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Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

The award was established by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee on behalf of the Dean to recognize faculty who have made significant achievements in ensuring that the climate of the school is characterized by inclusivity and organizational equity through leveraging the varied attributes of diversity in our community.

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2022 Winners Spotlight

Tracey Henry Medicine

“Dr. Henry dedicates quite a bit of her time to social advocacy through the Back to School and mentorship programs for at-risk youth and those interested in entering the health professional fields. She is an active volunteer for Emory’s Health Careers Academy program to increase exposure to and diversity in medicine. Particularly impressive is Dr. Henry’s EMPACT mentoring program which provides students who self-identify as historically underrepresented in medicine and/or those who may come from disadvantaged backgrounds, with experiences that foster timely and successful matriculation through medical school in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.” 

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Randi Smith Surgery

“As a trauma surgeon, advocate, and leader at Grady, Dr. Smith has worked hard to make the Trauma Recovery Center a go-to resource for patients, led National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and continues to teach Stop the Bleed in refugee communities as well as to community members in areas of high gun violence. Prior to and now in her new role as Vice Chair of DEI, Dr. Smith continues to lead the effort to eliminate bias. She serves as the lead for trainees and faculty at Grady and Emory and holds Zoom sessions at all Emory hospitals to serve as a safe space for faculty to voice concerns. Dr. Smith also mentors trainees across several underrepresented groups in surgery and is the lead for the STaR program, a summer mentorship program that pairs college and medical students with surgery faculty to guide them through the research process and serve as mentors.”

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Awardees

2022

  • Tracey Henry, MD, MPH (Medicine)
  • Randi Smith, MD, MPH (Surgery)

2021

  • Amy Chen, MD, MPH (Otolaryngology)
  • Modele Ogunniyi, MD, MPH (Medicine)

2020

  • Wendy Greene, MD (Surgery)
  • Jason Schneider, MD (Medicine)

2019

  • Jodie Guest, PhD, MPH (Family & Preventive Medicine) - Pictured above

2018

  • Sheryl Heron, MD, MPH (Emergency Medicine)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award PDF

Nomination Process

One faculty member will be honored with the Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award in 2022. Those who have received this award in the past 3 years are not eligible.

Deadline

Nominations will be accepted through July 8, 2022.

Eligibility

All faculty with a primary appointment in the Emory University School of Medicine. Those who have received this award in the past three years are not eligible.

Nominations

Faculty must be nominated by a faculty member, staff member, or trainee of Emory University.  The nomination should consist of a concise narrative (500 words or less) describing how the nominee demonstrates excellence in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion to the benefit of the Emory community and/or the patients we serve. It should include specific examples of the individual’s outstanding achievements and contributions towards inclusive excellence by means of service, leadership, research and/or education. Outstanding examples of excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion can include, but are not limited to:

  • Promoting an environment that is welcoming, supportive, and nurturing to all faculty, staff, and learners within EUSOM
  • Improving awareness related to diversity, equity, inclusion, bias, and/or healthcare disparities within EUSOM
  • Engaging in the community with a focus on advancing health equity and/or reducing barriers to accessing care
  • Leading efforts to eliminate health inequities and improve health outcomes locally, regionally, or globally
  • Mentoring individuals from historically underrepresented groups (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, etc.)
  • Demonstrating leadership in diversity, equity, and/or inclusion activities within EUSOM
  • Initiating innovative approaches to creating diversity, ensuring equity, and/or fostering inclusion and social justice through research, innovation, education, and advocacy

Submission

Must use the online Award Nomination Form and include the following:

  • Nominating letter (500 words or less)
  • Nominee’s current Curriculum Vitae
  • Optional materials: One additional letter of support (500 words or less)

Decision

Will be made by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee in partnership with the SOM Chief Diversity Officer and approved by the Dean.

Award

Recipients will be announced and honored during the annual Celebration of Faculty Eminence.

Questions should be directed to SOM Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development at somfde@emory.edu.

Awards and Distinctions
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    • Distinguished Service Award
    • Emory 1% Award
    • Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
    • Excellence in Patient Care
    • Hidden Gems
    • Innovation for Impact Award
    • Lifetime Service and Leadership Award
    • Mentoring Award
    • MilliPub Club
    • 2022 Regional, National, and International Awards
    • Scientific Integrity Award
    • 2022 Senior Promotions
    • Site-Based Awards
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • Dean's Distinguished Faculty Lecture and Award
  • Dean’s Eminent Investigators
  • Emory at Grady Awards
  • Evangeline T. Papageorge Distinguished Teaching Award
  • Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Graduates
  • National Academy of Medicine
  • National Academy of Sciences
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