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.
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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.
OHSU program helps with life challenges so families can focus on healing
OHSU Medical-Legal Partnership teams help patients with difficult personal circumstances to achieve better health outcomes; unique NICU team serves youngest patients.
OHSU aims to reduce differences in how men, women experience, are treated for pain
Center for Women’s Health conducting survey to study a range of pain management options, enhance safety, trust with patients.
OHSU Mobile Health Coalition brings care to communities
OHSU students, staff and faculty provided services such as vision exams, mammograms, cancer screenings, mental health consultations, dental care, blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings to 200 people at no charge.
April Health Observances
Upcoming events & webinars
- April 6 | Brain Fair
- April 9 | Sharing the Experiences of Faculty with Disabilities in Academic Medicine (part 2 of 4)
- April 10 | Can we achieve health equity without ending mass incarceration?
- April 15 | National Trans HIV Testing Day at Oaks Park Gay Skate Night
- April 19 | 8th Annual Adult Mental Health Conference: Strategies for Primary Care
- April 22 | Disability Resource Professionals: Supporting Disability, Equity and Accessibility (part 3 of 4)
- April 22 | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Community Event
- April 24 | Beyond Borders: Experiences of Transgender Immigrants and Refugees
- April 30 | Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Medical Students and Residents with Disabilities (part 4 of 4)
DEI News in the School of Medicine
Noticias en Español
- Semana Nacional de Prevención de las Intoxicaciones: recuerde el número 1-800-222-1222 en caso de emergencia por intoxicaciones
- Un estudio de OHSU realza las desigualdades de los resultados de salud mental entre inmigrantes antes y después del nacimiento
- Programa de capacitación ayuda a personas en Portland a encontrar carreras nuevas en atención médica
- Equipos de OHSU diagnostican y tratan a un niño pequeño con una afección misteriosa y potencialmente mortal
- OHSU optimiza el tratamiento sin incisiones para los temblores involuntarios y capacita a cirujanos de todo el país
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 Anti-Racism Plan 2021-2025
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.
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The School of Medicine's "Belong, Include, Empower” newsletter is sent monthly to members of the OHSU's School of Medicine. This space is dedicated to the valuable role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-racism practices in promoting trust, engagement and well-being. Are you looking to share an idea, resource, update or event? Submit your content ideas to somdiversity@ohsu.edu
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