Office of Diversity and Inclusion of Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Jefferson’s chapter of Student National Medical Association, Jefferson Resident Physicians and the Jefferson Community supporting White Coats for Black Lives and the rally in remembrance of George Floyd. Our great students and residents leading the cause.

Happy New Year!! May the year fill your life with happiness, good health and prosperity!Happy New Year!! May the year fill your life with happiness, good health and prosperity!

ODII 1st Annual Jingle & Mingle Holiday Celebration! Appreciating our student groups for all their diversity initiatives throughout TJU. We thank you!

Congratulations to Dr. Edith Mitchell!

Yesterday, the Jefferson LGBTQ+ Health Champions group, a 70-member all-Jefferson Enterprise team charged with helping create an LGBTQ+ inclusive environment, received the inaugural Founder’s Award from the LGBT Elder Initiative for its groundbreaking work. A well-deserved award for such a dedicated group!

Dr. Traci Trice gave her talk on Race: A Social Determinant of Disease at grand rounds for Wills Eye Hospital.

Jefferson’s chapter of SNMA hosts a networking event for its students, residents and faculty. Amazing turnout!

Dr Resa Lewiss, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson, leading a panel of women Emergency physicians at the opening session of the American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific Assembly in Denver. The topic - women and leadership in EM.

Jefferson Sponsorship Booth at the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference (PTWC). The PTWC is the largest free Trans-Specific Conference in the World! Jefferson is proud to be a sponsor!

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Our SKMC students hosted a baby shower for Dr Traci Trice, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Student Diversity Programs. School and work are important-taking care of each other is more important. Our students are the best!

The ODII would like to thank the following Jefferson faculty, residents and students for their participation and contribution in our recruitment efforts at the 2019 SNMA AMEC Exhibit. Thank you: Casey Coleman, MD; Krys Foster, MD; Edith Mitchell, MD; Steven Spencer, MD; Tara Uhler, MD; Kendrick Law, Dalmar Mohamod, Rose Onyeali, Chidimma Osigwe, Oguguo Ozoaru; Indyah Brown, Alexus Cooper, Sopuru Ezeonu, Gabrielle James, Adrienne Johnson, Linda Magana, Toby Mathew, Toni Okuboyejo and Sigrid Williamson

ODII hosted reception at SNMA AMEC. Fun, food and dancing!