Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Anesthesiology Statement of Inclusion
The University of Virginia Department of Anesthesiology strives to promote a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and appreciate all individual qualities and perspectives of our resident/fellow trainees as well as our nurse anesthetists, faculty, staff, and patients. Each day we actively work to transform our culture to promote diversity and inclusion with excellence in clinical care, education, and research. We believe that diversity not only makes us stronger, facilitates collaboration, and aids in positive changes to the Department, but it is a core commitment and strength of the University. We are committed to ensuring everyone is welcome, safe, and valued at UVA Health System.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee
The UVA Department of Anesthesiology formed its inaugural JEDI Committee in 2022 composed of faculty, residents, and CRNAs. Our mission is to foster an environment of psychological safety that promotes personal growth and ensures that all providers are afforded equitable opportunities and treated with respect.
For additional JEDI information, please contact:
Joshua Roach, MD (he/his)
JEDI Strategist
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Email: JR2PX@uvahealth.org
The purpose of the UVA Department of Anesthesiology Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Group is to uphold and promote equity and inclusion by:
- Creating a space for Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) medical students rotating through anesthesia, URiM residents, CRNAs, and faculty to share their experiences and provide feedback
- Establishing a means to identify discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. AND addressing these concerns in a structured and reliable manner
- Embracing our public health responsibility and supporting community engagement initiatives through
- Student outreach and mentorship
- Community visits
- Creating awareness of anesthesiology in the community
- Evaluating and ensuring equitable delivery of care to patients
- Actively collaborating with JEDI groups of other departments and promoting the overarching Medical Center mission of DEI
- Organizing quarterly social gatherings with JEDI group members
JEDI Strategist:
Joshua Roach (he/his), MD –Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
JEDI Delegates:
Kelly Mateja (she/hers), CRNA
Ali Griffith (he/his), CRNA
Richard Beckett-Ansa (he/his), MD, PG – 1
Michael Cohen (they/their), MD, PG – 2
Bridgitte Love (she/hers), MD | PGY – 2
Slater Jameson (he/his), MD | PGY – 3
Erlyn Rudico (she/hers), MD | PGY – 4
Amanda Kleiman (she/hers), MD – Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Vaia Abatzis (she/hers), MD – Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Keith Littlewood (he/his), MD – Professor of Anesthesiology
Kenny McKellar (she/hers), MD –Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Resources
Need to Report an Event or Require Support?
Important Phone Numbers and Reporting Tools
Useful Resources:
UVA DEI
UVA School of Medicine DEI
Equity Matters – ACGME Training Pathway