Affinity Groups

Churchwell Diversity & Inclusion Collective

The Churchwell Diversity & Inclusion Collective (CDIC) named after Dr. André Churchwell, the first black IM Chief Resident at Emory, advocates for matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the resident level. The CDIC hosts a series of professional development and networking programs on a monthly basis. Members also serve on the department's DEI Council.

LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group

Goals

To support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by helping to promote and maintain a supportive work environment for all employees and trainees who identify as or are allies for LGBT persons.
To identify barriers and facilitators to creating a supportive work environment for LGBT employees and trainees.
To create opportunities to 1) build social connections, 2) disseminate pertinent resources available at Emory, and 3) build a supportive and open work environment for critical feedback related to workplace safety.

Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Research Affinity Group

Goals

To support DOM efforts to attract and retain talented URiM investigators
To promote training and support among URiM researchers
To encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels of research

URIM Outstanding Publication Award

This award, sponsored by the RYSE URiM Research Affinity Group, is presented to a faculty member or postdoctoral fellow from a historically underrepresented background, as defined by the NIH, that has not received an RO1 grant or equivalent and whose primary appointment is in the Department of Medicine.

Click here to view the recording from the award presentation.

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URiM Outstanding Citation Award

The URiM Outstanding Citation Award supports and recognizes rising URiM researchers producing outstanding publications in all research areas, including basic, clinical, public health, health services, and health equity. This award is given annually at Health Equity Day. Read more

Increasing Diversity Supplements

NIH diversity supplements give funding to support minority trainees and faculty to research careers. The funding supports trainees and faculty to work on an existing NIH-funded project in a particular area of interest. Read more

School of Medicine Affinity Groups

Affinity groups offer safe spaces for faculty, staff and learners who share an identity, such as a common race or heritage, to discuss mutual concerns and help each other navigate the medical school and clinical settings. Click here to see available groups at the School of Medicine.

Staff Affinity Group

Goals

To support underrepresented minority staff personally and professionally by encouraging mentoring, coaching and service to the community
To develop and disseminate leadership development and career advancement opportunities for staff
To promote visibility for staff-related institutional resources