Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Emory University’s Division of Physical Therapy Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is a group of faculty and staff working strategically to promote an intentional culture of diversity, inclusivity, and equity for faculty, staff, and students of the Emory DPT program. The mission of the committee is to foster an inclusive environment that reflects the dynamic world and populations around us.

1. Foster an inclusive culture of learning, dialogue and professionalism
2. Provide recommendations and resources to the educational curricula to build awareness of relevant social, societal, and structural issues in the health of populations
3. Develop faculty and staff awareness with respect to issues of DEI, and foster a culture of mentorship, and allyship of underrepresented minority learners.
4. Build and assess initiatives for equitable workplace opportunity and professional development for faculty and staff.
5. Provide recommendations for program growth initiatives as they relate to outreach, student admissions, research activities, faculty, and staff recruitment, hiring practices, and retention. 
6. Engage with university and community partners to advise and inform the program about social, cultural, and professional issues and needs.

Emory DPT DEI Newsletter - 3.2023

Previous Newsletters

• Emory DPT DEI Newsletter - 2.2021
• Emory DPT DEI Newsletter - 12.2020

The Emory DPT Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership and Advocacy (DEILA) Program is a novel program which would teach participants to address these barriers, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue on topics of justice, compassion, perseverance, equity, leadership and advocacy. The program will have an intentional focus for developing DPT student leaders, providing them with education and opportunities for professional development. The DEILA Program is a 12-month program consisting of monthly sessions combining educational content with structured small group discussions facilitated by faculty, staff, guest-speakers and student leaders. The program is open to DPT I students.

The leadership in color program invites minority leaders in the PT profession to the classroom. The leaders share their critical experiences related to their professional formation. Developed by Dr. Peter Sprague along with DPT students Budget Ochuko and Eze Otiwu, the program is designed to meet three objectives, allowing DPT students to identify with leaders in the PT profession, providing a possible avenue for formal mentorship and a “planting of the seeds” that will motivate URM students to become future leaders in the profession.

The Division of Physical Therapy firmly adheres to Emory University’s anti-discrimination policy. 

SOM Diversity Policy

School of Medicine Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

Emory University Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Health Equity Day, 2022

Office of DEI Resources

Affinity Groups and Celebrations