{"id":24270,"date":"2025-03-17T11:08:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T15:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/?p=24270"},"modified":"2025-03-27T11:08:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T15:08:48","slug":"2025-dom-deia-week-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/2025\/03\/17\/2025-dom-deia-week-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 DoM DEIA Week Recap!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Department of Medicine\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, March 10<\/span><\/h3>\n

Poster Showcase + Oral Presentations<\/strong><\/span>
\nHiebert Lounge | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM<\/span>
\nThe 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, March 11<\/span><\/h3>\n

Panel Discussion: Molding a Culture \u2013 Turning Intention into Action<\/strong><\/span>
\nHiebert Lounge | 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM<\/span>
\nTuesday\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, March 12<\/span><\/h3>\n

Wellness Wednesday<\/strong><\/span>
\nEvans Conference Rooms | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM<\/span>
\nMidweek, participants took a moment to focus on well-being through a variety of wellness-centered activities. Highlights included:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Virtual Workshop:<\/strong><\/span> Managing Change and Uncertainty with BU FSAO<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Food & Nutrition Pre-ARC Lunch:<\/strong><\/span> \u201cFood as a Unifier & Cultural Humility\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Acupuncture Sessions<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Puppies & Lunch!<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Learn to Make Paper Cranes with Mike Galatis<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Thursday, March 13<\/span><\/h3>\n

    DEIA Week Celebration<\/strong><\/span>
    \nHiebert Lounge | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM<\/span>
    \nAttendees gathered for an evening of art, food, drinks, and camaraderie, celebrating the department\u2019s commitment to diversity and inclusion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Friday, March 14<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Grand Rounds: Conversations on Accessibility<\/strong><\/span>
    \nKeefer Auditorium | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM<\/span>
    \nThe week concluded with a compelling Grand Rounds presentation by <\/span>Dr. Lisa I. Iezzoni<\/strong><\/span>, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Iezzoni\u2019s talk, <\/span>Conversations on Accessibility<\/em><\/span>, shed light on critical issues related to accessibility in healthcare and academia, inspiring attendees to advocate for more inclusive practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    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!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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