The department of Radiology joins Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan in observing significant events throughout the year. Please visit the Michigan Medicine Diversity, Equity and Inclusion site to learn more about initiatives specific for Michigan Medicine.
Mission Statement
The Department of Radiology will be known as a leader in Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan for how we build, implement, and sustain initiatives to improve diversity, equity and inclusion for our entire workforce. This will not only increase the well-being of all of our entire workforce but positively impact the care that we provide to our entire patient population regardless of age, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic and health status, gender and sexual orientation.
Campuswide Events
Youth Summit at the Big House
The Department of Radiology was among 29 departments participating in the 3rd Annual Michigan Medicine Youth Summit at the Big House on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Over 430 students in grades 4 through 9 attended this regional outreach event organized by Michigan Medicine’s Office of Health Equity and Inclusion.
Inspired by the Black Men in White Coats documentary, the Youth Summit at the Big House engaged middle and high school students from schools across southeast Michigan with diverse Michigan Medicine healthcare teams. Students from backgrounds under-represented in the health sciences visited the campus and engaged with practitioners through hands-on simulations, personal connections, and curated resources in preparation for medical career paths.
Radiology-based educational activities for students included:
- Learning anatomy using 3D printed models from radiology images
- Using ultrasound to evaluate muscles and tendons in a volunteer’s forearm
- Identifying various bones on a composite whole body radiograph
- Performing a simulated pulmonary embolectomy on a phantom
Department Lectures and Events
Invited Grand Rounds Speakers
Grand Rounds has hosted some outstanding speakers, and will continue to offer DEI centric topics in the coming year. A few of the topics recently covered in Grand Rounds:
- For We Wrestle Not Against Flesh and Blood: The Intersection of Racism, History, and Medicine - Erica E. Marsh MD, MSCI, FACOG
- Rethinking Failure: Core Lessons for DEI Efforts in Radiology - Matthew Bucknor, MD, UCSF
- Unconscious Bias in the Radiology Department: Recognition and Mitigation - Jessica B. Robbins, MD, FAUR
- Failure, Your Greatest Strength - Sherry S. Wang, MBBS, FRANZCR, FSAR
- Why Remember the Civil Rights Era Now? - June Manning Thomas, PhD
- Gender Affirming Radiology Care of Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients - Evelyn F. Carroll, MD
Faculty Development
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development offers training courses throughout the year on a variety of topics. The department encourages all who can, to take advantage of this education and training. Due to most workshops being held online, staff are able to join as well.
Some of the topics covered with a DEI centric theme are as follows:
- What is Health Equity and Why Should We Care?
- Facilitating Conversations for an Anti-Racist Workplace
- Systemic Racism: A Public Health Crisis
- Strategies and Tactics for Recruiting to Improve Diversity and Excellence (STRIDE) Workshop
Michigan Medicine SiMfest
Radiology faculty have participated in workshops to improve exposure of under-represented minorities to the field of Radiology, such as SiMfest at the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) meetings.
Radiology DEI Leadership and Committee
Aparna Joshi, MD
As Associate Chair for DEI in the department, Dr. Aparna Joshi coordinates department-level DEI activities and advocates for equitable and inclusive practices in the Department of Radiology. The department's DEI committee is comprised of over 30 faculty, staff and learners focused on increasing visibility of DEI topics. The committee also works to increase education and provide opportunities for all members of our department to engage with DEI issues.
Lamia Marouf, BBA, MA, CSM
Lamia Marouf serves as the DEI Lead in the Radiology Department at Michigan Medicine, in addition to her role as Strategic Initiative Administrator. In her DEI capacity, Lamia plays a pivotal role in creating a culture of belonging and inclusivity within her department. As a DEI Lead, Lamia is responsible for supporting the implementation of the DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan and promoting DEI-related events. DEI Leads are selected from diverse work areas to serve as influential change agents, driving positive transformation and fostering equitable environments within their respective departments.
Lamia collaborates closely with Dr. Aparna Joshi, Associate Chair of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, to develop and execute strategies that promote belonging and inclusion. Together, they equip staff with the tools and skills necessary to advance DEI principles, ensuring a lasting and meaningful impact within the department and the broader organization.