OFDE Community Support Initiative Networks

OFDE has fostered the creation of a variety of networking and community-building initiatives across Stanford Medicine. These networks, developed and led by faculty themselves, reflect the wide-ranging interests and needs of our community. Rooted in faculty leadership and collaboration, these networks create meaningful spaces for connection, support, and shared growth. Faculty of all backgrounds are encouraged and welcome to participate.

For more information on networking opportunities, please contact us.

Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Affinity Meetings (AANHPIFAM)

AANHPIFAM brings together physicians from diverse professional backgrounds at Stanford to advance research and clinical care for the Asian American patient population, while fostering a support network for faculty across Stanford Medicine.

Black Faculty Affinity Network (BFAM)

The Stanford Medicine Black Faculty Affinity Meetings (BFAM) network, created by faculty through OFDE's Community Support Initiative, provides a forum to discuss issues related to research and patient care in the Black community. BFAM is intended to provide networking and social engagement opportunities for all Stanford Medicine faculty across clinical lines and departments.

LGBTQ+ Faculty Networking

LGBTQ+ Faculty Networking activities provides a forum to learn about LGBTQ+ related research and support.

Latino Faculty Advocacy Meetings (LFAM)

The LFAM brings together physicians from a variety of professional backgrounds at Stanford to examine efforts relating to research and clinical care of the Latino patient population, while creating a support network for faculty and students engaged in these activities across Stanford Medicine. 

Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE)

The Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE) is open to everyone at Stanford Medicine, including Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, University HealthCare Alliance (UHA), Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, Packard Children’s Health Alliance (PCHA), and Stanford Children’s Health.