Celebrating Black History Month 2023 - Student Highlight February 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023The CU Physical Therapy Program continues our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting current student Dennis McCree.
About the CU PM&R Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Welcome to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage for the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
CU PM&R is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our clinical, academic, and service work. We recognize that diversity encompasses differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, and political beliefs.
In alignment with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's (AAPM&R) Diversity and Inclusion Statement, we strive to create a culture that is inclusive and respectful of all individuals, where all members feel valued, respected, and supported. This includes not just promoting diversity but also actively working to eliminate discrimination, bias, and disparities in our department.
Our department also follows the University of Colorado School of Medicine Diversity Plan, which aims to increase the diversity of the medical student body, faculty, and staff, and to foster an inclusive environment where all members feel respected and valued.
Our CU PM&R Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is dedicated to implementing these goals through:
- Supporting DEI initiatives at PM&R to promote more inclusivity within the department.
- Advancing DEI at PM&R by highlighting ongoing education and training opportunities, or sponsoring educational programs to promote diversity.
- Advising PM&R leadership concerning inclusive employee and trainee recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion efforts within our department.
Collectively, we will strive to ensure that our patients receive culturally appropriate, quality medical care. Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable environment for our patients, faculty, and staff.
Members of Committee:
- Michael Harris-Love, PT, MPT, DSc, FGSA, FAPTA (Chair)
- Zachary Arcona, PsyD
- Alison Colbert, PhD
- David Coons, MD
- Scott Laker, MD
- Adele Meron, MD
- William Niehaus, MD
- Zachary Noriega, MPA
The committee is aided by the consultation of our Advisory Group, Krista Walker, PhD (DEI training consultation), and Olawunmi Ogunwo, JD, PHR (HR/legal consultation).
PM&R and the ASPIRE Challenge: The National Alliance for Inclusive & Diverse STEM Staff
The INCLUDES project (Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science) is an NSF-funded initiative to promote the recruitment, hiring, and retention of STEM faculty from underrepresented groups.
The INCLUDES project has recently evolved into an alliance called, “Aspire: The National Alliance for Inclusive & Diverse STEM Faculty”. The NSF INCLUDES Aspire Alliance is broadly pursuing strategic goals focused on faculty:
- Preparation of STEM faculty to be more inclusive and effective in their teaching, research mentoring, and advising
- Effectively recruiting, hiring, and retaining underrepresented STEM faculty and transforming practices
- Developing and supporting policies, and resources to support these efforts
The Aspire Alliance program assessment process aims to deepen our understanding about the strategies and conditions that support increasing inclusivity and diversity in STEM departments and programs (which includes medicine). The PM&R DEI Committee has recommended that our department engage in the Aspire Alliance program assessment process.
The resulting findings from the proposed Aspire Alliance Self-Study at PM&R should identify the factors that will help to inform what propels or impedes efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in our department.
This is a broad effort that will depend on our collective contributions. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has graciously offered to assist with this process over the next academic year. The committee will provide the report to the Department Chair and make the findings available to our faculty and staff. More updates will be provided soon about the process, the timelines, and our progress.
End of affirmative action makes it harder for medical schools to fix community health inequities
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions in higher education, commonly known as affirmative action, is unconstitutional. In this article, Colorado Public Radio contributor Paolo Zialcita examines the impact this could have on addressing healthcare inequities, with interviews by various members of the CU Anschutz community.
Future suggestions by PM&R faculty and staff for articles to consider for The Current Read may be forwarded to: zachary.noriega@cuanschutz.edu.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023 - Student Highlight February 15, 2023
Feb 15, 2023The CU Physical Therapy Program continues our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting current 2nd year student, Olivia Cooper.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023 - Student Highlight February 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates Black History Month by highlighting current 3rd year student, Shawn Horne.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023 - Student Highlight
Feb 1, 2023The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates Black History Month by highlighting current 3rd year student, Danielle Hood.
Student Highlight - Filipino American History Month
Oct 28, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates Filipino American History Month by spotlighting current PT student Angela Delos Santos.
