Identity and Inclusion Council

At the University of Virginia School of Medicine, we want to ensure that our focus and efforts surrounding diversity, inclusion, and health disparities at least match or exceed what is offered at other medical schools and is sustainable. The inclusion and identity council is tasked with continually evaluating the needs of our diverse medical student population, identifying relevant campus issues around identity, and promoting an academic environment of inclusion, self-awareness, and social responsibility. The council is responsible for providing ongoing direction for programs and/or curricula at UVA SOM that support inclusive learning and promote respectful and effective communication with diverse patients and colleagues around issues of identity (examples include but are not limited to socioeconomic status, race, religion, LGBTQ+ status, genders, disability, etc.). We hope our medical school benefits from a more proactive and ongoing process around diversity that can enhance the learning experience for all students.

Contact Information: Joselyne Tessa Tonleu (tfw9hn@virginia.edu) and Michael Ogundeji (vqw6ze@virginia.edu)