D-CORE
The Diversity Center of Representation and Empowerment, or D-CORE, provides a space where any member of the Stanford Medicine community interested in issues of inclusion and diversity can hold meetings or just hang out and study.
Vision for D-CORE
The Stanford SOM Diversity Center of Representation and Empowerment (D-CORE), established in a visible location on campus to highlight the importance of its existence, will demonstrate that supporting trainees of underrepresented backgrounds is a priority to the SOM. All medical and graduate trainee groups serving the needs of underrepresented minorities will share ownership of the community center, and the space will be open to all trainees in the SOM community. This will be a physical space for community members who want and need to celebrate their identity and serves to connect trainees, build community, and reduce isolation. We envision this space will be an environment that appreciates the multicultural aspects of identity, fosters inclusion, and provides cultural, social, and educational experiences through conversation. We envision this space will be staffed by personnel with a demonstrated commitment to supporting the diverse student population at our institution. In addition, trainees at all levels will have access to this space during business hours.
D-CORE Library
The ADVANCE Summer Institute and Lane Medical Library are pleased to announce a new library collection to the D-CORE, now available online or in-library. Enjoy reading!
This collection of over 230 books consists of both fiction and nonfiction works by and for Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC). Titles from the most recent Top Challenged Banned Books Lists are available through the collection as well. Many books were purchased from Marcus Books in Oakland.
To find the titles included in the collection, search for “DCORE” on the Lane Medical Library website. We are happy to take suggestions for additional works desired, here.
D-CORE office hours
Welcome to restored D-CORE Office Hours for the academic school year 2022-2023. Meet with someone online or in person.
Ears for Peers (MD students only)
Every Tuesday, 8am - 9am
BioPeers (MS/PhD)
Schedule here
Biosciences Diversity Programs
James Harden, Associate Director for Biosciences DEIB
Contact jaharden@stanford.edu
Bioscience Student Life & Wellness
Shelly Rasnick, Associate Director for Biosciences Student Life & Wellness
Every 1st Wednesday, 11am - 1pm (in D-CORE)
Sign up for virtual office hours
Medical Student Wellness
Margaret Govea, Director for Office of Medical Student Wellness
(On pause)
Contact govea@stanford.edu
Office of Medical Student Affairs
Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman, Associate Dean for Office of Medical Student Affairs
(On pause)
Biosciences Grant Writing Academy
Crystal Botham, Director & Founder for Grant Writing Academy
Contact cbotham@stanford.edu
Graduate Education & Diversity
Latishya Steele, Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Diversity
Contact ljsteele@stanford.edu
Biosciences Wellness Matters
Contact Shelly Rasnick
Diversity center for med school opens in Lane Library
When Tawaun Lucas began his graduate studies in 2014 at the School of Medicine, he said he wished there had been a place where he and other minority students could congregate in times of need for support, a physical space for companionship and comfort.
Dean Lloyd Minor shakes hands with Tawaun Lucas at the Oct. 2 opening of the medical school's Diversity Center of Representation and Empowerment.
Steve Fisch
Event Highlight: 2020 Open House
#DCORE
Share your stories & experiences at the D-CORE using #DCORE on social media!
Reserve the D-CORE space
The D-CORE space is open for events around diversity, equity, and inclusion from group meetings to celebrations. The D-CORE is located in Lane Library and is open during Lane Library hours. Download a flyer to advertise the D-CORE for events in your department or office. Read more about the functionality of the space in the D-CORE Usage Policy Guide.
Click here to reserve the room
D-CORE founders
Tawaun Lucas – Neurosciences PhD Candidate
Shanique Martin – Medical Student
Osama Mohamed El-Gabalawy – Medical Student
Dorothy Tovar – Microbiology and Immunology PhD Candidate
Gabriel Washington – Medical Student