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More than just one day: Heersink ODI highlights Juneteenth 2023
Juneteenth, a time for celebration, is a combination of June and 19—the date that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. To celebrate, Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Black/African American Faculty Association[…] -
AAPI Food, Art, and Culture: the exhibits and performances found at the Heersink ODI Heritage Month Celebration
The Heersink School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Faculty Association celebrated AAPI Heritage Month with a special educational event. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about various Asian and Pacific Islander cultures[…]
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UAB Medical Student Presents Systematic Review on Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy at SNMA Conference
James C. Iheke, a medical student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Heersink School of Medicine, presented his poster at the Student National Medical Association's Annual Medical Education Conference (SNMA AMEC) 2023 in Hartford, Connecticut, earlier this month. Iheke[…] -
Heersink School of Medicine Celebrates MENA Heritage Month
The Heersink School of Medicine's Office for Diversity and Inclusion (Heersink ODI) is excited to celebrate Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Heritage Month this April. This month-long celebration is an opportunity to recognize and honor the rich history and[…] -
Women's History Month: Identity & Memory with Farah Lubin, Ph.D.
In our final installment for Women's History Month, stories of women forging the future of medicine, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion shines a light on the story of Farah Lubin, Ph.D., and the work she's[…] -
Ramadan 2023: A Time of Spiritual Reflection and Community for Muslims
The Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion (Heersink ODI) recognizes the importance of understanding and celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions within our community. Heersink ODI provides educational resources and opportunities for students and staff to learn[…] -
Women’s History Month: Stories of Women in Radiology
Since its inception, women have heavily influenced the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) Department of Radiology. Not only did a woman establish the department itself as its inaugural chair, but women leaders continue this tradition today with a department[…] -
Beyond Black History Month: in conversation with the Director of the Office of Identity, Inclusion, and Collective Conscience, Shyla K. Fields
The Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion (Heersink ODI) had a Q&A with the Director of the Office of Identity, Inclusion, and Collective Conscience (I2C2), Shyla K. Fields, MBA about the work of her office and her[…] -
Heersink ODI Celebrates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Virtual Grand Rounds featuring keynote speaker Dr. Alan Tita
The Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion (Heersink ODI) recently held its virtual Diversity Grand Rounds, featuring Alan T. N Tita, M.D., Ph.D. as the keynote speaker. The annual event, held virtually during Second Look Weekend, was[…] -
Black History Month, a letter from Dr. Fouad
Mona Fouad, M.D., MPH, Senior Associate Dean for the Heersink Office for Diversity and Inclusion, addresses the school in a letter observing the 2023 Black History Month.
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