Message from the DOM Equity Committee (September 10, 2024)
In the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict, we want to remind everyone that UBC opposes all forms of violence and hate speech against any group, and we favour constructive dialogue. In line with our commitment to a respectful and inclusive environment, Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia will not be tolerated. If you are feeling distressed or unsafe, the following resources are available for support:
Equity & Inclusion in the UBC Department of Medicine
The UBC Department of Medicine strives to cultivate a teaching, learning and working environment that is equitable, accepting, inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. In conjunction with the University of British Columbia and the Faculty of Medicine, the UBC Department of Medicine works to bridge gaps in equity within the Department by identifying principal concerns, developing equity guidelines, and educating division heads and directors. We work to ensure equitable hiring practices by raising awareness, broadening candidate pools and standardizing candidate selection methods. We promote and support professional development and networking opportunities for all of our faculty and trainees. We integrate equity principles into our training programs and academic activities by engaging our educational program directors in equity initiatives.
Dr. Diane Lacaille
UBC Department of Medicine
Chair, DOM Equity Committee
T: 604-207-4019
F: 604-207-4059
email: dlacaille@arthritisresearch.ca
Equity & Inclusion Resources:
- Faculty of Medicine Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI)
- UBC Equity & Inclusion Office
- UBC Equity & Inclusion Office Policies and Reports
- Gender Equity Guidelines for Recruitment
- Implicit Association Test
- Group on Women in Medicine & Science (GWIMS) Toolkit
- AAMC Health Equity Research & Policy
- Mistreatment Help for Learners
- Video: UBC Faculty of Medicine – Student Mistreatment
- Ramadan in the Workplace
- Quick guide to Ramadan
- 10 Ways to support our JCU students and colleagues who are observing Ramadan
- Ramadan Etiquette: 5 ways to support Muslim Friends During Ramadan
- What is Ramadan and how to be an ally?
Gender Equity Literature
- Women doctors don’t get the credit they deserve
- Women on Boards
- Gender Bias in Peer Review of Faculty
- Nepotism and Sexism in Peer Review
- What makes a team smarter? More women
- Women and Academic Leadership: Leaning Out
- Journal of Women’s Health_Stuck in the Out Group
- Solving the Silence: Sexual Harrassment by Patients
- Female representation among US National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- Ending Sexual Harassment in Academic Medicine
- Social Media and Advancement of Women Physicians
- Times Up for Medicine – Only Time Will Tell
- BC Medical Journal Editorial: Speak-up culture = feedback culture
If you have experienced discrimination and harassment on campus, have been accused of committing discrimination and harassment, or have an equity-related query, please contact an Equity Advisor for assistance by calling 604-882-6353. They will meet with you on a confidential basis to help evaluate your situation and explore possible solutions with you.
UBC Faculty of Medicine Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI)
317 – 2194 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3
T: 604-827-3664
email: redi.office@ubc.ca
UBC Equity & Inclusion Office
2306 – 1874 East Mall (Brock Hall)
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
T: 604-822-6353
F: 604-822-3260
email: equity@equity.ubc.ca
If you have specific concerns or questions regarding equity in the Department of Medicine, please contact:
- Your Hospital Division Head
- Your UBC Division Head
- DoM Human Resources
- Head, Department of Medicine
