Justice, Equity, and Belonging

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Welcome to the Department of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. We are delighted to extend a heartfelt welcome to each of you—current and future faculty, staff, trainees, and students. Our department is more than just a place of learning and healing; it's a community where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

In our pursuit of excellence in medical education, research, patient care, and community partnerships, we are deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is a cornerstone, and every member feels a profound sense of belonging. We believe that embracing the diverse experiences and perspectives of our community is not only the right thing to do but is also essential to achieving health equity and delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care to all.

Join us in shaping a future where every member of our community can bring their whole self, pursue their passions, make meaningful contributions, and help create a healthier, more equitable world. Together, we will build a culture of justice, equity, and belonging in our department.

We envision a future where every member of our Department experiences a genuine sense of belonging and contributes to our shared Departmental efforts. We aim to inspire change that reaches beyond our walls — creating ripple effects that encourage systemic health justice locally and globally.

We strive to cultivate a Departmental environment where a sense of belonging is integral to our work. We are committed to dismantling systemic barriers in healthcare through education, scholarship, and clinical care to achieve a just, equitable, and inclusive community.

  • Compassion and Respect
  • Belonging and Inclusion
  • Equity and Justice
  • Collaboration and Co-Creation
  • Accountability and Transparency
Faculty Development Core Values

JEB Collaborative

Our JEB Collaborative is a dynamic group of faculty, staff, and trainees in the Department of Medicine who come together to engage in this work in the Department. We work collaboratively to set the direction and priorities of our work. Our goals are to integrate this work within existing structures and systems of the department; we prioritize collaboration and co-creation. 

We have organized our work into workstreams which address our priorities. Please see a general outline below; details on specific workstreams can be found on our internal page. Please contact us to join the listserv or join a workgroup. 

Fostering inclusion and connection

  • DoM Coffee Hour (monthly) 

  • DoM Town Hall (twice a year) 

  • DoM Discussion Group/Book Club (quarterly) 

  • Restorative Circles (residency only) 

Strategic equity-driven alliances

  • OHSU Health Equity Organization (health system advocacy) 

  • Warm Springs Reservation (clinical care) 

  • Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (clinical care) 

  • NxNE Clinic (community support) 

Equity-centered learning programs

  • Awareness, Communication, Transformation Seminars 

  • DoM Advocacy Series 

Inclusive career and professional development support networks

  • Represent in Medicine Mentorship Family 

  • Early Faculty Seminars

Equity-focused systems change

  • DoM Recruitment and Hiring Toolkit 

  • DoM Onboarding Toolkit 

  • DoM Growth and Development Toolkit 

  • Respect for All Clinical workflow 

  • DoM Strategic Plan development 

  • Leadership development trainings 

  • Departmental project sponsorship process 

  • DoM Awards and Grand Rounds Committees support 

  • Division- and program-specific consultation and support as requested 

Email/Connect

Please reach out directly if you would like to chat! DoM@ohsu.edu