School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Rafael Ortega, MD Executive Committee Meeting January 25, 2012

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Black - Boston University has a rich tradition of inclusion. The medical school graduated the first female African-American medical student and the first African-American psychologist in the country…. J.R. Larrieux, MD, MPH Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hispanic - The Hispanic population in Massachusetts has been steadily growing for the last 30 years. The faculty and medical students representing this ethnic group at BUSM have also kept up with this growth… Jane Mendez, MD Associate Professor of Surgery Asian - Individuals from all over Asia can be included in this subgroup: Far Eastern, South Eastern, Indian Subcontinent, etc. Boston University and Boston Medical Center are fortunate to have individuals whose heritage represents all of these areas…. Agarwal Suresh, MD Associate Professor of Surgery Muslim - The idea of diversity also encompasses belief systems and religions. With this in mind, Boston University Medical Campus is proud to have many Muslims in its community… Scharukh Jalisi, MD, FACS Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Jewish - For many decades there has been strong Jewish representation among students and faculty at BUSM. There is a student organization, The Maimonides Society, dedicated to welcoming and supporting students by providing them … Edward Alexander, MD Professor of Medicine and Physiology LGBT - Diversity is much more than race and ethnicity; it also encompasses sexual orientation and gender identity. The LGBT community at Boston University Medical Campus is an open and vibrant one… Michael H. Leong, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Women - Women at Boston University Medical Campus are well represented in all areas of education, research and leadership. The dean of the Medical School and the president of the hospital are both women… Marie McDonell, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine

LGBT at BUMC - A Conversation The Office of Diversity of Multicultural Affairs invites you to a panel discussion on issues affecting LGBT students, residents, faculty and staff. BU School of Medicine, Room R-103 The goal of this activity is to have a candid dialogue on the challenges and successes of Muslims at our institution. It is anticipated that this exchange will greatly benefit students, residents and faculty following the footsteps of our distinguished panelists. Individuals from any ethnicity and culture are strongly encouraged to attend. Panelists: - Thea James, MD - Doug Hughes, MD - Dan Oates, MD

Black at BUMC - A Conversation The Office of Diversity of Multicultural Affairs invites you to a panel discussion on issues affecting students, residents, and faculty of color. Thursday, May 19, :00 p.m. BU School of Medicine, Room L-109 The goal of this activity is to have a candid dialogue on the challenges and successes of black students & physicians at our institution. It is anticipated that this exchange will greatly benefit students and residents following the footsteps of our distinguished panelists. David Harrison, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology Fatai Ilupeju, DDS, MD, MPH, Anesthesiologist Monica Miller, MD, Plastic Surgery

Muslim at BUMC - A Conversation The Office of Diversity of Multicultural Affairs invites you to a panel discussion on issues affecting Muslim students, residents, faculty and staff. Thursday, June 16, 6 p.m. BU School of Medicine, Room R-103 The goal of this activity is to have a candid dialogue on the challenges and successes of Muslims at our institution. It is anticipated that this exchange will greatly benefit students, residents and faculty following the footsteps of our distinguished panelists. Individuals from any ethnicity and culture are strongly encouraged to attend. Panelists: - Alex Norbash, MD - Mohammed Hassan, MD - Shaista Quareshi, MD - Asim Mian, MD

Boston University School of Medicine Office of the Associate Dean Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Jewish at BUMC - A Conversation Wednesday, January 25, p.m. BU School of Medicine, Room R-103 Panelists: Edward A. Alexander, MD Professor of Medicine and Physiology Michael A. Grodin, MD Professor of Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Bioethics, Human Rights and Judaic Studies Aviva Lee-Parritz, MD Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Ilan Mizrahi 4 th year medical student

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Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Boston University School of Medicine Presented to: Thea James, MD For her exemplary and selfless dedication to the service of her patients, students, and colleagues.

Minority Physician Recruitment Program Manager - Boston Medical Center Diversity Liason – Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Justin McCummings, BA, M.Ed

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