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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, medical student Samuel Ndukwe, MMCi, discusses his work with the Duke chapter of Black Men in White Coats. We also share recent EDI-related news stories, resources, and coming events. |
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It took until he was 20 years old before Samuel Ndukwe first saw a physician who looked like him. Recognizing that representation matters, the second-year Duke medical student is now doing all he can to make sure young Black men see themselves represented in the medical field much earlier than he did. | |
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In this month’s EDI Spotlight, Ndukwe discusses his work as founder and president of Duke’s chapter of Black Men in White Coats. He shares how the organization is giving hope and inspiration to young Black men and his desire for the organization to help address the disparity in the number of Black men enrolling in medical school. He also reveals how spending time with loved ones and connecting with his church community helps keep him grounded. | | |
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The Duke Department of Medicine has launched a new initiative designed to promote inclusive opportunities for career advancement for administrative professionals. Funded by the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Catalyst Fund, the Duke Administrative Career Advancement Program aims to create an inclusive environment where every administrative professional has an equitable chance for advancement, regardless of their role.
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Duke recently recognized Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 13-19). In case you missed it, Vice President of Human Resources Antwan Lofton shared a message acknowledging the week and Duke’s pledge to foster an environment where all people feel recognized and valued at Duke.
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Mass media often perpetuate the trope of the “strong Black woman,” someone who perseveres through cycles of hardship and struggle. But a new study, co-authored by Keisha Bentley-Edwards, PhD, associate professor in medicine, is showing that celebrating the resiliency of Black women and girls has a cost.
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The Duke Health 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Impact Report is now available. Read the report to learn more about the impact of Duke Health’s efforts over the past year to provide equitable health care for all.
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The Duke Department of Medicine is honoring the legacy of the late Kimberley J. Evans, MD, by creating a new residency elective dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the department. Also, a Duke bench will bear her name to memorialize her deep impact on colleagues and trainees.
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For more than 15 years, Ben Reese led Duke’s Office of Institutional Equity and served as the university’s chief diversity officer. In this interview, he talks about the joys and challenges of this important work — both at Duke and in the broader national context.
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The Sensory Friendly Film Series, an initiative created through a partnership between the Carolina Theatre of Durham and the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, provides a safe and welcoming cinema experience for autistic individuals and others in need of sensory accommodations.
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Many holidays take place during the fall and winter months, December in particular. This tip sheet from Tanenbaum provides strategies for creating an inclusive workplace environment during the month of December and year-round.
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November 22 • 8-9 a.m.
Duke North 2002 and Zoom
Join the Duke Department of Medicine for its annual Veterans Experience Grand Rounds.
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December 3 • Noon-12:45 p.m.
Zoom
Join Duke University's newly formed Anti-Racism Employee Resource Group, which is open to all employees, for a panel discussion.
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December 4 • Noon-1 p.m.
Join colleagues from Mt. Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine for a discussion on the emergence of the health equity officer role and its implications for anti-racism efforts.
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January 17 • 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Freeman Center for Jewish Life
This in-person, interactive, in-depth session explores Jewish identity and diversity as well as dives into the roots of antisemitism, how it manifests today, and what we can all do about it.
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February 7 • 3-6:30 p.m.
Durham Convention Center
Join the Duke Cancer Institute Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity (COEE) for an evening of learning and discussion about advancing health equity in the field of cancer medicine in Durham and beyond.
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