Excellence through an
Inclusive Faculty Community
Faculty development and faculty diversity are inexorably linked as we advance the next generation of physicians, scholars and educators who reflect the global nature of medicine and science today.
Our Commitment
Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to fostering a diverse community in which all individuals are welcomed, respected, and supported to achieve their full potential.
Our Vision
Fostering a diverse learning environment enables the next generation of leaders to incorporate new ways of thinking in discovery and application, and to serve the needs of a diverse society.
Our Values
We believe that interaction with people with varied backgrounds and life experiences allows us to reach a new level of innovation in education, research and clinical care.
About the Office
The Office of Faculty Development and Diversity (OFDD) serves to develop all faculty to their fullest potential as academic, clinical, and community leaders and to promote the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty. Senior Associate Dean, Dr. Bonnie Maldonado, recognizes that in order to achieve these goals, OFDD must continue to work toward creating an organizational culture that values the contributions of all members, encourages a broad and open approach to teaching, research, and patient care, and provides an intellectually and socially attractive environment for all people.
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Supporting Faculty Leaders
Faculty Development
Academic medical centers need to do everything possible to support the development of leaders who have the skills to respond to the future challenges facing academic medicine. Among our highest priorities at OFDD is to offer leadership programs, networking opportunities, speaker series on cultural considerations, and skills building workshops in order to support the development of leaders who will affect change broadly.
OFDD Professional Development Programs
Diversity Resources at the School of Medicine
Diversity is a core value of Stanford Medicine. We strive for excellence and innovation, and neither can be achieved without diversity. Insights are derived from contrasting points of view, and innovation is a product of these differences. In both clinical and research teams, one person’s reasoning becomes the input for the next person’s reasoning. If each collaborator has the same expertise, status, and experience, then the number of new ideas—the building blocks of innovation—could hardly surpass that of the individual working alone.
COVID-19 and Health Disparities Pilot Projects
In partnership with the Center of Excellence in Diversity in Medical Education, the Office of Faculty Development and Diversity awarded six pilot grants to Stanford University School of Medicine faculty in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. These grants are intended to support the advancement of research into the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing, health service use, and health outcomes of populations that experience health disparities in the United States.
Metrics
The metrics page contains reports, including the Overall Stanford Medicine Diversity Dashboard.
Acts of Intolerance Reporting and Protocol
Anyone who witnesses or views the evidence of an act of intolerance is encouraged to report the incident. A person need not be the direct target of an act of intolerance to report it.
Stanford non-discrimination policy
Consistent with its obligations under the law, Stanford prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the administration of the University's programs and activities; Stanford also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Events
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October 26, 2020 Creating Compelling Virtual Presentations Via Zoom (Link will be sent upon registration)
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November 04, 2020 Women Faculty Networking Luncheon: Karen Frush Via Zoom (Link will be sent upon registration)
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December 02, 2020 Women Faculty Networking Luncheon: Sara Singer Via Zoom (Link will be sent upon registration)
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December 07, 2020 The Successful K Award Application: A Reviewer’s Perspective Via Zoom (Link will be sent upon registration)
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December 08, 2020 Faculty Fireside Chats: Fernando Mendoza, MPH, MD Via Zoom (Link will be sent prior to the event)
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January 21, 2021 Faculty Fireside Chats: Donald Warne Via Zoom (Link will be sent prior to the event)
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February 08, 2021 How to Promote Your Career Using Social Media Via Zoom (Link will be sent upon registration)
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February 22, 2021 Faculty Fireside Chats: Carla Pugh, MD, PhD Via Zoom (Link will be sent prior to the event)
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March 22, 2021 Faculty Fireside Chats: Maame Yaa A. B. Yiadom, MD, MPH Via Zoom (Link will be sent prior to the event)
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April 21, 2021 Faculty Fireside Chats: Eric Sibley, MD, PhD Via Zoom (Link will be sent prior to the event)
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May 20, 2021 Faculty Fireside Chats: Reena Thomas, MD, PhD Via Zoom (Link will be sent prior to the event)