McGovern Medical School is committed to an institutional culture that fosters the recruitment, nurturing and retention of a diverse student body, trainees, staff and faculty that is reflective of the community we serve.
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~ Welcome Class of 2025! ~ |
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THANK YOU TO OUR HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS!
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Let's Celebrate Our Diversity!
September
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15th-Oct. 15th)
6th: Labor Day - national tribute to the contributions workers make to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country
6th-8th: Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year
10th: Ganesh Chaturthi - Hindu festival celebrating birth of Ganesha
11th: Patriot Day - 911 remembrance honoring those who lost their lives
21st: International Day of Peace - United Nations resolution, globally shared date for all humanity to commit to and build a culture of Peace above all difference
October
National Disability Awareness Month
4th: Child Health Day - awareness of how we can protect and develop children's health
11th: Columbus Day - anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in America
15th-16th: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) - holiest day of the year in Judaism, central themes are atonement and repentance, approx. 25-hour period of fasting and prayer
31st: Halloween - originated as a pagan festival; decorations, costumes, and children trick-or-treating are common activities; associated symbols include pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons
November
National Native American Heritage Month
1st: All Saints' Day - a celebration of all Christian saints in Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant churches; this day includes church services and prayer for the dead
1st-2nd: Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) - a holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food.
7th: Daylight Saving Time Ends - turn back the clock 1 hour
11th: Veterans Day - honors military veterans
25th: Thanksgiving Day - holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year; generally a family celebration revolving around a feast
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Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) |
McGovern Medical School hosted our annual Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) with 16 students. JAMP is a special program created by the Texas Legislature to support and encourage highly qualified, economically disadvantaged students pursuing a medical education. Our very own Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Asia McCleary-Gaddy, gave a presentation on Implicit Bias and how it pertains to the medical field.
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Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) |
UTHealth is a host school for the Summer Health Professional Education Program (SHPEP) which is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions.
This year we had 80 students from all around the globe for a four week virtual health program focused on medicine, nursing, and dentistry. Students engaged in a curriculum that delved into Statistics, Organic Chemistry, Social determinants of Health, and implicit bias, and the route to become an academic physician.
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"On June 25, the first "Dine with Pride" event with UTHealth LGBTQ+ group, in collaboration with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted UTHealth students, faculty, staff, and allies at Webber Plaza. Multiple organizations joined in for conversations, music, entertainment, networking opportunities, and information about resources across UTHealth."
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Women of Color Seminar
On July 20th, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in collaboration with the McGovern's Women's Faculty Forum hosted its first ever Women of Color seminar - A talk about what affects our women in science at UTHealth - society, culture, and humanity with over 70 participants!
"We wanted to bring our women faculty from diverse background together and feel strong as a group as we face different stresses from daily life, which is worse at a time of social distancing due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. We had a WOC facilitator in each breakout sessions of our virtual seminar where we also had an ally and we found our commonality in the backdrop of diverse backgrounds. It was a moment of togetherness."
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UTHealthLeads
On August 18th, UTHealthLeads kicked off their event with leadership coach Dustin Peterson! This one-year student fellowship program is to develop future leaders in health care. A total of 24 UTHealth students, four students from each school, make up this second year cohort. Every month they will be provided opportunities to network with leaders, develop fundamental skills, and commit to actions to continue their growth.
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We are excited to announce the appointment of the five newest Vice Chairs for Diversity and Inclusion in the Department of OB/OGYN, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Neurosurgery at McGovern! Please see below the other several Departmental Vice Chairs for Diversity and Inclusion at McGovern. These appointees demonstrate cultural awareness and knowledge, and provide vision and leadership for diversity and inclusion initiatives across the department’s various clinical, research, and teaching missions. This individual will report to the Chair of the Department and will work closely with the Chair, Departmental administration, and MMS Diversity Leaders. Thus far these faculty members have been chosen. Congratulations!
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Health Inequities, Health Policy and Pediatric Chronic Disease: Can We Improve Outcomes?
The first lecture of the Diversity and Equity Virtual Speaker Series was a success due to Dr. Keila Lopez's discussion relating to health inequities. Dr. Lopez talked not only about the racial inequity of COVID-19, but the COVID-19 disproportionate impact on communities of color spotlighting the nation's systemic inequities that were and still are affecting people of color. Full Recording Here
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Faculty
Mandy Hill, DrPH, MPH
"I was born and raised on the south side of Houston, TX. I am a graduate of Evan. E. Worthing High School where I ranked #4 in my graduating class of 393 students. After graduating high school, I matriculated to Xavier University of Louisiana on a partial academic scholarship to pursue a career in medicine. Xavier University of Louisiana is Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and ranked #1 at placing African Americans into medical school, so I felt my odds for success would be better at this institution." Continue reading.
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Resident
Dalton Carter, MD, PGY2
“Part of what inspired me to go to medical school was the chance to impact underserved communities. My father and his father before him were primary care doctors in those communities. My inspirations in medicine were my dad and my grandfather. Like I said, there weren’t many black doctors in New Orleans if any when my grandfather started practicing. He impacted generations and my father continued his work until retiring.” Continue reading.
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Student
Jessica G. Gonzalez, MS2
“I am a first generation American that is passionate about the field of pediatrics. My parents immigrated from Mexico in the 90’s with the belief that their future children would have more opportunities in the US. Their immense sacrifice is the reason I get to study medicine and pursue my dreams.” Continue reading.
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