VUMC Office Of Diversity Affairs

  • Hidden VUMC Figures event set for Oct. 16

    Hidden VUMC Figures event set for Oct. 16

    On Monday, Oct. 16, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Office for Diversity Affairs will present “Hidden VUMC Figures,” a tribute to employees who have made significant long-term contributions to the Medical Center, often behind-the-scenes. Read More

    Oct 5, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    School of Medicine programs enhancing diversity of applicants

    For students, summer is typically associated with freedom from schoolwork. But for a handful of future medical school applicants, summertime means hitting the books, conducting research and participating in rounds. Read More

    Jul 27, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Program sets stage for unconscious bias training

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), in conjunction with the consulting firm Cook Ross Inc., held a four-day Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer Program at Scarritt Bennett Center last week. Read More

    Apr 20, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Forum explores  diversity, inclusion strategies

    André Churchwell, M.D., Chief Diversity Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), and Traci Nordberg, J.D., Chief Human Resources Officer, hosted a Diversity & Inclusion welcome event on Nov. 18 in which Churchwell discussed his vision for the Office for Diversity Affairs and the strategic planning necessary to make diversity and inclusion intentional throughout the Medical Center. Read More

    Dec 1, 2016