Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Differences Make Us Stronger

The Office of Equity and Inclusion is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and climate in which all can thrive and achieve their full potential. In doing so, we enrich the health and well-being of our local, national, and global community. Our office drives progress toward strategic priorities, including awareness, learning, and growing; inclusive culture and climate; community engagement; and research and innovation.

Emory School of Medicine and our clinical sites have a responsibility to every patient who walks through our doors, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, language spoken, or other life experiences that might differ from our own. An organizational culture rich in diverse backgrounds helps us provide compassionate, cross-cultural care as we lead the effort to eliminate health inequities across the globe.

Emory SOM Recognized for HEED Award

The School of Medicine received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award for health professionals, recognizing its commitment to diversity and inclusion. After launching a strategic plan in 2021, the school achieved this honor on its first application.

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Awareness, Learning, and Growing

Actionable Education Initiative

An educational portfolio for learners, staff and faculty that infuses principles and competencies, which include implicit bias education, bystander to upstander skill building, history of medicine, and resources to support health equity.

Inclusive Culture and Climate

Faculty Resource Groups

To build a culture that recognizes the contributions of all individuals, including those who come from underrepresented groups, our office hosts faculty resource groups.

Together We Thrive Week

A school-wide celebration of the broad ranges of identities and experiences that make up our diverse community. The week offers lectures, breakout sessions, poster presentations and social activities.

Research and Innovation

Discovery and Innovation

Emory School of Medicine faculty, fellows, residents and research staff are diverse in thought, expertise, culture and identity. As such, they share in our commitment and dedication to creating a more diverse, inclusive and equitable environment - not just in the classroom and clinic, but through their research and thought leadership. Here you'll find Emory-authored research in the DEI space.

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Community Engagement

For Faculty

An organizational culture rich in diverse experiences helps us provide compassionate, cross-cultural care as we lead the effort to eliminate health inequities across the globe. Our faculty are at the forefront of excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the Office of Equity and Inclusion offers resources to support this important work.

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For Staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion takes everyone. The Office of Equity and Inclusion offers DEI programming for interested School of Medicine staff members and other SOM stakeholders not included above.

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For Residents/Fellows

The Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment for our 1,300+ trainees in over 25 core residency programs and 80+ fellowship programs.

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For Current Learners

The School of Medicine boasts an impressive 31% underrepresented in medicine (URiM) medical student population. The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Office of Equity and Inclusion offers resources and programs to support the mentorship, learning, and experience for all learners.

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For Prospective Learners

The Office of Multicultural Affairs provides programs to support the development and matriculation of diverse learners, which include medical students, health professions students, residents and fellows, and K-12 students interested in health professions.

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Health Equity News

Digital heart health tool helps young women face hidden cardiac risks Feb. 13, 2025

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, particularly for pregnant women. However, adolescents are usually unaware of the risks. Heading into a pregnancy with cardiovascular risk factors increases the likelihood of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Emory-led Lancet review highlights racial disparities in sudden cardiac arrest among athletes Dec. 2, 2024

A recent major review of data published by the Lancet and led by Emory sports cardiologist Jonathan Kim, MD, shows that Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) compared to White athletes.

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Unseen dementia: Study finds high rates of undiagnosed cognitive decline in vulnerable communities Nov. 12, 2024

A new study led by researchers at Emory University School of Medicine and Indiana University reveals that many older adults receiving primary care at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) live with undiagnosed cognitive impairments, including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia.

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University DEI Resources Encouraging Openness

Diversity, equity and inclusion is more than a name, it is a spirit. Emory University has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe it is our mission to create a safe and supportive culture that allows everyone from all walks of life to learn, work, teach, and grow. Explore more DEI resources across campus.

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Office of LGBT Life

Graduate Medical Education DEI

Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

International Student and Scholar Services

Office of Accessibility Services

Center for Women

Office of Spiritual and Religious Life

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