Filipino American History Month Student Highlight
Oct 21, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates Filipino American History Month by spotlighting second-year student Janae Mudge.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Student Highlight
Oct 10, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting current student Javier Gonzalez Plazola.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Student Highlight
Oct 3, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting first-year student Abigail Castro.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Student Highlight
Sep 22, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting current student, Ryan Michael.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Student Highlight
Sep 15, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting current student, Jennifer Arevalo.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month - Student Highlight
Jun 23, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month by highlighting current student, Adriana Maldonado.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month/Juneteenth - Student Highlight
Jun 16, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Juneteenth by highlighting current student, Alexandra Fields.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month - Student Highlight
Jun 1, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month by highlighting current student, Annie Flowers.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Student Highlight
May 3, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by highlighting current student, Melissa Tran.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Student Highlight
May 2, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by highlighting current student, Emma Siu.
Celebrating Black History Month - Student Highlight
Feb 28, 2022The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates Black History Month by highlighting current 2nd year student, Orlando Moseley.
CU Anschutz Medical Campus Diversity Resources
Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
Office for Educational Outreach and Pathway Initiatives
Center for Identity & Inclusion
Veteran & Military Student Services
US Department of Veteran's Affairs Resources
Office of Resolution Management, Diversity & Inclusion (ORMDI)
Office of Academic Affiliations Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fall Heritage, History and Identity Observances:
September 15-October 15: National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month
September 16-23: Bisexual Awareness Week
October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October: National Italian-American Heritage Month
October: Filipino-American History Month
October: Polish-American History Month
October: LGBT History Month
October 11: National Coming Out Day
October 18: Pronouns Day
October 23-29: Asexual/Ace Week
October 26: Intersex Awareness Day
November: National American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month
November: Black Catholic History Month
November 1: Transgender Parent Day
November 8: Intersex Day of Solidarity
November 12: Diwali
November 13-19: Transgender Awareness Week
November 20: Transgender Day of Remembranc
Fall Health Awareness:
September: National Suicide Prevention Month
September: Blood Cancer Awareness Month
September: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September: Healthy Aging Month
September: National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
September: National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September: National Cholesterol Education Month
September: National Food Safety Education Month
September: National ITP Awareness Month
September: National Head Lice Prevention Month
September: National Recovery Month
September: National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September: Newborn Screening Awareness Month
September: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
September: Pain Awareness Month
September: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Month
September: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September: Sepsis Awareness Month
September: Sexual Health Awareness Month
September: World Alzheimer's Month
September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10-16: National Folic Acid Awareness Week
September 13: National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
September 18: National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
September 28: World Rabies Day
September 29: World Heart Day
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October: Eye Injury Prevention Month
October: Health Literacy Month
October: Healthy Lung Month
October: Home Eye Safety Month
October: Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
October: National ADHD Awareness Month
October: National Bullying Prevention Month
October: National Dental Hygiene Month
October: National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October: National Physical Therapy Month
October: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October: Prenatal-Onset GBS Disease Recognition Month
October: Spina Bifida Awareness Month
October: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
October 1-7: Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 6: World Cerebral Palsy Day
October 7: Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day
October 10: World Mental Health Day
October 12: World Arthritis Day
October 12: World Sight Day
October 12-20: Bone and Joint Health National Action Week
October 13: Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
October 15: Global Handwashing Day
October 15: National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
October 15-21: International Infection Prevention Week
October 15-21: National Healthcare Quality Week
October 16: World Food Day
October 16-20: National Health Education Week
October 19: World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
October 20: National Mammography Day
October 22: International Stuttering Awareness Day
October 22-28: Respiratory Care Week
October 29: World Psoriasis Day
November: Bladder Health Month
November: National COPD Awareness Month
November: Diabetic Eye Disease Month
November: Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November: National Epilepsy Awareness Month
November: National Healthy Skin Month
November: National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November: National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
November: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
November: Prematurity Awareness Month
November 1: National Brush Day
November 12: World Pneumonia Day
November 16: Great American Smokeout
November 17: World Prematurity Day
November 19-25: GERD Awareness Week
November 23: International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
November 23: National Family Health History Day