The Duke University School of Medicine Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has announced the recipients of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Catalyst Fund. The fund provides resources for innovative projects, interventions, and programs in equity, diversity, and inclusion that have the potential to scale or translate into broader School of Medicine initiatives. A total of seven projects were selected, each of which will receive funding for a 12-month period.
Three of the selected projects include directors or collaborators from the Department of Surgery.
- Gayle DiLalla, MD, Vice Chair of EDI and Assistant Professor of Surgery, (Project Director) and Shannon Barter, MD, General Surgery Resident (Project Collaborator): “Association of Women Surgeons Mentorship Pods"
- Rodney Reeves, EDI Program Coordinator (Project Collaborator): “Administrative Support Staff Professional Development Pilot Program"
- Jessica Bronchick, Communications Strategist (Project Collaborator): “Honoring Diversity and Catalyzing Belonging through Inclusive Communications"
The full list of selected projects is available on the School of Medicine website.
“These initiatives represent ambitious and innovative strategies with strong potential for advancing our shared goals in equity, diversity, and inclusion,” said Kevin Thomas, MD, vice dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion. “Collaboration across units enhances the potential for these initiatives to expand and evolve.”
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion launched the EDI Catalyst Fund earlier this year. Staff and faculty in School of Medicine were invited to submit requests for proposal for the award.
The funding period for the Catalyst Fund is from April 2024 to April 2025.