Surgery DEI Grand Rounds
Annually, the DEI in Surgery Task Force extends an invitation to a speaker with the goal of nurturing a culture of inclusivity, equity, and diversity within the Department of Surgery. This discourse unites professionals, experts, and thought leaders to delve into critical issues, share insights, and inspire positive change. The event serves as a dynamic platform for dialogue, education, and a collective commitment to cultivating a workplace that genuinely values and celebrates differences."
Past Events
- 2024 SPARK Diversity Summit on October 30th, 2024.
Poster Session and Speaker Event.
Keynote speakers:
Marcus Lambert, PhD
Associate Vice President for Research, SUNY Downstate
Su Joun
Principal at Diversity@Workplace Consulting Group LLC.
Thrilled and honored to have Dr. McDade visit the Division of Vascular of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery @UMassVascSurg as our inaugural Gertler and Clark visiting professor this Wednesday. Dr. Gertler and Clark's gift to support our mission to be inclusive and to celebrate diversity is both amazingly generous and incredibly inspiring.
Dinee Collings Simpson, MD with UMass Chan Medical School General Surgery Residents.
On September 11, 2024 the Department of Surgery DEI Task Force hosted Dinee Simpson, MD in a Grand Rounds event that included a resident session led by Catherine Bixby, MD and a Q&A Luncheon with Marlina Duncan, MD Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion. Dr. Simpson's research focuses on health equity, including identifying and removing barriers to transplantation and developing interventions to promote diversity and inclusion in healthcare. Her leadership in this field has earned her recognition as a national voice advocating for patient-centered care and social justice in medicine.
