Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium

May 28-31, 2024

The Pathology Department is excited to present its inaugural DEI Symposium, highlighting renowned speakers. During this critical period in medicine, pathologists are often left wondering how they can contribute to patient-centered discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This symposium will push attendees to think critically about how to provide a more thoughtful approach to everyday practices in regards to patient care, and will also seek to encourage everyone to create and foster a safe and welcoming academic environment for all members of the department.

Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to participate in person, please contact the Diversity & Access Office at: disability.access@stanford.edu or [650] 725-0326. Requests should be received at least one week prior to the event/activity. For more information please go here: Disability & Access Office

Schedule for May 28-31 — all meetings will be held via ZOOM unless stated otherwise
Time	May 28 Tuesday	May 29 Wednesday	May 30 Thursday	May 31 Friday
12 PM	“The Struggle of Microaggressions and Implicit Bias in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine” SPEAKER: Carla Ellis, MD, MS, FCAP Director of Renal Pathology in the Department of Pathology, Associate Professor of Renal Pathology and Genitourinary Pathology, Northwestern Medicine, Feinburg School of Medicne Location: Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center, LK130 This meeting will be available in-person and via ZOOM.	“Where Do I Belong? Challenges of Identity and Inclusion in Academia” SPEAKERS: Michael Montoya, MD & Oyewale Shiyanbola, MBBS Stanford School of Medicine Location: Lane Building, 2nd Floor, Room L201. This meeting will be available in-person and via ZOOM.	“Thriving Together: Fostering Employee Health in a Multigenerational Environment” SPEAKER: Sylvia Doss, MBA Adjunct Professor at San Francisco State University Location: Lane Building, 2nd Floor, Room L201. This meeting will be available in-person and via ZOOM.	The Symposium Social Join us Friday for a casual lunch on Lane patio with discussions and resource information on a variety of DEI topics, and, of course, DEI Swag! Location: Lane Building, 2nd Floor Patio

Download the printable full schedule here with links

Guest Speakers & Panelists

12:00 PM

Panelist Discussion

“The Struggle of Microaggressions and Implicit Bias in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine”

This meeting will be available in-person and via ZOOM.

Location: Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center, LK130

Dr. Carla Ellis, MD, MS, FCAP (she/her)

Director of Renal Pathology in the Department of Pathology, Associate Professor of Pathology (Renal Pathology) and Pathology (Genitourinary Pathology), Northwestern Medicine, Feinburg School of Medicine

Dr. Ellis is currently an Associate Professor of Pathology at Northwestern University. She obtained her B.S. in Psychology with honors from Howard University on a full women’s volleyball scholarship, where her jersey is currently retired, and she was inducted into the athletic hall of fame. She went on to obtain a master's degree in anatomic pathology at the University of Maryland and began her career as a pathologists’ assistant. She proceeded to medical school at the University of Nevada and completed her pathology training at Johns Hopkins, where she received the Joseph Carr Eggleston award for excellence in surgical pathology research and published numerous articles in genitourinary and renal pathology.

Dr. Ellis spent the beginning of her career on faculty at Emory University, where she received two Golden Apple teaching awards and the AnnaLee Boyett award for outstanding teaching and support of the residency program. She also began a wellness program for trainees and served as an ambassador for the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.

At Northwestern University, Dr. Ellis serves as the director of wellness, diversity and inclusion and the medical director of the renal biopsy service. She is the president and a founding member of the Society of Black Pathologists and was recently inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr. Ellis is committed to mentorship, outstanding medical education and diversity, equity, and inclusion in pathology and beyond.