University of Colorado Neurology Residency Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

• The Department of Neurology prioritizes fostering an inclusive environment for students, trainees, and faculty from diverse backgrounds and experiences

• We recognize that improving diversity not only enriches our experiences, it improves the quality of patient care

• We provide to care of an incredibly diverse patient population; nearly 1/3 of Denver’s population is of Hispanic or Latino Origin and 10% of population identifies as Black or African American

• The residency program works closely with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the CU School of Medicine and the Medical Campus initiatives:

• University of Colorado Organization for Racial and Ethnic Support (UCOLORES) - founded in 2010, provides support and community for faculty, residents, staff and students of color
• White Coats for Black Lives
• The Student National Medical Association
• The Latino Medical Student Association
• Women in Medicine and Science

• The Minority and Allied Residency Council – was established to connect minorities and allies and works closely with residency programs to promote the recruitment and support of diverse house staff

• The DAWN clinic– a student-run free health clinic for the underserved in the Aurora community

• FirstUP - The mission of First Up is to promote the wellbeing and achievement of first-generation students at CUSOM. We seek to foster a community of students with shared experiences and a passion for healthcare. This becomes the basis for mutual support and creates a sense of belonging within the School of Medicine

• Additionally, the many faculty in the Department of Neurology participate in Health Disparities Research and community outreach and engagement within their Divisions.

• Podcast: CU is putting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Forefront