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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, David Hasan, MD, MSc, discusses his humanitarian work in Gaza. We also share recent EDI-related news stories, resources, and coming events. |
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Before October 7, 2023, David Hasan, MD, MSc, professor of neurosurgery, never pictured himself doing humanitarian work overseas. But that all changed once the Israel-Hamas war began. The father of a young daughter, he was particularly saddened after seeing children on both sides injured and killed. Hasan, who was born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents, set out to do whatever he could to help, traveling to Gaza in late 2023 with a group of doctors to perform surgeries. | |
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In this month’s EDI Spotlight, Hasan shares how he has since expanded his humanitarian efforts in the region, including providing backpacks filled with much-needed supplies for young women and leading an effort to build a village for orphans. | | |
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New Leadership Initiative Launches in November
A new initiative for School of Medicine senior leaders, called Leadership Enrichment at Duke (LEAD), will launch in November. The cohort-based initiative aims to enhance individual leader growth and executive team development. LEAD will initially focus on vice deans, department chairs, select center and institute directors, and select Duke University Health System leaders. Look out for more updates in the coming months.
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The city of Durham, along with many from the Duke Health community, came together last month to celebrate inclusion, community, family, pride, and advocacy at Pride: Durham, NC 2024.
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Duke Health’s dedicated phone line for Spanish-speaking patients is now live. This new dedicated phone line is part of Duke Health’s mission to create an equitable, inclusive environment and improve the Duke Health experience for all.
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The Office for Institutional Equity offers workshops on a variety of topics, including equitable hiring practices, discrimination and harassment, recognizing and interrupting ableism, and more. The series is open to the Duke community.
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Duke Department of Pediatrics hosted its first Pediatrics Career Exploration Day in September. Students from North Carolina Central University, Shaw University, North Carolina A&T State University, and other surrounding institutions had the opportunity to learn about the field of pediatric medicine.
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Students, trainees, community organizations, researchers, and health care professionals are invited to submit an abstract for the poster session at the annual MaryAnn Black Distinguished Health Equity Symposium. The poster session seeks to highlight exceptional work that advances health equity in the local community. Submission deadline: November 11.
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Tanenbaum offers educational resources to help employers and employees create inclusive workplaces. Visit the Tanenbaum website for fact sheets, checklists, and trainings that may help when planning events to celebrate and recognize holidays and observances.
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Joanne A.P. Wilson, MD, emeritus professor of medicine at Duke University School of Medicine, has been honored as the recipient of the UNC Black Alumni Reunion’s James L. Lassiter, J. Kenneth Lee, Floyd B. McKissick Sr. and James R. Walker Trailblazer Award.
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In a new report, Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) details the impact of a three-year initiative aimed at increasing access to clinical research. Launched in 2021, the Research Equity and Diversity Initiative (READI) worked to increase equitable representation and diversity in clinical research, build community trust, and reduce health disparities.
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November 6 • Noon-1:30 p.m.
Trent Semans Center for Health Education
Giselle López, MD, PhD, and Katherine Ramos, PhD
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Office for Faculty will host a new faculty orientation follow-up session for new underrepresented racial and ethnic faculty (UREF). This informal gathering aims to promote community and connection.
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November 6 • Noon-1 p.m.
Join colleagues from Mt. Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine to discuss what comes next for the country and ourselves as we deconstruct the presidential election and its ramifications.
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November 13 • Noon-1 p.m.
Great Hall, Trent Semans Center, and Zoom
Ryan Emanuel, PhD
Using examples from his 2024 book, On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice, Ryan Emanuel, PhD, will reflect on how his work has supported efforts to promote environmental justice. Sponsored by the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine.
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November 14 • 5-7 p.m.
Fonda Lupita
905 W. Main St., Suite 21A, Durham, NC
Are you ready to elevate your professional network at Duke? Join us for an exclusive networking event sponsored by ¡DALHE! Let’s connect to build valuable relationships, foster new collaborations, and socialize in a friendly atmosphere. RSVP to ¡DALHE! at DALHE.ERG@duke.edu by November 12.
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November 15 • Noon-1 p.m.
Join the ¡DALHE! career committee at its November Virtual Cafecito, featuring Dr. Raphael Valdivia, chair of the Duke Department of Immunology. Virtual Cafecitos are an opportunity for Duke Latiné/Hispanic staff and allies to create and maintain open dialogue.
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