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Welcome to Equity Matters, a monthly newsletter from the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. In this issue, Julius M. Wilder MD, PhD, tells us about his work to advance EDI in the Department of Medicine. We also share recent EDI-related news stories, resources, and coming events. |
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EDI Spotlight: Julius M. Wilder MD, PhD
Our final EDI Spotlight of 2022 shines on Julius Wilder, MD, PhD, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist and Chair of the Department of Medicine’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism committee (DEIAR). Wilder talks to us about balancing his oversight of efforts to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within his Department while still practicing clinical care. He also talks about how his doctorate in medical sociology complements his perspective as a clinician, his hopes for reducing health disparities in our local community, and his loves of jazz, time with family, and watching Duke basketball when he’s not at work.
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Duke Pioneer Charles Johnson, MD, Celebrated During Alumni Weekend
The life of the late Charles Johnson II, MD, was celebrated with a special tribute during Duke University School of Medicine's Alumni Weekend. The first Black faculty member in the School of Medicine, Johnson became a valuable mentor to Black students and residents and was a leader in the move toward equity. Alumni and friends are raising money for a scholarship in his name.
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Study Finds Patient’s Race Affects Ovarian Cancer Care
Non-Hispanic Black patients are less likely to receive guideline-appropriate treatment for ovarian cancer than non-Hispanic White patients, significantly affecting their treatment quality and survival chances, according to a study led by Duke Health researchers.
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Mapping Duke’s Racial Equity Resources
In response to results of the 2021 Duke Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Climate Survey, the Racial Equity Advisory Council (REAC) is working on what will become the university’s first searchable dashboard of educational engagement opportunities. The new database will connect members of the Duke community with educational opportunities across campus.
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Program Expands Access to Pediatric Mental Health Services
The incidence of mental health problems in children and adolescents has risen at alarming rates since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Learn how the Duke Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is building capacity to help through NC-PAL, a free provider-to-provider consultation line. EDI leader Annise Weaver is one of NC-PAL’s co-directors.
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Virtual Hanukkah Candle Lighting
December 18 • 6 p.m.
Join Jewish Life at Duke to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah! President Vincent Price, Campus Rabbi and Jewish Chaplain Elana Friedman, and students will light the candles together.
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SOM Academic New Faculty Orientation: History of Duke and Durham
January 10 • 1-3 p.m.
Searle Center Lecture Hall
This impactful seminar outlines key pieces of Duke's history in the context of its community, exploring important issues around race and health disparities. A reception will follow.
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Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet
January 14 • 6 p.m.
Great Hall, Trent Semans Center
The School of Medicine's 30th annual MLK SNMA banquet will feature a keynote presentation by Loren Robinson, MD, CMO & VP of Medical Affairs, CHRISTUS Health. Email olanrewaju.adisa@duke.edu for more information.
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2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
January 15 • 3 p.m.
Duke Chapel
Join members of the Duke and Durham community to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mikki Kendall, a writer and diversity consultant, will deliver the keynote address.
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Seventh Annual National Day of Racial Healing
January 17
Save the date for the National Day of Racial Healing, which is part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial, Healing & Transformation efforts. The event features a primetime town hall airing across MSNBC and Noticias Telemundo platforms in English and in Spanish.
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2023 LGBT Health Workforce Conference
April 20-22
413 East 69th St., New York City, New York
Sponsored by the Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians Initiative, this conference is designed for health professionals, educators, and students. CME credit available. Free virtual registration for undergraduate and graduate students until Jan. 13.
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