Leaders in the Heersink School of Medicine are joined by the UAB Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion vice-president to serve as an Advisory Council to ODI by providing input and feedback regarding our ODI plans and initiatives. This allows us to leverage the diversity of thought, experience, and expertise of our leaders as we develop strategies to implement our priorities. Council members also serve as key advocates for diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout the school.
Paulette Patterson Dilworth, Ph.D.
UAB Vice President of the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Cheri L. Canon, M.D.
Chair of the Department of Radiology
Mitchell Cohen, M.D.
Chair of the Department of Pediatrics
Marie-Carmelle Elie, M.D.
Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine
Seth Landefeld, M.D.
Chair of the Department of Medicine
Herb Chen, M.D., FACS
Chair of the Department of Surgery
Craig Hoesley, M.D
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education
Chair of the Department of Medical Education