diversity equity and inclusion

September 1, 2022

Program for diverse new nurse leaders, faculty launched

Vanderbilt is creating a new leadership development program for nurses new in health care leadership and academic positions who are from groups historically underrepresented in nursing and/or those who support them.

By Nancy Wise
May 23, 2022

VUMC to participate in AMA effort to advance equitable quality & safety in patient care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is participating in a learning network designed to help hospital systems apply an equity lens to all aspects of quality and safety practices – with a goal of improving health outcomes for historically marginalized populations.

By Kathy Whitney
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, talks about initiatives underway to ensure that VUMC is an institution that represents diversity, equity and inclusion.
May 4, 2022

Leadership Assembly: Embarking on a transformational racial equity plan

Vanderbilt University Medical Center leaders are launching a transformational effort to foster an inclusive environment to ensure people at all levels of the organization experience a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

By Holly Fletcher
March 17, 2022

Psychiatry lecture honors first Black resident physician

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences recently hosted the fourth annual Harold Jordan Diversity and Inclusion lecture, hosted by guest lecturer Robert Sellers, PhD.

By Emily Stembridge
Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, Hugh J. Morgan Professor and chair of the Department of Medicine, left, and Walter Clair, MD, MPH, professor of Medicine and vice chair for Diversity and Inclusion for the Department of Medicine, recently announced a $1 million endowment dedicated to the department’s efforts in diversity and inclusion. (Photo by Susan Urmy)
March 14, 2022

Department of Medicine announces $1 million endowment to support diversity, inclusion efforts

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Medicine has announced a $1 million endowment dedicated to the department’s efforts in diversity and inclusion.

By Jill Clendening
July 23, 2021

VUMC’s Wilkins lands major national award for women physicians

Consuelo Wilkins, MD, MSCI, a leader in health equity, diversity and inclusion at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), is the 2021 recipient of the Marion Spencer Fay Award from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

By Bill Snyder
June 17, 2021

Wilkins named Senior Vice President and Senior Associate Dean for Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence

Consuelo Wilkins, MD, MSCI, Vice President for Health Equity for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Associate Dean for Health Equity for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) has been named Senior Vice President for Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence for VUMC and Senior Associate Dean for Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence for VUSM.
By John Howser
May 6, 2021

Churchwell to focus on VU diversity roles

André Churchwell, MD, the Levi Watkins Jr. MD Professor, professor of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering and Radiology and Radiologic Sciences, senior associate dean for Diversity Affairs and Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Chief Diversity Officer, will step down from his administrative roles as Chief Diversity Officer and senior associate dean for Diversity Affairs for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) on June 30.
By John Howser
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