Kristen Eckstrand
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Board of Trust establishes ad hoc committee to support equity, diversity and inclusion
The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust has named the members of an ad hoc committee that will partner with university leadership to evaluate and recommend policies and initiatives around equity, diversity and inclusion. Read MoreAug 13, 2020
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’Dores of Distinction
To help ensure that Vanderbilt’s mission stays on track and is poised for future success, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has convened a broadly diverse group of alumni leaders called the ’Dores of Distinction. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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Trans Buddy program to support LGBT patients
Fear of being stigmatized by health care professionals is a barrier for many patients who are members of the LGBT community — it’s one of the most-reported reasons transgender individuals do not go to the doctor. Read MoreJan 8, 2015
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VUSM student making impact on LGBT health
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student Kristen Eckstrand, Ph.D., is making a national impact on the way health care is delivered to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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VUSM a leader in efforts to improve LGBT health
Over the past five years there has been much progress in terms of the legal, social and cultural advancements surrounding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. Read MoreSep 11, 2014
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VUSM student elected to board of nation’s largest LGBTI association
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student Kristen Eckstrand, Ph.D., was recently elected to the board of GLMA, the largest and oldest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender health care professionals in the world. She is the first student to hold an at-large board position since the organization was founded in 1981. Read MoreMar 13, 2014
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VUMC recognized for support of LGBT business
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and two of its employees have been recognized for contributions to the LGBT business community in Nashville. Read MoreApr 18, 2013