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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 this issue, Patrick Smith, PhD, discusses his work at the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine. We also share recent news stories, resources, and coming events. |
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When Patrick Smith, PhD, first began his academic training in bioethics, his uncle, who was a civil rights leader in Alabama for 53 years, taught Smith an important lesson: don't forget about the people. | |
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In this month’s spotlight, Smith shares how despite working in a field that can sometimes seem removed from the people, his uncle’s words have stayed with him, influencing his early work at a hospice care center in Michigan and later in his current role as director of the Program in Bioethics at the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine. He also offers insight into what jazz, his favorite genre of music, can teach physicians about engaging with patients and their families. | | |
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UNHEALED: A Story of Race, Memory, and a Teaching Hospital
On December 1, 1950, a 24-year-old Army veteran named Maltheus Avery died following a car accident—after having been turned away from Duke Hospital because of his race. The tragedy provoked national outrage and inspired a medical civil rights campaign. UNHEALED: A Story of Race, Memory, and a Teaching Hospital, a seven-episode podcast, retells this story and asks why it matters today.
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Kimberly Johnson, MD, MHS, the Brenda E. Armstrong, MD, Distinguished Professor in medicine and geriatrics, shares her perspective on the future of palliative care research. She highlights the need to focus on policies and outcomes most important to patients and families and what we can do better to promote equitable care.
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The Dean’s Staff Awards are awarded annually to recognize exemplary staff supporting the School of Medicine’s mission and values. The Dean’s Staff Awards will be presented in four categories. The nomination deadline is February 28.
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Grants Extend Promising Duke-NCCU Collaborations in Health Research
Through a grant program sponsored by the Duke-NCCU Bridge Office and administered by CTSI Accelerator, three teams made up of Duke and NCCU investigators each received $40,000 to continue their innovative biomedical research. The funding demonstrates Duke and NCCU's commitment to cultivating successful research partnerships that show high potential for clinical implementation.
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In a third round of rapid response funding from the Advancing Health Equity Together Grant program, eight community organizations have received $7,000 awards from Duke to address a range of preventable and treatable chronic diseases.
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March 3 • Noon-1 p.m.
Join the Duke University School of Nursing for the Harriet Cook Carter Lecture, titled Understanding Health Equity in Context of 2025. Featuring Monica McLemore, PhD, MPH, RN, Professor, Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing, University of Washington School of Nursing.
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Where We Start Matters: A Womanist Reframing of Bioethics
March 4 • Noon-1 p.m.
Duke Hospital Lecture Hall 2003 and Zoom
The Trent Humanities in Medicine Lecture will feature Wylin D. Wilson, PhD, MS, MDiv, Associate Professor of Theological Ethics, Duke University Divinity School. This talk considers reframing the narrative of bioethics using a particular frame of womanism.
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Asexuality 101
March 4 • Noon-1:30 p.m.
Duke Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
100 Bryan Center
This introductory workshop offered by the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity allows students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to learn about identities on the asexual spectrum. Participants will understand what asexuality means and how to create spaces of welcome and inclusion.
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Donald T. Moore, MD, Endowed Lecture
March 19 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University (Lecture Hall)
2001 Campus Drive
The Duke community is invited to attend the Donald T. Moore, MD, Endowed Lecture. Featuring Haywood L. Brown, MD, senior associate vice president of academic and faculty affairs for the University of South Florida Health and a professor of obstetrics and gynecology for the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida.
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Neglected Contributions: The Activist Roots of American Bioethics
March 25 • Noon-1:00 p.m.
Trent Semans Center Great Hall and Zoom
In this talk, Robert Baker, PhD, will put forward a history of the birth of bioethics, shedding light on the actions of many unsung dissenters and whistleblowers. Baker is the founding director (emeritus) of the Bioethics Program, Clarkson University-Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City.
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Trans 101 Training
March 26 • Noon-1:30 p.m.
Duke Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
100 Bryan Center
In this introductory workshop offered by the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, learn about identities related to sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression and about the vast experiences of members of the trans community.
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Pronoun Primer: A Pathway to Inclusion
April 1 • 1-2 p.m.
Virtual
In this session, the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity will provide an overview of gender pronouns and discuss their importance in creating inclusive spaces for transgender and non-binary students.
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