Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity improves the educational experience, strengthens our teams, makes us more effective problem solvers and helps us take care of those in need.

The Department of Surgery is committed to creating an environment that fosters belonging, respect and value for all.

Our Progress

We're working hard, but we know we still have much to do

2001

Asian Liver Center launches JoinJade, a global campaign to fight stigma, end transmission, and eliminate deaths associated with hepatitis B.

2004

The Division of General Surgery Residency Program begins attending AMEC/SNMA each year

2006

2011

Dr. Matias Bruzoni opens Stanford's Hispanic Clinic for Pediatric Surgery, a center with bilingual healthcare providers. 

2016

Dr. Sherry Wren is named Department’s first Vice Chair for Diversity.

2017

2018

SMASH-Med Program welcomes inaugural class

Health Career Collaborative East Palo Alto Program initiated

2019

Stanford Surgery commits to photo-less applications.

J.E.D.I. Council is formed

2020

Stanford Surgery DEI Award and Dr. Miquell Miller Award for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion are established.

2022

Programs for Medical Students

Established in 2008, this fellowship provides a stipend for a senior student to participate in a sub-internship with Stanford's Division of General Surgery. Apply through SCORE! 

SCORE brings fourth-year medical students from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences to Stanford for a four-week residential clinical training program in one of our clinical departments.

Funding Opportunities

Each year, the department funds 3-6 faculty projects for total first round funding of $250,000. At least one research grant is reserved each year for a proposal that addresses the topic of racial justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This initiative is designed to support residents and fellows in attending conferences that align with the values and mission of JEDI. This is an incredible opportunity to enhance professional development, build connections, and further engage in impactful conversations at conferences that champion equity and inclusion. All current residents and fellows are eligible for funding.

The application deadline has passed. More details coming soon!

Questions? Contact Jerri Anna Roper or Anita Hagan.

Programs for HS Students

Each summer, STaRS hosts a group of talented young individuals who will work side-by-side with experienced clinician/scientist mentors and peers. This 7-week, in-person experience will challenge, inspire, and guide our interns on their first steps toward careers in healthcare and research. Prior lab experience is not a prerequisite. Passion, however, is essential.

  • MVLA Healthcare Career Pathways

    This program introduces high school students from Mountain View Los Altos HS District to healthcare pathways through field trip visits to Stanford labs and discussions with diverse medical career professionals.

Cultural QI

Cultural Quality Improvement is a departmental-wide program to discuss, educate, and reflect on the interactions and situations often faced in the hospital that make department members feel uncomfortable, discriminated against, othered, or invalidated. The hospital is a complex environment with a myriad of communications and interactions between staff, colleagues, trainees, students, patients, and families that sometimes result in a situation that you wish would have been better. We are all working to improve, and discussing these situations is a way we can all improve and work on our professional development as departmental members, leaders, and educators.

Annual Events

Annual Diversity Lecture

PRIDE - June

     

  • LGBTQ+ individuals may face barriers to accessing culturally competent and affirming healthcare. Through this annual event, we endeavor to show that Stanford Health Care is open and accepting of all community members.
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Join our annual Pride Parade!

Culturally Inclusive Food Fair

The Culturally Inclusive Food Fairs were started by the Staff JEDI committee in 2022. Each event is based on a different culture or region of the world and features cuisine from locally-owned businesses. Past event have included African-American cuisines, Asian and Pacific Islands, Latin America, and the Middle East. All Department of Surgery faculty, staff, and trainees are welcome at these educational (and delicious!) events.

Awards

Dr. Miquell Miller Award for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

The Dr. Miquell Miller Award for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion was established in 2020 to recognize an outstanding GME trainee who embodies the passion and commitment to expanding diversity and inclusion efforts as demonstrated by Dr. Miquell Miller during her time at Stanford. Dr. Miller was the inspiration and the leader in creating the Stanford GME Diversity Council.

To cement Dr. Miller's legacy, Department of Surgery Chair Dr. Mary Hawn made a gift that will fund an annual award in her name, recommended initially to be $1,000.

The recipient is determined by the Graduate Medical Education Diversity Committee with representation from the Department of Surgery Diversity Council. The first awardee—announced in Spring 2021—was Internal Medicine Resident Dr. Christine Santiago.