Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We are committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce recognizing the value that diverse backgrounds and life experiences bring to our program, our hospital, and our patients.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We are committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce recognizing the value that diverse backgrounds and life experiences bring to our program, our hospital, and our patients.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
In close collaboration with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the broader Brown community, we have programs in place for mentorship, advocacy and support for all trainees and faculty. We sponsor 2 residents annually to attend Professional Development conferences such as LMSA and SNMA with representatives from other departments at The Warren Alpert Medical School.
Please see the following resources for further information:
Additional Resources
The Brown Minority Housestaff Association (BMHA) offers programs and resources to support housestaff through mentorship, networking, and advocacy. The BMHA provides opportunities to explore issues related to the experiences of housestaff and faculty from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine with the goals of building community within Brown, fostering the development of professional and social connections that will increase retention, and using the strength of a diverse workforce to more effectively meet the needs of a diverse population. Housestaff from all backgrounds are welcome to join.
Contact: bmhabrownuniversity@gmail.com
The Brown Sexual Gender Minority Alliance is a resident and faculty organization for all members of the campus community interested in exploring issues related to people who identify as LGBTQ+ in medicine and health care.
Contact: brownsgma@gmail.com
The Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion sponsors an annual event at which time residency program applicants visit clinical sites, meet with residency leadership, and attend a networking dinner alongside applicants from all Brown residency programs. This event presents an opportunity to learn more about living and learning in Providence before submitting rank lists.
MEDSTEP grew out of an identified need for additional community and structured mentorship across The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the affiliated hospitals. The program uses a group and peer mentorship model that includes students, residents, housestaff, and attendings to build community and create a safe space for discussion, education and professional growth.
Diversity in Medicine Visiting Student (DVS) Scholarship is a program co-sponsored by the Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University-affiliated medical departments.
This program is an opportunity for qualified fourth-year medical students, with a demonstrated interest health equity and inclusive clinical learning environments to participate in clinical electives at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.