Ear, Nose & Throat

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grand Rounds Topics

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery hosts its Grand Rounds on Monday mornings at 7:00am.  You can view the current schedule here.  The list below represents past DEI-related grand rounds topics and their speakers that the Otolaryngology Diversity and Anti-racism Committee invited: (Last updated August 2023)

  • “Racism in Medicine: Our Commitment to Action? (July 27, 2020)” – Dr. Rula Mualla & Dr. Joanna Jacobs
  • “Conversation on Racism in Medicine 2020 (October 26, 2020)” – Dr. Phyllis Bergeron
  • “Trans competent care: A guide for the Otolaryngologist providing non-gender-affirming care (November 30, 2020)” – Dr. Joanna Jacobs
  • “Consensus, Controversies and Challenges in Facial Gender Surgery (November 30, 2020)” – Dr. Jens Berli
  • “Gender Affirming Voice Treatment (November 30, 2020)” – Dr. Joshua Schindler & Karen Drake
  • “Otolaryngology Diversity & Anti-racism Committee Year in Review (May 10, 2021)” – Dr. Joanna Jacobs and Matthew Hosanna
  • “Burnout in Otolaryngology (October 18, 2021)” – Dr. Maisie Shindo & Dr. Natalie Krane
  • “Interviewing for diversity (November 8, 2021)” – Dana Ghazi & Linzy Rodrigues (Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
  • “Gender Affirming Facial Surgery (June 6, 2022)” – Dr. Jens Berli
  • “Enhancing Medical Access for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing Patients (August 1, 2022)” – Dr. Tasmia Khan
  • “Health Literacy and Clear Communication: Improving Equity for Hospitalized Patients (March 13, 2023)” – Dr. Clifford Coleman
  • The Role of Physicians in Reimbursement, Advocacy and Health Policy (July 17, 2023)” – Dr. Peter Manes
  • “Current DEI Efforts in the DOS: Engagement, Challenges, and Successes (November 20, 2023) – Dr. Tatiana Hoyos Gomez & Dr. Patrick Worth