The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee was formed to improve the culture and climate of social equity by addressing biases and to learn the factors that perpetuate inequity. The members of this committee are dedicated to fostering a transformative culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to create an environment powered for optimal education, research and clinical excellence in surgery.
Through education and prevention, the committee will support the department by bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to enrich the academic environment so that all are able to achieve their academic and professional goals. We will ensure equity in the hiring, professional development, promotion, retention, participation in department activities, and support of women and underrepresented faculty, staff and learners. The committee is dedicated to eliminating all forms of bias and discrimination and elevating social consciousness and cultural competence.
Chair: Michele Loor, M.D.
Ashley Benning
Christy Chai, M.D.
Eric J. Silberfein, M.D.
Lorraine Cornwell, M.D.
Catherine Seger, M.D.
R. Mario Vera, M.D.
Holly Shilstone
Scott A. Lemaire, M.D.
N. Thao N. Galvan, M.D., M.P.H.
Juliet Holder-Haynes, M.D.
Samer Mattar, M.D.
Elizabeth Alore, M.D.
Kevin Huang, M.D.
John Goss, M.D.
Ronnetta Etter
Chad Wilson, M.D.
Rachel W. Davis, M.D.
Alice King, MD
LaShanes Washington
Crystal Shin, PhD
Melissa Koci, MD
