Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion in the Department of Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to building an inclusive, equitable community that reflects Minnesota’s rich diversity and advances the health of all children.

Our Commitment

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. We believe our mission can only be fully realized by fostering an environment grounded in inclusiveness, equity, and respect for both the differences and commonalities within our community.

We strive to create a culture where individual identities are valued and celebrated, recognizing that a diverse department fuels innovation, drives the advancement of knowledge, and enhances the quality of care we provide to children and families.

To meet the needs of the diverse populations we serve, we are committed to training a culturally responsive workforce. This includes the active recruitment, hiring, and retention of faculty, staff, and trainees who have historically faced barriers to careers in medicine, research, and academia in Minnesota.

We aim for our departmental community to reflect the broad range of identities present across our state—including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic status, national origin, and religious practice. Through this commitment, we strive to advance health equity and promote the well-being of all children.

Leadership

Catherine Bendel, MD

Cathy bendel

Vice Chair for Equity and Diversity
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council Chair
Associate Professor
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Deanna Loggins, MEd

Deanna Loggins

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Program Manager
Department of Pediatrics
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March 12, 2025

"Parents in Pediatrics: A Focus on the I in D.E.I." with Karim Sadak, MD, MPH, MSE; Kelsey Olson, APRN, CNP; Renee Sieving, PhD, RN, FAAN, FSAHM; Quang Nguyen

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University Of Minnesota Title IX Statement

As required by Title IX, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its education programs or activities, including in admissions and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the University’s Title IX Coordinators or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. Please see the University of Minnesota’s Title IX Statement (eoaa.umn.edu/resources) and the University’s policy (policy.umn.edu/hr/sexharassassault) for information about: (1) how to contact the Title IX Coordinators on the University’s campuses; (2) how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, sexual assault, stalking or relationship violence; and (3) the University’s procedures for responding to reports and formal complaints.

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