2025 DoM DEIA Week Recap!
The Department of Medicine’s annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Week brought together faculty, staff, trainees, and community members for a series of engaging and impactful events from March 10-14.
Monday, March 10
Poster Showcase + Oral Presentations
Hiebert Lounge | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The week kicked off with an inspiring showcase of DEIA-focused research, education, programming, and patient care initiatives. Faculty, staff, and trainees presented their posters highlighting ongoing efforts to advance equity in medicine. The morning featured oral presentations, providing attendees with deeper insights into innovative DEIA projects.
Tuesday, March 11
Panel Discussion: Molding a Culture – Turning Intention into Action
Hiebert Lounge | 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Tuesday’s event emphasized transforming DEIA goals into concrete actions. A distinguished panel discussed strategies for fostering inclusive workplace environments, leadership development, and community engagement. Attendees participated in breakout discussions, brainstorming three actionable ways to integrate DEIA principles into daily life and forming new collaborations to drive change.
Wednesday, March 12
Wellness Wednesday
Evans Conference Rooms | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Midweek, participants took a moment to focus on well-being through a variety of wellness-centered activities. Highlights included:
- Virtual Workshop: Managing Change and Uncertainty with BU FSAO
- Food & Nutrition Pre-ARC Lunch: “Food as a Unifier & Cultural Humility”
- Acupuncture Sessions
- Puppies & Lunch!
- Learn to Make Paper Cranes with Mike Galatis
Thursday, March 13
DEIA Week Celebration
Hiebert Lounge | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Attendees gathered for an evening of art, food, drinks, and camaraderie, celebrating the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Friday, March 14
Grand Rounds: Conversations on Accessibility
Keefer Auditorium | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The week concluded with a compelling Grand Rounds presentation by Dr. Lisa I. Iezzoni, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Iezzoni’s talk, Conversations on Accessibility, shed light on critical issues related to accessibility in healthcare and academia, inspiring attendees to advocate for more inclusive practices.
We look forward to continuing these important conversations and initiatives in the future. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make DEIA Week a success!