Events
Upcoming Events
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We offer opportunities to stimulate rich interactions and discussions that allow our community members to learn from one another.
Through our events, mentorships, and training and professional development programs, we strive to build a culture fed by many voices and perspectives and an environment where those from all backgrounds have the support they need to thrive.
Conferences
JEDI-Sponsored Conferences
Conferences on our Radar
Is there a conference we should add to the list? Email DGSOMJEDI@mednet.ucla.edu to request help getting the word out.
JEDI/ARR Student Conference Funding Request
Who may submit funding request: Students of all years who have had an abstract and/or paper related to equity, diversity and inclusion or anti-racism efforts in the medical education space that has been accepted by a national or regional conference for a workshop, poster or oral presentation.
Lecture Series
Ongoing discussions and dialogue
Our community will be at its strongest and most resilient when everyone benefits from the insight of eclectic perspectives. DGSOM aims to cultivate an environment of continual broad-minded growth by providing events and opportunities for open communication. If you'd like to make a suggestion for lecture topics or a series you'd like to see, please let us know!
Video Highlights
Artivism in Healthcare
Artist-activists discuss how artivism can further anti-racist transformational change.
Everyday Racism
Examining everyday racism in academic and social spaces.
M&D Live
Monthly sessions on Health, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with UCLA Health.
Women's Empowerment Brunch
Presented by: UCLA/CDU Chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
The Women’s Empowerment Brunch is a celebration of Black women in medicine. The event is an exciting opportunity for women in medicine to identify with like-minded individuals, empower others, and facilitate open and honest conversations that will promote personal and professional growth and health advocacy.
It’s important to see women from all levels of their educational journey in one room, especially for any pre-med students who may feel less supported on their campus. They get to see women in front of them who have made it and learn from them. Distinguished MDs come and shed light on how to have the...
