Medical School Dean’s Lecture Series
The Medical School Dean’s Lecture Series is a series of presentations offered to faculty, staff, and students in the Medical School community, as a response to critical issues that are emerging during the pandemic, as well as our efforts to address racial injustice and health disparities within our institution.
The series provides an opportunity for members of our Medical School community to present essential topics and ideas for improving our lives, whether it be within our research, education, clinical work, or service.
Lectures are offered monthly and facilitated by senior leaders of the Medical School. If you have a suggested topic to be considered for future lectures, please submit them here.
June 12, 2024: Cultural Humility in Global Health: Checking Boxes or Bridging Gaps?
Presenter: Nadia A. Sam-Agudu (She/Her), MD, CTropMed, Professor in the Department of Pediatrics
About the Presentation: Cultural humility has been defined as "active engagement in an ongoing process of self-reflection that informs deeper understanding and respect of cultural differences." Global health is a multidisciplinary field of research, education and practice that aims to improve health for all people in all nations. This presentation will discuss the relevance of cultural humility in global health, and it and seeks to open a window of understanding into why we should do better.
About Dr. Sam-Agudu: Dr. Nadia Sam-Agudu is a clinician scientist and Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed her medical training at the Mayo Clinic Medical School and continued her training in pediatric residency and infectious diseases fellowship at the U of M. She obtained further clinical and research training in Peru and Uganda. She has worked in Nigeria and other countries in West and Central Africa for nearly 15 years, implementing HIV programs and conducting implementation research. She currently serves as the Director of U of M's Global Pediatrics Program and is the Associate Dean for DEI for medical students through the Center of Multicultural Affairs and Engagement.