Displaying items by tag: diversity and inclusion
In April, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion proudly commemorates the contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in the field of medicine and science.
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an international awareness week observed during the second week of March.
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This month, during Women’s History Month, the Office for Diversity and Inclusion honors Jean Cowsert, M.D., a physician who once graced the halls as a University of Alabama at Birmingham student.
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Women’s History Month celebrates the accomplishments and success of women throughout history and in modern culture. The Office for Diversity and Inclusion is honoring women this month who have made a difference and continue to make a difference currently through a series of events.
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Lunar New Year 2024 begins Feb. 10. The Office for Diversity and Inclusion sat down with Yabing Chen, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Pathology’s Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, to learn what Lunar New Year means to her.
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In an ongoing commitment to excellence, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to offer several comprehensive educational initiatives that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. These courses promote an inclusive clinical and academic environment.
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In an ongoing commitment to excellence, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to offer several comprehensive educational initiatives that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. These courses promote an inclusive clinical and academic environment.
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The UAB Heersink School of Medicine recently ushered in the joyous festival of Chanukah (or Hanukkah) with a vibrant Public Menorah Lighting event held on Thursday, Dec. 7. Hosted by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion Student Affairs, the Chabad of Alabama, and the Jewish Medical Student Association, this festive event brought together UAB leadership, students, and community members. The gathering was filled with meaningful speeches, networking opportunities, music, and traditional Chanukah treats.
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Mona Fouad, M.D., MPH, senior associate dean for Diversity and Inclusion in the Heersink School of Medicine and director of the Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center, has been elected to the National Institutes of Health’s Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD) Working Group on Diversity.
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Heersink faculty and staff gathered in different spots around Birmingham to welcome the incoming class of medical students with celebrations.