About the Showcase
Baylor College of Medicine's inaugural 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Showcase was held Oct. 7, 2020
As part of Baylor College of Medicine's ongoing response to COVID-19, the Showcase was presented on a virtual platform.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Showcase is designed to provide Academic Departments, Programs, and Student Groups/Organizations the opportunity to highlight their programs, efforts, scholarship, and activities addressing diversity, equity and inclusion a Baylor College of Medicine
Agenda for 2020 DEI Showcase
Activity | Speaker | Abstract |
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Welcome | Dr. Toi Harris | |
Remarks | Dr. Paul Klotman | |
Plenary Sessions | ||
Research Mission | Dr. Mary Dickinson | |
The Perspectives of Black and Hispanic Families on Barriers and Strategies for Healthy Eating | Chishinga Callender (introduced by Mr. Joe Doty) | View Abstract |
Education Mission | Dr. Alicia Monroe | |
LGBTQIA + Allyship Workshop 101 |
Benjamin Solder | View Abstract |
Community Mission | Claire Basset | |
Voter Registration and Education Program at Texas Children’s Hospital Emergency Centers, Specialty and Outpatient Clinics |
Dr. Ariel Lyons Warren |
View Abstract |
Clinical Mission | Dr. James McDeavitt | |
The Clinic for International Trauma Survivors |
Dr. Sophia Banu | View Abstract |
Q&A | Dr. Kimberly Kay Lopez |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Group A: Departmental Initiatives (moderated by Dr. Stacy Lloyd)
Speakers | Area | Topic | Abstract |
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Michele Loor & Jennifer Taylor | Urology & Surgery | Social Equity in Surgery and Surgical Specialties | View Abstract |
Edgardo Ordonez | Emergency Medicine | Henry JN Taub Department of Emergency Medicine & Emergency Medicine Residency | View Abstract |
Amma Asare & Elisabeth Baquet | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Department of Ob/Gyn Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Council | View Abstract |
Reginald Hatter | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Baylor Population Program/Ascend | View Abstract |
Jinna Chu | School of Medicine | Race in Medicine Task Force | View Abstract |
Group B: Departmental Initiatives (moderated by Dr. Cora Rabe)
Speakers | Area | Topic | Abstract |
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Debra Murray | Molecular and Human Genetics | Increasing Diversity One Department at a Time | View Abstract |
Jennifer Bogwu | Texas Mental Health Equity Mentor Network | Texas Mental Health Equity Mentor Network | View Abstract |
Joshua Muniz | Baylor College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics | Representation Matters: How the Department of Medicine Will Enhance Diversity and Inclusion at Baylor College of Medicine | View Abstract |
Lavannya Pandit & Maureen Kimani |
Baylor College of Medicine, Ben Taub General Hospital & Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center | I.D.E.A Grand Rounds Series for the Department of Internal Medicine | View Abstract |
Mollie Gordon & Melissa Torres | Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences | Baylor College of Medicine Anti-Human Trafficking Program | View Abstract |
Group C: Departmental Pediatrics Initiatives (moderated by Dr. Kimberly Kay Lopez)
Speakers | Area | Topic | Abstract |
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Oluwadamilola Ejike | Baylor College of Medicine – Children’s Hospital of San Antonio | Baylor College of Medicine – Children’s Hospital of San Antonio | View Abstract |
Peter Duran & Beatriz MacDonald Wer | Pediatrics, Section of Psychology | Inclusive Excellence Program Development in the Section of Psychology | View Abstract |
Santiago O. Valdes | Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Cardiology | Project ADAM – Texas Children’s Hospital | View Abstract |
Jonathan Santana |
Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent and Sports Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital | Improving care for young athletes through hospital partnerships | View Abstract |
Group D: Departmental Pediatrics Initiatives (moderated by Dr. Kimberly Kay Lopez)
Speakers | Area | Topic | Abstract |
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Adasia Ritenour | School of Health Professions, Genetic Counseling Department | Genetic Counseling Trainee Platform for Racial Justice | View Abstract |
Jacqunae Mays | Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | Black Scientist Collective | View Abstract |
Bethany Taylor & Marlyd Mejia | Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Association for Graduate School Diversity | Initiative for Maximizing Student Development, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | View Abstract |
Jonathan Santana |
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Association for Graduate School Diversity | Improving care for young athletes through hospital partnerships | View Abstract |