Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery recognizes the significance of a diverse workforce and strives toward healthcare justice for all of our patient populations. We understand that we produce our best research, workplace culture, educational opportunities, and patient outcomes when equity, inclusion, and diversity are at the forefront. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable orthopedic department, respecting and valuing the contributions of diverse faculty, trainees, staff, and patients to achieve excellence in all we do.
Black History Month at the University of Minnesota
This February, the University of Minnesota is celebrating Black History Month with Where it Starts, a new series of videos, interviews, and articles featuring Black community members.
Our DEI Committee
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery's DEI committee was formed as part of the annual strategy to support a more diverse and equitable orthopedic department and improve patient care. Committee goals include implicit bias training for interviewers, more diversity topics and speakers of color at Grand Rounds, retreats focused on DEI initiatives, outreach to communities of color, and more.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Aaron Corfield, DPM - Committee Chair
Joan Bechtold, PhD
Joel Boyd, MD
Jonathan Braman, MD
Caitlin Chambers, MD
Jessica Downes, MD
Joy Harken, MHA
Paul Hoogervorst, MD
Patrick Horrigan, MD
David Jewison, MD
Michael Knudsen, MD
Bibi Mohamed
Patrick Morgan, MD
Amber Prahl
Lily Wood, MD
Visiting Medical Student Scholarship for Underrepresented Populations in Orthopedics
The University of Minnesota is committed to achieving excellence through equity and diversity. We value having diverse views and experiences that enrich our academics and our profession as a whole. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery, in conjunction with the Medical School, has the goal of creating an atmosphere where differences are valued, leading to a culturally competent healthcare workforce qualified to meet the needs of the varied populations we serve.
Our scholarship provides financial assistance for upcoming 3rdrd and 4thth year medical students (class of 2022 and 2023) who are planning a career in orthopedic surgery, and want to do a four-week away rotation at our site. Diverse students whose backgrounds and/or identities are underrepresented in orthopedics are encouraged to apply. The chosen applicants will be given a stipend of $1,000 to be used towards their lodging and/or travel expenses.
Once the application deadline has passed, five scholarship applicants will be selected to be interviewed. Two applicants will be selected for the scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year.
To fill out an application for this scholarship click here.
Requirements:
- Must be an upcoming 3rdrd or 4thth year medical student
- Attend a domestic LCME-accredited medical school
- Provide a current CV
- Upload an unofficial transcript
- Letter of recommendation from a professional reference who can speak to your goals and academic experience (One letter of recommendation only)
- Provide a personal statement addressing how you contribute to diversity in orthopedics
- Provide Step 1 score by uploading an USMLE unofficial transcript
- Skype interview; If selected as a top five candidate
Selection will be based on a holistic approach. Students’ academic achievements, shown leadership, academic research, orthopedic interest, and good academic standings will all be considered when selecting candidates.
DEADLINE EXTENDED:
Deadline for all applications are due by February 1, 2021.
If you have any questions regarding this scholarship please contact,
Alyssa Boos at orthoed@umn.edu
DEI Grand Rounds
The University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion topics into the weekly Grand Rounds schedule. Past presentations can be viewed below, and upcoming events here.
A History of Implicit Bias and Racism in Medicine: History and Today
Assistant Professor Aaron Corfield, DPM
Learning Opportunities
DEI BOOK CLUB:
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery hosts a DEI Book Club for faculty, residents, and staff. If you would like information about upcoming discussions, please reach out to Project Development Manager Joy Harken, MHA.
IMPLICIT BIAS IN SEARCH AND SELECTION PROCESSES:
The University is committed to increasing diversity among its staff, faculty, and students in admissions, promotions, scholarship decisions, and other selection processes. The presence of implicit bias in these processes can inhibit this goal. This workshop exposes participants to the breadth of implicit bias research and will help them recognize shortcuts resulting from unconscious or unexamined bias. Participants will learn promising practices and resources for addressing implicit bias in the context of search and selection processes. Register here. For more information about this workshop, contact Stef Jarvi at swilench@umn.edu or 612-624-0594.
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Articles & Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
PROJECT IMPLICIT: Project Implicit is a nonprofit organization and international collaboration between researchers who are interested in implicit social cognition - thoughts and feelings outside of conscious awareness and control. The goal of the organization is to educate the public about hidden biases and to provide a “virtual laboratory” for collecting data on the Internet. Learn more or take a test here >>
EQUITY & DIVERSITY EDUCATION PROGRAM RESOURCES
ARTICLES:
IMPLICIT BIAS IN MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS: The paper by Quinn Capers, MD, Daniel Clinchot, MD, Leon McDougle, MD, and Anthony Greenwald, PhD, is being used as a framework for the department's own implicit bias training.
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY ARTICLES:
U of M Orthopedist Works to Attract and Retain Diversity in Orthopedic Surgery and on the Ice
University of Minnesota Leaders Pave the Path for Women in Orthopedics
U of M Orthopedic Work Abroad: Making Patients Better One Country at a Time