Striving for the Highest Standards in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CUIMC
At Columbia University Irving Medical Center, we believe that achieving excellence is inextricably linked to striving for the highest standards in diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Fostering a supportive and culturally rich environment is paramount to the success and wellbeing of our student body, our distinguished faculty, and the broad patient populations we serve. We stand together because diverse experiences, perspectives, and values enrich every dimension of our work. At CUIMC, we are committed to continuous improvement in providing culturally inclusive medical education, research, and clinical care.
This page coalesces diversity, equity, and inclusion resources for the CUIMC community. If you can’t find what you’re looking for below, or if you have recommendations, please reach out to these resources.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
Messages from Leadership
Roadmap for Anti-Racism in Health Care and the Health Sciences
The CUIMC Task Force for Addressing Structural Racism was created to develop specific, actionable, and durable recommendations to assess and eliminate racism from all aspects of our work. Their findings provide a compelling foundation for substantial, impactful, and lasting progress in fighting racism, intolerance, and injustice in health care.
- August 10, 2022
Students from historically Black colleges and universities joined Columbia biomedical research laboratories for a summer of science, as part of the Ernest E. Just Biomedical Research Scholars program.
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- July 25, 2022
Students from University Heights High School in the Bronx got hands-on research experience in a new summer program launched by Columbia's Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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- June 28, 2022
Community outreach and restricting online scheduling to certain zip codes helped increase vaccine uptake among Black and Hispanic residents, new study says.
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