Two weeks ago, the School of Medicine’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), led by Director JP Pierre, held an event titled "Beyond the Binary: Expanding Our Understanding of LGBTQ+ Healthcare." The goal was to advance the understanding and practice of LGBTQ+ healthcare both locally and regionally. I appreciate the full engagement of our SOM leaders, who are working tirelessly to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace in full support of our LGBTQ+ communities. As a follow up to my announcement at the event, the Office of EDI very recently launched the OUTlist. This is a safe space for current faculty, staff, students, trainees, and alumni who identify as LGBTQ+ to connect with others who share this lived experience within the School of Medicine. The OUTlist is intended to facilitate communication and community building, and is a reflection of our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We will continue to explore options to further this important work, and I ask everyone to always be on the lookout for opportunities to better dialogue and engage with members of our community whose voices and stories are not often heard.
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