Diversity and Inclusion
On November 4, 2021 at UofL Neuroscience Grand Rounds "Striving for a Diverse Workforce and Dealing with Systematic Racism as a Physician and/or Researcher" presented by Dwayne Compton, EdD, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Dean for Community Engagement & Diversity at UofL.
UofL Neurology is committed to providing an inclusive environment for our patients, our students, our residents, and our faculty. We are committed to UofL's Cardinal Anti-Racism agenda.
University and School of Medicine Resources:
- The University of Louisville School of Medicine has received national attention for its implementation of eQuality and is the first medical school in the nation to implement the AAMC competencies to care for individuals who are LGBTQ, gender non-conforming, and born with differences in sexual development (DSD). The UofL LGBT center is a great resource for everyone with offices on Belknap (ph: 502-852-0696) and Health Science Center (ph: 502-852-5861) campuses
- The Health Sciences Center(HSC) Office of Diversity and Equity at the University of Louisville offers a number of resources to embrace our School of Medicine community https://louisville.edu/hsc/diversity
- Multicultural Association of Graduate Students (M.A.G.S) advocates for and supports graduate students of color as well as other under-represented groups
- University of Louisville Cultural Center
- University of Louisville Office of Diversity and International Affairs
UofL SOM's Celebrating Diversity Newsletter can be found here:
http://louisville.edu/hsc/diversity/celebrating-diversity-newsletter
Louisville Resources:
- Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
- Muhammad Ali Center
- LGBT Louisville
- Center for Interfaith Relations
- Louisville Digital Inclusion Plan
- Imagine Greater Louisville 2020
- Community Foundation of Louisville