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Welcome to Equity Matters, a monthly newsletter from the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Equity Matters is distributed to faculty, staff, and students in the Duke University School of Medicine. In recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility tomorrow, we would like to uplift the accomplishments, celebrations, and remarkable resilience of our transgender and nonbinary community. In this issue, learn more about events honoring the day. We also spotlight the work of Leonor Corsino, MD, MHS, and share recent EDI-related news stories, resources, and coming events. |
| When Leonor Corsino, MD, MHS, came to Duke as an Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition Fellow in 2006, she had a clear vision of her future as a physician-scientist working to address care, health outcomes, and health disparities for Latino and Hispanic populations. But that vision grew after both School leadership and isolated medical students approached Corsino, asking her to also help improve representation and belonging for Latino and Hispanic students, faculty, and trainees within the School of Medicine. | | | In the 17 years since, Corsino has taken an integrated approach in her duties, working to improve belonging and engagement for all members of the School of Medicine, understand and address health disparities for Latino and Hispanic populations, and reduce racial barriers for incoming students and trainees. In this month’s EDI Spotlight interview, Corsino talks about her work in each of these roles. She also shares tips for time management, advice she wished she’d received as a trainee, and her passions for interior design and time with family when she’s not at Duke. |
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Partnering with the Community to Reverse the HIV Trend in Latinx Individuals
Through a new National Institutes of Health grant, Sarah “Sadie” Wilson, PhD, assistant professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences, hopes to reduce inequities that place Latinx individuals at higher risk of HIV. She’s partnering with her friend and colleague, Joaquin Carcaño, director of southern health policy at Latinos in the South, to launch a community-based, equity-focused initiative in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area.
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Program Puts High School Students on the Path to Careers in Health Care
Knowing how to apply to health professions programs, or even what type of careers exist in those fields, can be a mystery for many young people. The Duke University School of Medicine Health Professions Recruitment and Education Program (HPREP) aims to make that process less mysterious and more accessible to all students.
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Dominguez Appointed Interim Associate Vice Chair for EDI for Anesthesiology
Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, has been appointed the interim associate vice chair for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Department of Anesthesiology, effective March 1. In her new role, Dominguez will lead and develop a more robust and comprehensive Duke Anesthesiology Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Program.
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Purakal Recognized Among Duke’s 2022-23 Presidential Award Winners
John Purakal, MD, one of the School of Medicine’s EDI leaders, was among those honored at Duke’s 2022-23 Presidential Awards ceremony in February. A founding member of the Emergency Medicine Department’s Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Purakal developed “ParallelED,” a screening procedure which assists emergency department patients with social needs such as housing, food, and transportation.
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The AAMC Center for Health Justice on Protecting Gender-Affirming Medical Care
The AAMC Center for Health Justice recently released a policy brief analyzing the 2023 landscape of state legislation banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, and the potential impacts of these bans on the mental health, well-being, and futures of these youth, their families, and their communities.
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Let's Talk Ramadan with Dr. Amal Hamdan
Amal Hamdan, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, discusses a time of year that is special to her, her family, and friends — and to 1.6 billion people globally (about one quarter of the world's population): Ramadan. This year, Ramadan falls approximately from March 22 to April 20.
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NSF Releases Report on Diversity Trends in STEM Jobs
Women, members of minority ethnic groups, and those with disabilities continue to be under-represented in positions across the US science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce, according to a report by the US National Science Foundation (NSF). Read more about the report in this Nature article, featuring Johnna Frierson, PhD, associate dean of equity, diversity, and inclusion for the basic sciences.
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Spring Holidays
The students, faculty, staff, and trainees of the School of Medicine hold a wide variety of religious backgrounds and celebrate many different holidays and observances. The spring season will be marked by several holidays and celebrations, including Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Passover, and Easter. Read about these and other holidays, their impact on the workplace, and more on the Tanenbaum Workplace Resources page.
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2023 Trans Day of Visibility with the LGBTQ Center of Durham
What's Tea? Celebration of Trans Lives & Community
March 31 • 1-3 p.m.
In the park at the corner of Main St. and Mangum St., Durham
RSVP by email to grasp@Igbtqcenterofdurham.org (subject: TDOV tea).
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Celebrating Transgender Visibility Day
March 31 • 5:30-7 p.m.
The Seymour Center
The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE LGBTQ+ Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a discussion and celebration: Celebrating Transgender Visibility Day.
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Conversations with Colleagues
Racial Justice: Deeper Dive
March 31-May 5 • 12-1 p.m.
This six-week transformative experience focuses on exploring the origins of systemic racism, understanding our own implicit biases, and learning what we can each do to have a positive impact on our local community.
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Reclaiming Our Power: Celebrating Trans Lives
March 31 • 5 p.m.
Suite 4, 506 Ramseur St #4, Durham, NC
Join Equality NC for Trans Day of Visibility to engage in conversation with powerful voices from the Trans community.
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Gender-Affirming Medical Care Webinar
April 5 • 11 a.m.
Discuss the current landscape of anti-transgender legislation, learn the facts about gender- affirming medical care, and hear from health care professionals about providing this life-affirming care to patients. Hosted by the AAMC Center for Health Justice.
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National Chats for Change: Impact of Anti-DEI and Anti-CRT Legislation
April 5 • 12 p.m.
Join the Icahn School of Medicine and other colleagues for a special edition of National Chats for Change. The discussion will cover the impact of laws curtailing anti-racist practice on medical schools and academic medicine.
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Equitable Hiring Practices
April 6 • 2-3:30 p.m.
Smith Warehouse, Ahmadieh Family Lecture Hall, Bay 4, C105
Kimberly Hewitt & Sophia Brelvi
This workshop from the Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) engages with search practices, including search committees on equitable practices throughout the search process.
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White Supremacy Culture: Impact on Workplace Interactions
April 11 • 10-11:30
Duke University Press Library
In this session from the Office for Institutional Equity (OIE), participants will learn from examples of how white supremacy culture operates in general, as well as how it is enacted specifically within workplaces.
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Generational Diversity in the Workplace: Creating a More Inclusive Team
April 25 • 10-11:30 a.m.
Duke University Press Library
In this session from the Office for Institutional Equity (OIE), participants will learn about the general characteristics attributed to generational differences and how they may impact workplace engagement.
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Duke Next Generation Leaders Symposium
June 7 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Trent Semans Center for Health Education
This event will bring together a cohort of promising postdoctoral scientists committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the biomedical sciences. The day will include research presentations with a reception to follow. Open to all in the Duke community. Register by May 24.
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Equity Advancement Symposium 2023 – Save the Date
July 27
Trent Semans Center for Health Education
Featuring Keynote Speaker: David Asai, PhD, Senior Director for Science Education, Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Theater Delta Performance; and BioCore Student Poster Presentations. Hosted by Duke University School of Medicine IDEALS Office and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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