An alternative to Safe Zone that similarly introduces concepts, terminology and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. The curriculum also covers LGBTQ health disparities, health resources, and common health professional scenarios, along with a terminology primer and strategies for allyship. This training is intended to address concerns particular to Health Care professionals, though it is open to all campus and community members.

Explores unintended/implicit bias and introduces foundational concepts that are necessary to additional engagement with DEI-related topics and issues. This workshop will be offered monthly throughout the year, and is strongly recommended to be first training that participants attend. Part of the SOM DEI certificate program for faculty and staff The DEI Certificate Program online enrollment … Read more

You may have heard that there will be a big change in how your stipend will be paid if you are supported by a T32 or have a fellowship award. The university is moving the management of T32 support and fellowship awards to the financial aid system, which means that you will now be paid … Read more

Iheoma U. Iruka and Stephanie M. Curenton, co-founders of Researchers Investigating Sociocultural Equity and Race Network (RISER) will discuss the intersections between RISER’s research and themes associated with the national Juneteenth holiday. Guest speakers from the National Black Child Development Institute, POINTS of ACCESS and ZERO TO THREE will share how their organizations are centering … Read more

We proudly welcome you to attend the First Annual UNC School of Medicine's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Family Reunion, initiated by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, to build community among underrepresented groups across the School of Medicine.  This year's event will be held at UNC's The Farm from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Drop … Read more

Come celebrate Juneteenth with us! Join us this Saturday, 12-6pm at Homestead Park and meet members from other Black grad/professional orgs around campus there will be plenty of food, fun and games for all. Sponsored by these UNC student and professional organizations: BGPSA, BLSA, SBBS, SNDA, SNMA, SNPHA.