1 OHSU Diversity Digest | November 2014

Building the Pipeline of Diverse Healthcare Professionals OHSU will be working with Portland State University in designing and implementing a plan to help underrepresented and diverse students pursue careers in biomedical, behavioral, social, or clinical research and other health sciences. PSU’s $24 million research and training grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will support students of Hispanic, African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander heritage as well as students with disabilities, histories of foster care or economic disadvantage. Cynthia Morris, Ph.D., M.P.H., Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology, is the principal investigator on behalf of OHSU. She will be working with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion on student recruitment and retention strategies. “Diversifying our health and science workforce is critical in ensuring all communities receive culturally competent care and service,” said Leslie Garcia, M.P.A., OHSU’s assistant chief diversity officer and director for the Center for Diversity & Inclusion. “To that end, OHSU and PSU have worked together for many years on multiple diversity-focused fronts to increase opportunities for diverse and underrepresented students. Funding from the NIH will allow us to further embolden our efforts in building a pipeline to enhance diversity of the scientific community focused on undergraduate biomedical, behavioral, social, and clinical disciplines.” read more | see coverage in The Oregonian and the Portland Business Journal. OHSU Develops International Hub in Southeast Asia Bangkok Dusit Medical Services is teaming with OHSU to improve health in Thailand and the United States through shared knowledge and skills, and the creation of centers of excellence focused on key challenges. The effort will engage faculty, health professionals and students from OHSU's schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health. "For OHSU, collaboration and innovation are in our DNA. When we are willing to work with others to solve problems in the name of the public good, the opportunities are limitless. We are taking collaboration to the next level. This initiative will serve both Oregon and Thailand as a platform for education and research and cross-cultural scientific exchange," said Joe E. Robertson, M.D., M.B.A., OHSU President. read more | see coverage in the Portland Business Journal I Have a Reservation

Captain Stephen “Miles” Rudd, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of the Indian Health Service for the Portland Area, will discuss diverse cultural beliefs and perspectives, communication styles, and patient-centered care when working with people from various Native American communities in rural areas. The Indian Health Service provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives who are members of 566 federally recognized tribes located throughout the United States often referred to as “Indian Country.” The lecture will be held from 12-1pm on Wednesday, November 12 at Richard Jones Hall, Room 4340. The event is co-hosted by CDI and the Native American Employee Resource Group. read more | download PDF

Free Screenings of Urban Rez Urban Rez, a one-hour documentary, explores the controversial legacy and modern day effects of the federal government’s assimilation policies that relocated American Indians from reservations to urban areas in order to end the Indian reservation system. View the film trailer | download PDF

• Monday, Nov. 10: 12 to 1 p.m. in Room 1SO18, Collaborative Life Sciences Building • Monday, Nov. 17: 4:30 to 5:30pm in Room 144, OHSU School of Nursing • Friday, Nov. 21: 5:30 to 6:30pm at the OHSU Auditorium • Tuesday, Nov. 25: 12-1pm in the 8th Floor Auditorium, OHSU Hospital

“Paths to Leadership” for OHSU Faculty The “Paths to Leadership” program is offered to emerging OHSU faculty members by the OHSU Division of Management under the sponsorship of the School of Medicine. The leadership program is designed to provide emerging faculty leaders with the knowledge and skills to become effective leaders and managers, and to provide faculty members with a broad perspective of OHSU. It is designed to support both formal and informal leadership roles. There is no cost to participate in this leadership development program. OHSU faculty members interested in applying for the next Paths to Leadership may contact Dr. Jim Huntzicker directly. Applications are due Dec. 1. read more Fall Diversity Welcome Thanks to students, faculty, staff and community members who joined us for the annual fall diversity welcome. We appreciate the presence of community organizations such as Incight, Cascade AIDS Project, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Institute and the Arab American Community Organization. The event was a great way for future and current healthcare professionals to expand their network and learn about health equity efforts in diverse communities. view more photos

November 2014

November 6: Sarah Kastelic, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association, will discuss issues of data collection, research and research-informed public policy development in rural Native American communities. 12-1pm at OHSU Hospital 8th Floor Auditorium | PDF November 7: Networking Social 5:30pm at Cha! Cha! Cha!, 3135 SW Moody Ave. Expand your network and meet members of the African American ERG. | more info November 10: The Raising of America 7pm at the Aladdin Theater. The film explores how a strong start for all children leads to a healthier, safer, better educated and more prosperous and equitable America. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available; email us for details. November 12: Asian Pacific Islander ERG Monthly Meeting 12-1pm at CDI Conference Rm, Mac Hall 1115. Help us plan upcoming events, such as cultural competency lectures, Diwali festival, Lunar New Year, etc. Email Maileen Hamto for more info. OHSU School of Nursing Information Sessions Planning to apply to nursing school? Information sessions are a great way to learn about the application process. view the schedule | more info Equity and CURE Program Internship Program Applications Save the date! On December 15, the application cycle for the 2015 summer Equity and CURE internship cohort will become available. more info Save the Date: Pre- Health Advisors Conference CDI is hosting OHSU’s first pre-health advisors conference on Friday, February 27. Designed for program advisors and college and career counselors learn more Diversity Scholarships The Institute for Diversity in Health Management offers scholarships to graduate students who are pursuing a degree in healthcare administration. learn more Diversity Leadership Award CDI Director Leslie Garcia, M.P.A., was recently honored by the National Association of Medical Minority Educators.

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