Diversity, Equality and Inclusion | Obstetrics and Gynecology | UC Davis Health

Vision

We are committed to sustainable diversity, equity, and inclusion

Mission

To promote a culture of human dignity through advocacy, wellness, education, and recruitment and retention efforts

Select Activities:

• DiversiTEA during residency interview days
• Health Equity Visiting Scholar Program
• DEI Grand Rounds
  Select presentations:
  • “The Answers are in the Community: Black Women Identify Challenges and Solutions to Combat Structural Racism” by Dr. Brittany Chambers
  • “Projected Health and Economic Consequences of the End of Roe” by Dr. Diana Greene-Foster
  • “Black Motherhood through the Lens” by Dr. Adeiyewunmi (Ade) Osinubi
  • “Birthing Without Bias: Centering the Lived Experience to Improve Quality and Safety for Black and Brown Birthing People” by Kimberly Seals Allers
  • "Seeking Equity; Pathway, Recruitment & Retention of Minoritized Students in OBGYN" by Dr. Dotun Ogunyemi
  • "Addressing Workforce Diversity Within Obstetrics & Gynecology" by Dr. Claudia Lopez
  • “Obstetric and Gynecological Care for Muslim Women” by Drs. Shagufta Yasmeen & Farsam Fraz
  • “The I-DARE Initiative: Advancing inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and equity at the Department” by Dr. Hendry Ton
• Supporting Educational Excellence in Diversity (SEED) – training with faculty and trainees
• Anti-microaggression training by Dr. Piri Ackerman-Barger (Grand Rounds) and other moderators (training for administrative and research staff)
• ACOG Continuous Learning on Equity, Advocacy and Race in Healthcare (CLEAR) initiative