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Diversity: 2020 Year in Review
The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated health inequities perpetuated by our nation’s history of systemic racism as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx and indigenous populations remain disproportionately at higher risk for infection, hospitalization and death from COVID-19.  These health care disparities among minoritized communities did not arise overnight but are the result of historic social, economic and political disenfranchisement.
As 2020 ends, we reflect on what we’ve learned about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and look ahead to build upon those lessons.

IU School of Medicine  |  Dec 11, 2020

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In case you missed it: Fall 2020 All School Meeting highlights
In a year defined by unprecedented challenges, the faculty, staff and learners at Indiana University School of Medicine near the close of 2020 with much

IU School of Medicine  |  Nov 05, 2020

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42 Ways to Advance Racial Equity in Academic Medicine

Dr. Sylk Sotto is the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Development, and Diversity in the Department of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. Her

Sylk M. Sotto, EdD, MPS, MBA  |  Oct 13, 2020

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Record-setting research submissions
IU School of Medicine is on track to set another research funding record in 2020. It's an amazing accomplishment when you

IU School of Medicine  |  Oct 08, 2020

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Meet Katherine Hiller, IU School of Medicine-Bloomington campus director
Katherine Hiller shares her diverse and collaborative experiences in medical education and her vision for preparing healers and transforming health in Bloomington and beyond.

Laura Gates  |  Jul 15, 2020

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Meet the new Chief Diversity Officer
In this new role, I’m eager to continue providing mentorship to others in our school—to discover commonalities, have meaningful discussions, and work together to help

Patricia Treadwell, MD  |  Jul 09, 2020

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Dr. Patricia Treadwell named Special Advisor to the Dean, Chief Diversity Officer
In this new role, Dr. Patricia Treadwell will serve as a critical advisor to the dean on matters of diversity, equity and inclusion spanning all

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA  |  Jun 16, 2020

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Standing together through COVID-19
In these unprecedented times, thank you for your dedication and resiliency. The people of IU School of Medicine have always stepped up to face big

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA  |  Mar 16, 2020

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Celebrating three decades of global health leadership and announcing our next director

This past summer, my wife Robin and I made the long trip back to Eldoret, Kenya. There — a five-hour drive from Nairobi and a

Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA  |  Feb 03, 2020

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Office of Technology Affairs continues momentum

When I joined the School of Medicine as the inaugural chief information officer early last year, I hit the ground running to identify and assess

Rob Lowden  |  Jan 22, 2020