Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
June is Pride Month, celebrating the impact of all LGBTQ+ individuals! Pride Twin Cities offers great resources and upcoming events for members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community! June is also a month that honors Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The University officially recognizes June 19th as a Holiday and we wish to highlight this year with our Juneteenth Celebration.
Vice Chair
Shahnaz Sultan, MD
Associate Vice Chair
Cuong Pham, MD
The University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Medicine, is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as an essential strategy to support all members of our academic community: faculty, trainees, staff, and the patients and communities we serve. We strive for a culture of inclusive excellence in which our commitment to the core values of equity and diversity are reflected in all of our clinical care, research, education, and service activities.
UReport/Contact Us: dom-dei@umn.edu
Created in 2021, the Department of Medicine's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Office (DEIAO) supports and implements the Department's diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility goals and plans.
The Diversity Council is a group of faculty and staff that is committed to advancing the strategic goal of supporting diversity, equity and inclusion as being integral to our mission and aligned with the University of Minnesota and MHealth/Fairview.
DEI related resources for current staff, faculty, learners, and alumni supported by the University of Minnesota.
Spotlights
Diversity Award for Research Equity (DARE)
Dr. Anne Joseph Early-Career Research Award (ERA)
DEI Spotlight
Dr. Cuong Pham, a Vietnamese-born physician in Minnesota, is a prominent advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in healthcare. Alongside his work in patient-centered care and harm reduction in Addiction Medicine, Dr. Pham serves as the Associate Vice Chair of DEI for the University of Minnesota's Department of Medicine. He also co-founded Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity, driving advocacy and community engagement for a more inclusive healthcare environment.