to better prepare trainees (e.g. college, graduate, post-doctoral) to consider, pursue and ultimately succeed as future educators, researchers and clinical faculty. This conference(...)
Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar
Posted by | LeadershipThe Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) will host the annual Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar for early career faculty who aspire to leadership roles in academic medicine. The three-day, multi-cultural seminar is designed for: Senior clinical and research fellows Instructors Assistant professors Post docs (MD, PhD and MD/PhDs) The 2017 Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar(...)
14th Annual Myron L. Weisfeldt Distinguished Visiting Professor in Diversity
Posted by | CMEThe Department of Medicine Diversity Council and the School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Cultural Competence are thrilled to announce the visit of Dr. Ivor Benjamin as the 14th Annual Myron L. Weisfeldt Distinguished Visiting Professor in Diversity. Dr. Benjamin is professor of Medicine, Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cell Biology and Surgery and director(...)
Diversity Recognition Awards
Posted by | Civic EngagementThe Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council (DLC) is seeking nominations for its 15th annual Diversity Recognition Awards. These awards recognize exceptional contributions of faculty, staff and students in advancing and celebrating diversity and inclusiveness at Johns Hopkins. Faculty, staff and students from all divisions of Johns Hopkins are eligible to receive the award. Current members of the DLC are(...)
Summer Training for Underrepresented Junior Faculty
Posted by | EducationThe PRIDE Summer Institute Programs to Increase Diversity Among Individuals Engaged in Health-Related Research are now accepting applications. Space is limited for the 2017 mentored summer training programs so apply early! Who: Eligible applicants are junior-level faculty or scientists with a background that is under-represented in the biomedical or health sciences, and are United(...)