These cross-continuum competencies help educators design and deliver curricula and related activities and help learners with their individual professional development in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here at University of Utah...
Since April 2021, Loretta Müller (she/her/hers) has been the Executive Assistant on the University of Utah Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (UHEDI) team making sure things run smoothly and being...
University of Utah Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion is excited to announce the addition of Chris Harris (he/him) as a new member of our team. Chris joins UHEDI from the...
We are thrilled to announce that Donna Baluchi, MLIS, has been recently named Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Librarian for the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library.
Hosted by the School of Medicine’s Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OHEDI), the University of Utah held its inaugural Juneteenth Summit on June 15, 2022. The summit drew...
The start of the 2023 fiscal year on July 1 marked the start of several new leadership roles at University of Utah Health filled by those who represent identities historically...
We are pleased to collaborate with the marketing and communications team at University of Utah Health and on main campus in presenting the Inclusive Style Guide. As we become more...
In early June, faculty development and education leaders from across the US came together for the New Leadership Academy (NLA) annual board meeting as part of the NLA Summer Institute.
On June 3, 2022, the vice-chairs, associate chairs and directors of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for each of the departments in the School of Medicine had a full-day retreat, hosted...
Why do so many leaders struggle with leadership? Because they never developed proficiency with self-leadership. Preparing ourselves and our trainees for the future of health care begins with a commitment...
Review the excellent work of the health sciences offices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and University of Utah Health Equity Diversity and Inclusion (UHEDI) priorities that were shared with the...
UHEDI purchased the DICE inventory for the use of health sciences academic units in early 2021, and we have completed our first administration of this inventory. Here we present the...
On June 21, 2022, the University of Utah held its first flag-raising in commemoration of Juneteenth. It is our hope that as we celebrate the ending of the inhuman crime...
Earlier this year, University of Utah Health lost a beloved friend and leader. Edward B. Clark, MD, served our university community for 26 years. We pay tribute to his incredible...
Juneteenth has evolved into a celebration of Black freedom throughout the United States. This year’s campus celebrations will highlight Black resilience, determination and progress and examine the continuing struggle for...
The health sector, whose mission is protecting and promoting health, makes a major contribution to the climate crisis—the greatest health threat of the 21st century—and therefore has an important role...
This month, our spotlight is on the University of Utah Prison Education Project (UPEP). Co-Founder, Erin L. Castro, PhD (she/ella/they) and Director, Andrew Eisen, PhD (he/him) share information on the...
Thank you to everyone who joined and demonstrated solidarity at the Utah Pride parade. For LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, we challenge you to find moments to become more involved and a...
Talmage Egan, MD, embarks on his second term as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology. Egan reflects on the department's many accomplishments, including its robust COVID-19 response. As part of...
The Utah Board of Higher Education recently approved adding Juneteenth to university calendars, following the creation of the state and federal holiday that sets aside June 19 as a celebration...
Former and current patients and their families joined University of Utah Health, Intermountain Healthcare, local leaders, and health representatives to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Primary Children's Hospital. Throughout a...
