Mission Statement
Stanford Medicine Office of Diversity in Medical Education is committed to cultivating and sustaining an environment that fosters the development of physician leaders who are committed to eliminating the nation’s health inequities through patient care, education, research, and advocacy.
About the office
The Office of Diversity in Medical Education (ODME) serves as the hub for pathway and career development programs to include pre-medical trainees, Stanford medical students, as well as Stanford Medicine resident and fellow trainees. The goal of ODME is to develop physician leaders who are committed to eliminating the nation's health inequities through patient care, education, research, and advocacy.
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Neurooncologist Reena Thomas Receives CIRM Award of Nearly $12 million for Immunotherapy Research
The award will facilitate a clinical trial testing the safety of CAR-T cells — immune cells from patients’ own bodies that have been bioengineered to destroy cancer cells — used to treat a deadly brain cancer.
Resources
Pre Med Students
The Office of Diversity in Medical Education (ODME) offers select programs, activities, and events for premedical students throughout the year.
Through conferences and summer programs, guest lectures and special events, the ODME networks undergraduates on campus and throughout the Northern California region to information, resources, and opportunities that support continued learning and development, and competitive preparation for careers as aspiring health professionals.
Faculty
Stanford Medicine offers many opportunities for continuous faculty development through workshops, symposia and trainings.
Medical Students
Stanford medical students come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The ODME supports and collaborates with student groups focusing on improving health outcomes for all patients.
Community
Featured News
UME Year in Review
The Office of Diversity in Medical Education presents the UME (Undergrad Medical Education) Year in Review. Please take a look at the many wonderful events, highlights, interviews, and community engagement that UME has hosted this year.
Fall/Winter JUSTHealth Edition out Now!
JUSTHealth is a community-sourced web publication hosted by the Stanford Medicine Office of Diversity in Medical Education in partnership with members of the community, dedicated to elevating community voices around health justice, equity, activism, and advocacy.
Join us on November 16th, 2024 for : Preparing for the MCAT: Tips and Tricks:
Looking to start your MCAT journey? Join us for a one-hour session designed to help you navigate your study journey with confidence
Alumni Pathway Speaker Series
Join us on Thursday, June 20, 2024 for Undergraduate Pathways Speaker Dr. Max Aung, Assistant Professor in the Division of Environmental Health at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. To learn more click the image.
Leadership Saturday Academy Application is CLOSED.
The application for the Leadership Education for Aspiring Physicians Saturday academy is now open. Click here for more information.
JUSTHealth Fall/Winter Call for Submissions
JUSTHealth is a community-sourced web publication hosted by the Stanford Medicine Office of Diversity in Medical Education in partnership with members of the community, dedicated to elevating community voices around health justice, equity, activism, and advocacy. Please consider submitting your stories, artwork, projects, opinions, and research related to health justice, advocacy, and activist work.
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ODME Undergraduate Pathways Speaker: Dr. Max Aung
Join us on Thursday, June 20, 2024 for Undergraduate Pathways Speaker Dr. Max Aung, Assistant Professor in the Division of Environmental Health at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. To learn more click the image.
Summer Community College Programs Concluded
ODME Summer Programs
We are pleased to celebrate another summer of programs for high school and community college scholars. Check back for program highlights.
2023 ODME UME Year in Review
ODME Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) is pleased to share the 2023 Year in Review. Please click the image to access the newsletter.
ODME Guest Speaker: Bradley Chapman
"Emergency Room Medicine: Opportunities for Pre-Health Students" by Bradley Chapman.
Bradley's talk focused on the pathway to becoming an ER technician, their role in the hospital, and clinical opportunities for pre-health students.
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Diversity at Stanford Medicine
Explore the range of diversity programs and resources.
Diversity Bias Case Studies
These realistic scenarios identify examples of bias—both conscious and unsconcious—in clinical settings, involving colleagues, patients, and patient family members.
