In this Health Sciences YouTube video, Dr. Anantha Shekhar. Ms. Paula Davis, and Dr. Chenits Pettigrew discuss the importance of valuing and honoring the diverse populations that make up Pitt's community and its surrounding neighborhoods.
As we celebrate the lives of Hispanic and Latinx/a/o/e individuals during the Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15, we welcome you to participate in the 2022 Latinx Connect Conference October 27 - 29. At that time, educators, community leaders, political advocates, and others will dialogue about Latinx identities, histories, cultures, and contemporary issues. Join other community events during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion maintains a reference LIST of anti-racism and equity resources that aid in raising awareness.
As part of the Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, the Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the School of Dental Medicine invite you to join them for food, fun, and conversation as they host the Cilantro and Aljo Venezuelan Street Food foodtruck and the Cool Beans taco truck on October 10th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Sutherland Drive. More information can be found HERE
Cilantro & Aljo Venezuelan Street Food Menu
Our programs and initiatives strive to close the diversity gap in the health professions and improve the quality of health care for underserved communities.
Mutual respect and civility, self-restraint, concern for others, and academic integrity are the foundation of the Pitt Promise: A Commitment to Civility.
Learn MoreOur office exists to foster an inclusive environment for students, trainees, and faculty within the health professions schools. Its mission also includes increasing the number of well-trained professionals who reflect different cultures, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, abilities, genders, religious affiliations, gender identities and expressions, and sexual orientations.
