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Diversity Corner

November 7, 2023

Like everyone else, we were deeply disturbed to hear about the horrifying hit-and-run currently being investigated as a hate crime that occurred on campus Friday afternoon. Attacks on Muslim, Arab, and Jewish students—fueled by rampant Islamophobia and antisemitism—are on the rise nationally, and this shows that, unfortunately, Stanford is no exception. We are deeply concerned for our Muslim, Arab, and Jewish community members: We must all continue to strive to make our community safe for everyone.

We join the Vice Provost of Student Affairs (VPSA) leaders who recently expressed gratitude that the student who was injured is receiving medical care and that the Dean of Students’ team has been in touch with the individual to offer support. We echo their appreciation for The Markaz Resource Center and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, who responded quickly and poured their hearts into being there for this student and for the Stanford community at large. We are likewise grateful for the staff at Stanford Hillel who have been working overtime to support Jewish community members during this scary and upsetting time.

We would like to take this opportunity to share a couple of important safety resources currently available to our DoM community members: 

  • For those working at Stanford Health Care (SHC) buildings on campus (e.g. the hospital or the clinics), please know you can call SHC Security to request an escort for safety (e.g. for walking to your car). They need only 1-2 hours advance notice to be there at a specific time. The number is 650-723-2222 (and is printed on everyone's badge for quick reference).

  • Contact 5-SURE Safe Ride for an on-campus after hours ride service (operating 8pm-2am), available to Stanford faculty, staff, and students.

Our DEI team has also been sharing community circles that are being organized by the University. To be notified of these, please join our DEI listserv by emailing Winnona Alba (winnona@stanford.edu). Our hearts go out to our entire community, many of whom are hurting right now.

 

In solidarity, 

 

Bonnie Maldonado, Interim Chair

Tamara Dunn & Wendy Caceres, Associate Chairs of Diversity & Inclusion

Stephanie Harman, Associate Chair for Women in Medicine

Katie M. Kanagawa, Director of Communications

Arghavan Salles, Special Advisor for DEI Programs

Resources for Combating Racism

We’ve compiled a list of resources from Stanford LEAD, Stanford Medicine's Diversity Cabinet. the Office of Faculty Development and Diversity and other groups to help you learn, grow, find support, get involved, and make an impact. 

 

Funding Opportunities

Chair Diversity Investigator Awards

The Chair Diversity Investigator Awards program supports research that addresses health inequity, social determinants of health, cultural competence, outcomes improvement, health system access/utilization for racial, ethnic, and sexual and gender minorities, among many other possibilities. The awards are open to Instructors and Assistant Professors (all lines), whose primary appointment is in the Department of Medicine. 



Dr. Fernando Mendoza HERO (Health Equity Research and Opportunity) Award 

Granted annually to a Stanford medical student who embodies the passion and commitment to advance health equity through research and community engagement. 


Dr. Miquell Miller Award for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Granted annually to a GME trainee (resident or fellow) who embodies the passion and commitment to expand diversity and inclusion efforts at Stanford. 


DEI Library

Stanford Martin Luther King Jr Research and Education Institute

Commentary

Annals of Internal Medicine: Life After May 25

Book

"Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning

In her new book of essays, poet and author Cathy Park Hong blends memoir, cultural criticism, and history to expose fresh truths about racialized consciousness in America.

Podcast

Race at Work

Race at Work is a Harvard Business Review podcast that explores the role race plays in our work and lives. 

Publication

New England Journal of Medicine: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion That Matter

Podcast

Still Processing Podcast

Still Processing is a New York Times culture podcast hosted by Jenna Wortham, who works for the New York Times Magazine, and Wesley Morris, the paper's critic at large. 

Report

The Black Experience at Work in Charts

A new McKinsey report takes a research-driven look at Black Americans’ experience in the U.S. workplace. 

Lactation Resources

Resources for employees who  are pumping or expressing breast milk while on campus or at work.

 

For additional tips for successful breastfeeding after returning to work, please contact the University WorkLife Office via their support request form.

The Department of Medicine and Lactation Council (WellMD/WellPhD) has appointed a faculty advocate to assist faculty and trainees in optimizing their workplace lactation plan and overcoming any barriers. Dr. Jessie (Kittle) Markovits hosts an informational Zoom meeting on the last Tuesday of each month and is available for individual meetings by request. To schedule an individual meeting or receive the Zoom link and details for the group meeting, email jkittle@stanford.edu.