It is the mission of the Vanderbilt Neurology Department to foster and support diversity in race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, faith, and cultural perspective in our community. We are committed to equity in patient care, recruitment, retention, research, scholarship, and education. We are dedicated to promoting a culture of respect in an environment that is affirming, welcoming, and in which all members feel that they belong as their authentic selves.
Diversity Committee
Faculty Enrichment Programs
- Our Women in Neurology group is designed to develop knowledgeable, successful, confident women prepared to achieve career success and assume leadership positions.
- Our department Diversity Grand Rounds provides recognition of research and clinical achievements of nationally renowned, underrepresented minority physicians within our specialty. The lectures also address important topics related to health disparities and challenges faced by patients from underrepresented minority populations.
Vanderbilt Resources
- VUMC Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- VUMC Employee Wellness Resources
- VUMC Diversity and Inclusion
- VUMC Office of Health Equity Anti-racism Hub
- VUMC Program for LGBTQ Health
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine LGBTMD
- Vanderbilt University Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Vanderbilt University Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Intersex Life
Other Resources
- AAN DEI Initiatives
- AAN DEI Resources
- Anti-Asian Violence Resources
- Association of Program Directors in Radiology Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Curriculum
- MGH Institute of Health Professions Asian American Webinar Series
- NIH Scientific Workforce Diversity Toolkit
- NINDS Strategic Plan for Advancing Health Equity in neurological Disorders
- SfN Neuroscience Scholars program