LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity Group Newsletter

May 31, 2023 

LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity Group Mentoring Program- First Panel Recap 

On April 4th the mentoring program held their first panel titled: "Being Out in Medicine: Navigating LGBTQ+ Identities in the Career Trajectory". It was a wonderful event full of great conversation, fellowship, and food! The next panel discussion is scheduled for July 25th and will cover navigating microaggressions and bias. More information to come.  

Thirsty Thursday

On Thursday, April 13th the LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity Group hosted the first ever Thirsty Thursday at Orpheus Brewing! With efforts led by Kirk Edwards, there was a good turn out and great conversations! Please stayed tuned for more faculty events throughout the year!

2023 National Doctors' Day

March 30 was National Doctors’ Day. This annual observance is an opportunity to celebrate and thank our SOM faculty members who provide skilled, compassionate patient care all year long. Each year, the SOM Recognitions Committee asks you to nominate fellow doctors who go above and beyond, improving the lives of patients and inspiring colleagues and learners.

This year more than 200 faculty members – a new record for nominations! Check out our very own (pictured left to right below): Eliot Blum (emergency medicine), Betsy Collins (gynecology and obstetrics), and Jules Tabilona (medicine) who was nominated! 

Learn more. 

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

In an effort to acknowledge the diversity of our community, the Office of Equity and Inclusion launched a celebratory initiative to promote sharing, awareness, and learning. Here, we recognize and celebrate our faculty and staff by hearing their stories and experiences.

Submit a nomination.

Atlanta PRIDE Run & Walk 5K 

June 4 | Piedmont Park 

The Atlanta Pride Run is a charity 5K walk and run dedicated to uniting the community to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by HIV. This event is for every one of every ability and a great time to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. And yes, we are a Peachtree Qualifier race!

Register here.

Our Stories: A Celebration of Pride & Living Histories

June 7 | noon- 1 p.m. | Emory School of Nursing 1520 Clifton Rd, Room 101/ zoom 

Register today for our LGBTQ+ History Talk as we celebrate Pride Month. This will be
an in-person and virtual event.

Register here.

Atlanta Braves Pride Night

June 15 | 7:20 p.m. | Truist Park 

With the purchase of this specialty ticket package, you will receive a game ticket, access to a pregame party at the Coca-Cola Roxy from 5:20 to 7:20 p.m., a Braves Pride hat to take home as a souvenir and $4 of every ticket package sold will go back to the OUT Georgia Impact Fund powered by United Way of Greater Atlanta. Capacity is limited and based on availability so make plans now to lock in your Pride ticket package before they are sold out!

Register here.

Save the Date: LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity Group Pool Party

July 15 | 2-5 p.m. | Location TBA

Join the LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity group for a pool party hosted by Christopher Keir and Kevin Kalinsky! More details to come (faculty only event). 

Queer Women of Emory Luncheon

Aug. 2 | noon - 1:30 p.m. | Miller Ward Alumni House

Register today for a gathering with fellow queer women of Emory for lunch and social networking. Lunch provided. 

Register here.

Emory's LGBTQ+ Alumni Network

 If you are an Emory alumni (or current student) and want
to be added to the LGBTQ+ Emory Alumni mailing list. Please fill out the form here.

For more information about the LGBTQ+ Network, please contact Dr. LaTisha Mitchell
Johnson at latisha.mitchell-johnson@emory.edu

Safe Space Training

The Emory Safe Space program is a 3.5 hour training designed to help all faculty, staff, and students provide support for the LGBT community at Emory. The program focuses on three goals so that participants who complete the training will be better equipped to help our undergraduate and graduate students achieve success.

Learn more. 

• LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity Group 
• Employee Resource Groups 
• Emory Pride Employee Network (EPEN)