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November 2024
Welcome to Diversity Now, AAIM’s quarterly newsletter dedicated to sharing the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion resources in academic internal medicine and beyond.
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November Is American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Heritage Month
According to 2022–2023 data from AAMC, only 1% of total enrolled medical students self-identified as AI/AN, compared to 2.9% of the 2021 US population. In this 2023 Lancet Regional Health – Americas article, the authors propose systemic policy solutions to close the gap.
AAMC is spotlighting summer programs designed to support AI/AN premed students and those serving AI/AN communities. These programs offer diverse opportunities, varying in length, location, and application requirements.
Explore the programs!
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Have a DEI Resource or Best Practice to share?
The Alliance is gathering DEI resources and best practices to share among the community.
Submit your content here!
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Learning the Language of DEI
Name-based microaggressions are a common form of bias against individuals with ethnically distinct names and range from mispronunciations and teasing to name avoidance and racialized renaming. Emmanuel Ohuabunwa, MD, MBA shares his personal story and offers helpful advice for addressing and correcting name-based microaggressions to foster inclusion and respect in both educational and professional environments.
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2025 AAIM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
The Alliance congratulates 2025 AAIM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award recipient Stephany Sanchez, MD. She currently serves as Associate Program Director in the Department of Internal Medicine at University of California, Davis School of Medicine. The award is presented annually to an individual or team who champions DEI in their department of medicine.
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Physician Data Initiative
Understanding the evolving dynamics of the physician workforce in relation to the needs of patients and communities is essential for advancing the nation’s health. ACGME, AMA, and AAMC have joined forces through the Physician Data Initiative, which aims to create a standardized approach for categorizing, collecting, reporting, and sharing sociodemographic data. Access the recommendations. |
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The Use of Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research
In 2023, the National Academies assembled an expert committee to evaluate the current application of racial and ethnic categories in biomedical research, review existing researcher guidelines, and develop new recommendations for future practices. The 2024 report, Rethinking Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research, presents nine actionable recommendations and supporting resources to promote the responsible use of race and ethnicity in research. |
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Just Leaders for a Justice Health System (JUSTICE SQUARED)
JUSTICE SQUARED invites health care organizations, patients, and community leaders to address and dismantle structural racism in health care for a more equitable system. Explore resources, events, and ways to get involved. |
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Review the Work of the 2024 AAIM Innovation Grants Recipients
The AAIM Innovation Grants program co-sponsors the Building Trust through Diversity, Health Care Equity, & Inclusion initiative. This grant program aims to integrate DEI principles into internal medicine training, fostering interprofessional collaborations and promoting a more trustworthy health system. In 2024, 20 projects at medical schools and teaching hospitals received grants totaling $400,000, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $40,000. Notably, eleven Alliance member institutions are among the recipients. |
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Register Now for Academic Internal Medicine Week 2025!
Looking to deepen your understanding and actively champion diversity, equity, and inclusion? Join us at AIMW25 in New Orleans and check out the DEI track and stop by the DEI Center in the exhibit hall. The conference will offer a full range of session types and topics for seasoned professionals, mid-careerists, and those new in their roles.
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