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.
Congratulations to the inaugural Health Sciences Social Justice Fellowship faculty, who alongside community partners, were honored at the Fellowship commencement on December 6, 2022.
Join the Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a day long virtual event exploring the how-to for health sciences activism. Learn how a culture of health and empowerment can be created through collaboration engagements. RSVP to this event. Additional information can be found HERE.
The Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion maintains a reference LIST of anti-racism and equity resources that aid in raising awareness.
Join University of Pittsburgh as we celebrate the lifre and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Find out what is happening across the University of Pittsburgh campus during Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Week, January 16 - 20.
CUPID is a six week, self-paced course utilizing the identity stories of Health Sciences constituents to consider how we create community. Take a look at this brief video for background: CUPID Pitt Seed Video.
Funded by a Pitt SEED grant, the CUPID course will kick off on February 13. Registration materials will be distributed shortly. Please consider participating and spread the word!
Our 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 the breadth of the human condition.
The HSDEI facilitates a spectrum of educational sessions, participates in paneled dialogue, and serves in advisory positions, among other requests.
