Office for Health Equity and Inclusion

Fall 2023 DEI Symposium: Beyond Awareness - Structural Change for Equity

Michigan Medicine invites you to participate in the annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Symposium scheduled for October 20, 2023, at the Michigan League Grand Ballroom. This year's theme, "Beyond Awareness: Structural Change for Equity," focuses on fostering sustainable transformation in our healthcare system.

The event will kick off at 8 am with a continental breakfast and a captivating slideshow that offers glimpses into our diversity journey. The symposium's initial proceedings will be led by Dr. Katrina Wade-Golden, from the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, who will set the tone for a day filled with impactful discussions and innovative thinking.

The symposium aims to build a shared understanding of the DEI 2.0 strategy, showing its alignment with Michigan Medicine's DEI Strategic Plan and the broader U-M DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan. Symposium attendees will have a chance to understand how this plan has been informed and shaped by comprehensive data collection and analyses.

A series of executive mini-presentations will follow, featuring topics such as equitable and inclusive organizational policies, community collaborations, the use of data to drive action, and culturally appropriate patient care. These presentations will spotlight executive-level DEI initiatives, providing deeper insights into the range of DEI work at Michigan Medicine.

The heart of the symposium will be a panel presentation where Michigan Medicine leaders from executive, student, workforce, patient, and community leadership will discuss DEI as a strategic priority. The panel features a diverse group of thought leaders including Dr. David C. Miller, Dr. David Brown, T. Anthony Denton, Dr. Steven L. Kunkel, Dr. Brook Watts, and Dr. Debra F. Weinstein.

After lunch and networking, the Student Diversity Council will highlight various Medical School diversity activities. The attendees will also learn about systemic and shared accountability measures with the reintroduction of Resource Groups and DEI leads structures. The symposium will conclude with a walkthrough of the Health Equity Roadmap, a comprehensive plan for improving health equity in our system.

Michigan Medicine is proud to be at the forefront of implementing structural changes for equity. This symposium is a significant step in our ongoing journey to create a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for everyone.

Join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and commitment towards a more equitable future. We look forward to seeing you there.

The event will be livestreamed at this link. 



Welcome & Morning Session

Session Is Over Registration Is Closed
-
Michigan League Grand Ballroom

Our venue is at capacity for this portion of the Symposium. We will be providing a link to a live stream as the event gets closer. Please sign up for this session to receive a link to the live stream as the event gets closer.


8:00 AM - 8:30 AM (30 mins)

Start your day with a Continental Breakfast and enjoy a reflective Slide Show presenting our diversity journey.

8:30 AM - 8:35 AM (5 mins)

We will officially Begin the Program, setting the stage for an eventful day.

8:35 AM - 8:40 AM (5 mins)

A warm Welcome to all attendees and a brief introduction of the day's agenda.

8:40 AM - 8:50 AM (5-10 mins)

Greetings from the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Dr. Katrina Wade-Golden.

8:50 AM - 9:15 AM (25 mins)

Overview of DEI 2.0: Understanding how Michigan Medicine’s DEI Strategic Plan aligns with U-M's overall DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan. The session will also provide an overview of the data used to inform Michigan Medicine’s DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan.

9:15 AM - 10:35 AM (80 mins)

Four Executive Mini Presentations (15-20 minutes each) will provide insights into executive level DEI initiatives, including:

  • Equitable & Inclusive Organizational Policies: Anti-Racism and Oversight Committee (Maria Bobo, DNP, Director of Nursing Professional Development and Education and Magnet Recognition Program and Adjunct Clinical Instructor in School of Nursing and Michelle Caird, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery)
  • Community Collaboration for Solutions: Revitalization of Ypsilanti Health Center (Ebony Parker-Featherstone, MD,Medical Director, Ypsilanti Health Center, Associate Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Family Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor, Departments of Family Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology and Alfreda Rooks, MPA, Director of Community Health Services)
  • Culturally Appropriate Patient Care: Heath Equity Consult Service (Okeoma Mmeje, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistant Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education) 
  • Data to Drive Action: Use of REal, SOGI, and SODH data

10:35 AM - 10:50 AM (15 mins)

Take a Break, stretch your legs, and mingle with other attendees.

10:50 AM - 11:00 AM (10 mins)

Introduction of the Leadership Panel presentation

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (45 mins)

Diverse Representation in Leadership and Governance: Panel presentation with Q&A. Michigan Medicine Leaders Discuss DEI as a Strategic Priority. Leadership invited for the panel includes:

  • David C. Miller, MD, MPH, President, U-M Health Executive Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs, Professor of Urology, U-M Medical School
  • David Brown, MD, Associate Vice President and Associate Dean for Health Equity and Inclusion, and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • T. Anthony Denton, JD, MHA, Senior Vice President, Chief Environmental, Social and Governance Officer, U-M Health
  • Steven L. Kunkel, PHD, Executive Vice Dean for Research, Chief Scientific Officer
  • Brook Watts, M.D., M.S., Chief Quality Officer, Professor in Internal Medicine
  • Debra F. Weinstein, MD, Executive Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, U-M Medical School, Chief Academic Officer, Michigan Medicine

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM (15 mins)

The leadership Panel will engage with the audience in Q&A.

We look forward to your participation in this important conversation and to a successful symposium.

For questions or contact information click here