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.
- September 27, 2022
CUIMC’s LatinX Employee Resource Group offers an array of programs and activities around themes of community, culture, professional development, personal wellness, and family life.
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- August 22, 2022
In the Dígame Bienvenidos program, incoming medical and dental students immerse themselves in the culture of Washington Heights.
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- 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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