Past Events

May 08 | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Honoring Asian Mothers: Caregiving, Nutrition, and Women’s Health

Please join us for a special virtual event in honoring AANHPI Month and Mother’s Day. Panelists Ranak Trivedi, Bertha Chan, Thaomi Michelle Dinh, and Jessica Kung will explore the connection between culture, caregiving, and women’s health across generations via their personal stories and expert insights. This event is sponsored by the Center for Asian Health Research and Education, Stanford Health Library, and the Department of Medicine CCB Team.

Event Details:

May 8, 2026
12pm-1pmPT
Virtual Event

Event flyer for Power in Unity event listed here.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together

Join the Stanford Medicine community as we come together to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and continue building connections across our community and beyond. This year's theme, Power in Unity, highlights the strength we create when we support, uplift, and grow together.

Event Details:

May 2, 2026
11am-2pm
Center for Academic Medicine Courtyard
453 Quarry Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94305

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Hosted by Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health

2026 International Women's Day

Join us in celebration of International Women’s Day this March 9th, from 4-6pm in LKSC 320. Together, we will honor all women, and the allies that support them, while reflecting on this year’s theme: “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” We look forward to coming together in community to acknowledge the progress made and the work still ahead.

Event Details:

March 9, 2026
4-6pm
Li Ka Shing Center, Room 320 (Dean’s Suite Board Room)
Beverages and light refreshments will be served

Welcome to Women in Medicine Month 2025 Stay abreast of all Department of Medicine activities celebrating all the incredible women in medicine who are working as staff, faculty, residents, and fellows in our academic community. Visit website

Attend In-Person Writing Studio for WIMM Community Poetry Project with Dr Diana Farid To celebrate Women in Medicine Month, the Department of Medicine Culture and Community Building Committee and Dr. Diana Farid invite you to contribute to a community poem project in honor of women in medicine. We are hosting an in-person writing studio for Stanford faculty, fellows, residents, and staff. Participant submissions will be curated by poet and physician Diana Farid, MD, into a finished written piece. The final poem will be showcased on the WIMM website and may be shared through other media. Please complete this form to join us for an evening of collaborative writing, inspiration, and connection. Wednesday, September 24th, from 4:00pm - 5:30pm in Alway Courtyard **Writing supplies and light refreshments will be provided.** Space is limited, and registration required to attend. An Outlook Calendar invitation will be sent to the address you provide. We are also offering the opportunity to access the project writing prompts online and submit your written responses using this virtual submission form. The form will remain open until September 30th.

Inclusion Rounds w Sylvie Leotin Flyer - 1

Women in Medicine Month 2024 Catch up on any original perspectives, MGR event recordings, and group photos from the Department of Medicine's 2024 observance of Women in Medicine Month.

Honoring Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Culture on Wednesday, June 26th Join the DoM DEI Committee for a live performance of West African Dance from Tiye Garrett and the Kuumba Dance Team. More information will be provided as we get closer to the event date. 12pm - 1pm The Alumni Lawn (between LKSC and the Clark Center) Food and drinks will be available for event guests. This is a picnic-style event, you're welcome to bring a blanket or chair!

Sharing Your "Pearls" of Wisdom - An Identity Conversation on May 22nd Happy AANHPI Heritage Month! We want to invite all DoM employees to a department event: Sharing Your "Pearls" of Wisdom - An Identity Conversation! Please join us - Boba will be available at the in-person event.

"Breaking the Silence on Untreated Autism Among Asian American Children and Their Families" on May 22nd

1 in 19 Asian children have autism but less than 1% receive treatment. Join us in this HYBRID talk to learn more about this disparity today.

Film Screening of "Umenoki" and Panel Discussion on "Caring for Asian Elders" on May 8th

The Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE), Stanford Medical Humanities and Arts Program, and Stanford Health Library welcome you to a screening of the student-film Umenoki. The documentary film captures poignant stories from Japanese American families as they grow and age, from the turmoil of internment to their last days at the Umenoki Gardens Senior Home which was founded on the grounds of the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church in Union City.

Following the film there will be a panel discussion on caring for Asian elders.

Black History Month Medicine Grand Rounds Every Wednesday morning, Febuary 2024

Black History Month Convos and Tea: An Identity Conversation Black Heritage Month has begun and we would like to highlight and Invite all Department of Medicine (DoM) employees to attend a department event: Convos & Tea! Please join us on February 26, 2024!

LGBTQ+ Family Building: Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Diverse Populations Tuesday, June 18th The DEI Committee is hosting a virtual event open to DoM faculty and staff: Inclusion Rounds presentation with Drs. Juno Obedin-Maliver and Diana Marie Tordoff on June 18^thfrom 12pm - 1pm.